Best Daycares in Roanoke, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Roanoke's 72 daycares, 37 (51%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Virginia's statewide rate of 57%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.3 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Virginia averages of 4.0 on Process and 3.3 on Structural.
The local market includes 40 centers and 7 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Virginia's average of 25%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Roanoke. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Virginia methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Roanoke
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Roanoke: 3.5 (Sample of 72).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Roanoke: 4.1 (Sample of 72).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Roanoke: 3.3 (Sample of 72).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Roanoke?
- There are 72 licensed child care providers in Roanoke.
- What percentage of Roanoke daycares have high quality ratings?
- 51% of Roanoke daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Roanoke?
- 40 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Roanoke.
- How do Roanoke daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Roanoke daycares average 4.1 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Virginia statewide average of 4.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Virginia?
- Virginia offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Virginia
All 72 Daycares in Roanoke
- Cave Spring Elementary (Roanoke County Public Schools)
- Champion Early Learning Center
- Childcare Network
- Childcare Network #314
- Children's Castle Early Learning Center, Inc.
- Children's Nest Learning Center- Hollins [Dexter Rd.]
- Childrens Lounge
- Clearbrook Elementary (Roanoke County Public Schools)
- Community School Child Care
- Creative Kids Child Care
- Crystal Spring Elementary (Roanoke Public Schools)
- Garden City Elementary (Roanoke Public Schools)
- Garden of Prayer #7 Vision of Faith Ministries, Inc.
- Glen Cove Elementary (Roanoke County Public Schools)
- Grandin Court Baptist Church
- Grandin Court Elementary School (Roanoke City Public Schools)
- Green Valley Elementary (Roanoke County Public Schools)
- Greenvale School
- Highland Park Elementary (Roanoke Public Schools)
- HoneyTree 460 Early Learning Center (#3) [Patrick Rd.]
- HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Hunting Hills [Franklin Rd.]
- Honeytree Early Learning Center #6 - Hollins [Plantation Rd.]
- Honeytree Early Learning Centers - Riverwalk [S. Jefferson St.]
- House of Prayer
- Hurt Park Elementary (Roanoke Public Schools)
- Marlene Campbell
- Marmion Head Start Child Development Center
- Megan Bonds
- Melrose Adventist Child Development Center (MACDC)
- Mini-World Child Care Center, Inc. - Botetourt
- Monique Booker
- Morningside Elementary (Roanoke Public Schools)
- Mount Pleasant Elementary (Roanoke County Public Schools)
- Mountain View Elementary (Roanoke County Public Schools)