Best Daycares in Smithfield, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Smithfield's 5 daycares, 2 (40%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Virginia's statewide rate of 57%. Locally, providers average 3.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 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 4 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Smithfield. 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 Smithfield
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Smithfield: 3.2 (Sample of 5).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Smithfield: 3.6 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Smithfield: 3.2 (Sample of 5).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Smithfield?
- There are 5 licensed child care providers in Smithfield.
- What percentage of Smithfield daycares have high quality ratings?
- 40% of Smithfield daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Smithfield?
- 4 center-based providers operate in Smithfield.
- How do Smithfield daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Smithfield daycares average 3.6 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