Best Daycares in Arlington, VA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 47 daycares and childcare centers in Arlington based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Arlington

  1. #1 — The Merit School of Arlington Score: 22/100

    The Merit School of Arlington

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Little Ambassadors Academy Score: 22/100

    Little Ambassadors' Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Bright Horizons of Ballston Score: 19/100

    Arlington daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Blue Bird Day School Score: 15/100

    Blue Bird Day School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Primrose School of Southwest Arlington Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Luv' Em and Leave' Em Professional Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Tate Tots Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Sonshine Bible School Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Trinity Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — GLEE - Grace Lutheran Early Education Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Play Academy Arlington Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — KIDS Humpty Dumpty Academy Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Royalty Christian Academy LLC Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — Mid-Cities Scholars of Arlington Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — Kids Community Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — Evergreen Bilingual Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  17. #17 — MBS Discovery Center Score: 15/100

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

  18. #18 — TLC Schools On Green Oaks Score: 15/100

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

  19. #19 — Primrose School of Northeast Green Oaks Score: 15/100

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

  20. #20 — Little Shepherd Children's Center Score: 15/100

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

  21. #21 — Children's International School Score: 15/100

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

  22. #22 — Faith Lutheran Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  23. #23 — Ballston Children's Center Score: 15/100

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

  24. #24 — Kinhaven School Score: 15/100

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

  25. #25 — clarendon childcare center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Saint Charles Early Childhood Education Center Score: 15/100

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

  27. #27 — Finding Dreams in Children Child Development Center at Virginia Center Score: 15/100

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

  28. #28 — Arlington Montessori House Score: 15/100

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

  29. #29 — Early Years Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  30. #30 — Early Steps Bilingual Preschool Score: 15/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Arlington?
The Merit School of Arlington is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Arlington 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 Arlington?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Arlington?
Childcare costs in Arlington 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.