Best Daycares in Norfolk, VA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 24 daycares and childcare centers in Norfolk based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Norfolk

  1. #1 — Ghent United Methodist Preschool Score: 86%

    Ghent United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://www.ghentumc.org/connect/our-preschool/.

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

  2. #2 — Building Blocks Pre School Score: 86%

    Building Blocks Pre School is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.buildingblocksnorfolkva.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Parkdale Preschool & Daycare Score: 86%

    Parkdale Preschool & Daycare is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.parkdaleprivateschool.com.

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

  4. #4 — CPR Certification Norfolk Score: 86%

    CPR Certification Norfolk is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.cprcertificationnorfolk.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — New E3 School Score: 86%

    New E3 School is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://NewE3School.org/.

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

  6. #6 — St Peter's Episcopal Day School Score: 86%

    St Peter's Episcopal Day School is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stpeters-norfolk.org/.

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

  7. #7 — The Academy of Learning Score: 86%

    The Academy of Learning is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://theacademyoflearning.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Fisherman's Net Preschool & Learning Center Score: 86%

    Fisherman's Net Preschool & Learning Center is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fnpreschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Colonial Day School Score: 86%

    Colonial Day School is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: http://www.colonialdayschool.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Loch Meadow Kindergarten Score: 86%

    Loch Meadow Kindergarten is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.loch-meadowkindergarten.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Calvin Preschool Score: 80%

    Calvin Preschool is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.calvinpreschool.com.

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

  12. #12 — Larchmont United Methodist Preschool Score: 79%

    Larchmont United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.larchmontumc.org/.

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

  13. #13 — Berkley-Campostella Early Childhood Center Score: 77%

    Berkley-Campostella Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, day care preschool. Website: http://schools.nps.k12.va.us/bcc/.

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

  14. #14 — Mc Lea Day School Score: 77%

    Mc Lea Day School is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: https://mc-lea-day-school.business.site.

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

  15. #15 — Vinny's Montessori Center Score: 71%

    Vinny's Montessori Center is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://Vinnysmontessori.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Little Whisper Early Learning Academy Score: 71%

    Little Whisper Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.littlewhisperlearningacademy.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Global Engineers Academy Score: 69%

    Global Engineers Academy is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.globalengineersacademy.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Blue Ribbon Results Academy Score: 69%

    Blue Ribbon Results Academy is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Blue-Ribbon-Results-Academy.

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

  19. #19 — Bee Brilliant Childcare Score: 69%

    Bee Brilliant Childcare is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://beebrilliantdaycar.wixsite.com/beebrilliantdaycare.

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

  20. #20 — First Presbyterian Preschool Score: 69%

    First Presbyterian Preschool is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.fppnorfolk.org/.

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

  21. #21 — Abraham's Christian Academy Score: 69%

    Abraham's Christian Academy is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, religious school, private school. Website: http://www.abrahams-academy.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Hrcap Wellington Oaks Head Start Score: 57%

    Hrcap Wellington Oaks Head Start is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.trulia.com/VA/Norfolk.

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

  23. #23 — My Growth and Learning Place Score: 49%

    My Growth and Learning Place is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  24. #24 — My Little School Score: 49%

    My Little School is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, School, 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Norfolk?
Ghent United Methodist Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
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 Norfolk?
Childcare costs in Norfolk 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.