Best Daycares in Arlington, VA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 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: 97%

    The Merit School of Arlington

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — C Care Preschool Score: 86%

    C Care Preschool is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ccarepreschool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Faith Lutheran Preschool Score: 86%

    Faith Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://flcva.org/preschool/.

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

  4. #4 — Ballston Children's Center Score: 86%

    Ballston Children's Center is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://arlingtonchildrenscenter.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Kinhaven School Score: 86%

    Kinhaven School is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.kinhaven.com/.

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

  6. #6 — clarendon childcare center Score: 86%

    clarendon childcare center is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.clarendonchildcarecenter.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Rosslyn Childrens Center Score: 86%

    Rosslyn Childrens Center is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rcc4kids.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Merit School of Clarendon Score: 86%

    Merit School of Clarendon is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.meritschools.com/school-locations/childcare-in-arlington/clarendon/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Primrose School of Arlington Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Arlington is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/arlington/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=school-about.

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

  10. #10 — Sparkles Child Care Center Score: 86%

    Sparkles Child Care Center is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://sparklesontheweb.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Ana's Kids Score: 86%

    Ana's Kids is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.anaskids2.com/.

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

  12. #12 — iSprout STEAM Academy Score: 86%

    iSprout STEAM Academy is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.isproutacademy.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Rainbow Road Preschool Score: 86%

    Rainbow Road Preschool is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, school, elementary school. Website: http://www.RainbowRoadPreschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Sonshine Bible School Score: 86%

    Sonshine Bible School is a childcare center in Arlington, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.iprcc.org.

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

  15. #15 — Tate Tots Score: 86%

    Tate Tots is a childcare center in Arlington, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tatetots.com.

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

  16. #16 — Metta Montessori School Score: 84%

    Metta Montessori School is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.mettamontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Funshine Preschool Score: 84%

    Funshine Preschool is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.funshinepreschool.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Fielder's Early Childhood Center Score: 84%

    Fielder's Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Arlington, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.fielder.org/ecc/.

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

  19. #19 — Arlington Montessori House Score: 84%

    Arlington Montessori House

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Little Ambassadors Academy Score: 80%

    Little Ambassadors' Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Calvary Children's School Score: 80%

    Calvary Children's School is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.calmeth.org.

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

  22. #22 — The Gardner School of Arlington Score: 77%

    The Gardner School of Arlington is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.thegardnerschool.com/schools/arlington/.

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

  23. #23 — Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool Score: 77%

    Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://aucpva.org/.

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

  24. #24 — Brennan Academy Score: 74%

    Brennan Academy is a childcare center in Arlington, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://brennanassociates.com.

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

  25. #25 — Bright Horizons of Ballston Score: 71%

    Arlington daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Children's International School Score: 69%

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

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

  27. #27 — Tender Roots Score: 69%

    Tender Roots is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.tenderroots.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Saint Charles Early Childhood Education Center Score: 69%

    Saint Charles Early Childhood Education Center is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stcharlesarlington.org/#!contact/c1z94.

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

  29. #29 — Arlington Montessori House Score: 69%

    Arlington Montessori House is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: https://www.arlingtonmontessori.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Early Years Preschool Score: 69%

    Early Years Preschool is a childcare center in Arlington, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.earlyyearspreschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care 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 →

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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 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 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.