Best Daycares in Richmond, VA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 8 daycares and childcare centers in Richmond based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Richmond

  1. #1 — The Foundations Montessori Score: 23/100

    Montessori Childcare

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  2. #2 — VCU Child Development Center - Northside Score: 22/100

    VCU Health Child Development Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Sprout School at Fulton Score: 22/100

    About Sprout

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Oak Grove Child Care Center II Score: 19/100

    Richmond VA Child Care | Richmond VA Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Children's Lighthouse of Richmond Score: 19/100

    Child Day Care in Richmond, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Childtime Score: 15/100

    Childtime on Newby's Bridge Road in Chesterfield, VA

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Funshine Acadamy Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/608460847. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Imaginare School Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/637649573. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Richmond?
The Foundations Montessori is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Childcare costs in Richmond 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.