Best Daycares Near Me in Richmond — Ranked 2026

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Richmond, VA by Guide Score.

Top Daycares Near You in Richmond

#1 — The Foundations Montessori Score: 100%

Montessori Childcare

Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
#2 — Sprout School at Fulton Score: 97%

About Sprout

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — VCU Child Development Center - Northside Score: 97%

VCU Health Child Development Center

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#4 — Oak Grove Child Care Center II Score: 89%

Richmond VA Child Care | Richmond VA Daycare

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#5 — Children's Lighthouse of Richmond Score: 89%

Child Day Care in Richmond, TX

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#6 — The Kensington School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →
#7 — The Learning Experience - Grand Mission Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#8 — Children’s Lighthouse Richmond - Harvest Green Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#9 — Westhampton Day School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#10 — JH Blackwell Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#11 — Children's Lighthouse Richmond - Grand Mission Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#12 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#13 — Prescolaire Early Learning Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#14 — Rising Star Academy Richmond Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#15 — Primrose School of Aliana Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — Meadow Montessori School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#17 — Primrose School at Waterside Estates Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#18 — Kiddie Academy of Aliana Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#19 — The Goddard School of Long Meadow Farms Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#20 — Ivybrook Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Top Daycares Near You in Richmond

#1 — The Foundations Montessori Score: 100%

#2 — Sprout School at Fulton Score: 97%

#3 — VCU Child Development Center - Northside Score: 97%

#4 — Oak Grove Child Care Center II Score: 89%

#5 — Children's Lighthouse of Richmond Score: 89%

#6 — The Kensington School Score: 77%

#7 — The Learning Experience - Grand Mission Score: 77%

#8 — Children’s Lighthouse Richmond - Harvest Green Score: 77%

#9 — Westhampton Day School Score: 77%

#10 — JH Blackwell Preschool Score: 77%

#11 — Children's Lighthouse Richmond - Grand Mission Score: 77%

#12 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy Score: 77%

#13 — Prescolaire Early Learning Academy Score: 77%

#14 — Rising Star Academy Richmond Score: 77%

#15 — Primrose School of Aliana Score: 77%

#16 — Meadow Montessori School Score: 77%

#17 — Primrose School at Waterside Estates Score: 77%

#18 — Kiddie Academy of Aliana Score: 77%

#19 — The Goddard School of Long Meadow Farms Score: 77%

#20 — Ivybrook Academy Score: 77%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers