Best Daycares in Virginia Beach, VA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Virginia Beach's 143 daycares, 68 (48%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Virginia's statewide rate of 57%. Locally, providers average 4.0 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 94 centers and 9 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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Virginia Beach: 3.5 (Sample of 143).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Virginia Beach: 4.0 (Sample of 143).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Virginia Beach: 3.3 (Sample of 143).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Virginia Beach?
- There are 143 licensed child care providers in Virginia Beach.
- What percentage of Virginia Beach daycares have high quality ratings?
- 48% of Virginia Beach daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 57% statewide in Virginia.
- What types of childcare are available in Virginia Beach?
- 94 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Virginia Beach.
- How do Virginia Beach daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Virginia?
- Virginia Beach daycares average 4.0 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 143 Daycares in Virginia Beach
- Centerville Elementary
- Childcare Network #62
- Childcare Network #63- Lord Dunmore
- Children's Palace Academy LLC
- Childtime Learning Center
- Childtime Learning Center 1002
- Childtime Learning Center 1019
- Childtime Learning Center 1021
- Childtime Learning Center_London Bridge Rd
- Christ Saints Childcare
- Christopher Farms Elementary
- College Park Elementary
- Corporate Landing Elementary
- Courthouse Academy
- Kellys Kare Academy
- Kempsville Academy, Inc. ta Barefoot Kids
- Kempsville Elementary
- Kempsville KinderCare #1331
- Kempsville Meadows Elementary
- Kempsville Recreation Center
- Kid's Kingdom Child Development Center LLC - Virginia Beach
- Kid's Town Learning Center, LLC
- Kiddie Academy of Pembroke - Virginia Beach
- Kiddie Academy of Virginia Beach
- Kiddie Kastle
- Kids Adventure
- Kidz World Learning Center
- KinderCare at Silverleaf
- KinderCare Learning Center at College Park
- KinderCare Learning Center at Diamond Springs
- King's Kids Child Care
- L and E Bright Future Child Day Center
- La Petite Academy #7140
- La Petite Academy #7143
- La Petite Academy-#7141
- Landstown Elementary
- Lashanya Wigfall Childcare
- LeafSpring School at Virginia Beach
- Learn with Me Academy
- Learn With Me Academy - Lynnhaven
- Learn With Me Academy, Centerville
- Lightbridge Academy Virginia Beach
- Linkhorn Park Elementary
- Little Achievers
- Little Achievers Childcare and Learning Center
- Little Angels Montessori Preschool & Day Care
- Little Light House Care Chic's Beach
- Luxford Elementary
- Lynnhaven Elementary
- Making A Difference Step By Step
- Malibu Elementary
- Mile High Kids & Community Dev., Inc. Head Start: Atlantis Camp
- Mile High Kids and Community Development, Inc. (Twin Canal)
- Mile High Kids and Community Development. Inc. (Stoneshore)
- Mile High Kids Head Start Academy (Lynn Shores Dr)
- Mimmie's Learning Academy
- Mini Miracles Learning Center
- Montessori Academy of Virginia - Virginia Beach
- Mrs. Mildred Grant
- Ms, Nora Nimely
- Ms. Edith Monroe
- Ms. Monica Lancaster
- Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA Preschool
- Parish Day School of Eastern Shore Chapel
- Parkway Elementary
- Pembroke Elementary
- Pembroke Meadows Elementary
- Perfect Harmonies Childcare and Development
- Playhouse Day Care Center Inc.
- Plaza Christian Academy
- Primrose School of Virginia Beach South
- Princess Anne Elementary
- Princess Anne Recreation Center Early Childhood Programs
- Providence Elementary