Best Daycares in Stafford, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Stafford's 26 daycares, 15 (58%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 3.0 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 14 centers and 11 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Virginia's average of 25%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Stafford. 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 Stafford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Stafford: 3.6 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Stafford: 4.1 (Sample of 26).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Stafford: 3.0 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Stafford?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Stafford.
- What percentage of Stafford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 58% of Stafford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Stafford?
- 14 center-based, 11 home-based providers operate in Stafford.
- How do Stafford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Stafford 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