Best Daycares in Alexandria, VA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 35 daycares and childcare centers in Alexandria based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Alexandria

  1. #1 — Madison Day School Score: 89%

    Madison Day School – Infants and toddlers child development center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Discovery Time Learning Center Score: 87%

    Discovery Time Learning Center – Voted Best Alexandria Daycare and Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Valley Drive Preschool Score: 86%

    Valley Drive Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.valleydrive.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Feathers Bilingual Academy Score: 86%

    Feathers Bilingual Academy is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://feathersbilingualacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Beverley Hills Church Preschool Score: 86%

    Beverley Hills Church Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://bhcpnet.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Washington Street UMC Preschool Score: 86%

    Washington Street UMC Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://wsumc.com/preschool/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Life Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Life Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.lifeccalexandria.org/preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Meeting House Cooperative Preschool Score: 86%

    Meeting House Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://meetinghousepreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Celebree School of Alexandria Score: 86%

    Celebree School of Alexandria is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.celebree.com/alexandria-va/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Bright Mind Preschool Score: 86%

    Bright Mind Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.brightmindpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Great Beginnings Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Great Beginnings Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.greatbeginningsva.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Child and Family Network Centers Score: 86%

    Child and Family Network Centers is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, community services non profits. Website: https://www.spring2action.org/organization/the-child-family-network-centers.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Matteo's Place Montessori Bilingual Preschool Score: 86%

    Matteo's Place Montessori Bilingual Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://matteoplace.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Fairlington Preschool Score: 86%

    Fairlington Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fairlingtonpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Abracadabra Childcare & Development Center Score: 81%

    Abracadabra | Best Preschools in Alexandria

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Tinyville Academy Score: 80%

    Tinyville Academy is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://tinyvillellc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Pozez JCC Beth El Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 80%

    Pozez JCC Beth El Early Childhood Learning Center is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.thej.org/early-childhood-services/alexandria-early-childhood-learning-center/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/va/alexandria/alexandria-old-town.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — ChildSpace Learning Center Score: 69%

    ChildSpace Learning Center is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.mychildspace.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Bright Horizons at Old Town Alexandria Score: 69%

    Bright Horizons at Old Town Alexandria is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/va/alexandria/alexandria.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Children's International School Score: 69%

    Children's International School is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.childrensinternationalschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  22. #22 — The Nest Academy Learning Preschool Score: 69%

    The Nest Academy Learning Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.nestacademy.com/nest-academy-of-alexandria-va-cameron-street.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Northeast Stars Preschool Score: 69%

    Northeast Stars Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://nestars.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — JCCNV Beth El Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 69%

    JCCNV Beth El Early Childhood Learning Center is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.jccnv.org/preschool-alexandria-va/#5Nwd18.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Creative Play School Score: 69%

    Creative Play School is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.creativeplayschool.biz.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Emmanuel Preschool Score: 69%

    Emmanuel Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.emmanuelonhigh.org/History_of_Our_Church/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — St Clement Episcopal Day School Score: 69%

    St Clement Episcopal Day School is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.saintclement.org/preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Trinity Preschool Score: 69%

    Trinity Preschool is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.trinitypreschoolalexandria.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Eisenhower East KinderCare Score: 66%

    Eisenhower East KinderCare is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/alexandria/va/302029?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_MzQyM…

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  30. #30 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 66%

    KinderCare Learning Center is a childcare center in Alexandria, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.kindercare.com.

    Programs: Preschool. 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Alexandria?
Madison Day School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Alexandria based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Alexandria?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Alexandria?
Childcare costs in Alexandria vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.