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 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 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.

Best Daycares in Richmond, VA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Richmond based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Richmond

#1 — The Foundations Montessori Score: 100%

Montessori Childcare

Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
#2 — Sprout School at Fulton Score: 97%

About Sprout

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — VCU Child Development Center - Northside Score: 97%

VCU Health Child Development Center

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#4 — Oak Grove Child Care Center II Score: 89%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#5 — Children's Lighthouse of Richmond Score: 89%

Child Day Care in Richmond, TX

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#6 — The Kensington School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →
#7 — The Learning Experience - Grand Mission Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#8 — Children’s Lighthouse Richmond - Harvest Green Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#9 — Westhampton Day School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#10 — JH Blackwell Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#11 — Children's Lighthouse Richmond - Grand Mission Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#12 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#13 — Prescolaire Early Learning Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#14 — Rising Star Academy Richmond Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#15 — Primrose School of Aliana Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — Meadow Montessori School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#17 — Primrose School at Waterside Estates Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#18 — Kiddie Academy of Aliana Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#19 — The Goddard School of Long Meadow Farms Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#20 — Ivybrook Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#21 — Starz R Us Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Ivy Kids of Harvest Green Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Educational camp. View full profile →
#23 — Child Development Center Score: 70%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#24 — Panda Bear Academy - Richmond, Texas Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#25 — A PLACE FOR CHILDREN - RICHMOND Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#26 — Funshine Acadamy Score: 63%

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 →
#27 — Imaginare School Score: 63%

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 →
#28 — Bright Minds Montessori Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
#29 — St. John's Methodist School For Little Children Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#30 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Bella Terra Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 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 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 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.

Top Daycares in Richmond

#1 — The Foundations Montessori Score: 100%

#2 — Sprout School at Fulton Score: 97%

#3 — VCU Child Development Center - Northside Score: 97%

#4 — Oak Grove Child Care Center II Score: 89%

#5 — Children's Lighthouse of Richmond Score: 89%

#6 — The Kensington School Score: 77%

#7 — The Learning Experience - Grand Mission Score: 77%

#8 — Children’s Lighthouse Richmond - Harvest Green Score: 77%

#9 — Westhampton Day School Score: 77%

#10 — JH Blackwell Preschool Score: 77%

#11 — Children's Lighthouse Richmond - Grand Mission Score: 77%

#12 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy Score: 77%

#13 — Prescolaire Early Learning Academy Score: 77%

#14 — Rising Star Academy Richmond Score: 77%

#15 — Primrose School of Aliana Score: 77%

#16 — Meadow Montessori School Score: 77%

#17 — Primrose School at Waterside Estates Score: 77%

#18 — Kiddie Academy of Aliana Score: 77%

#19 — The Goddard School of Long Meadow Farms Score: 77%

#20 — Ivybrook Academy Score: 77%

#21 — Starz R Us Score: 77%

#22 — Ivy Kids of Harvest Green Score: 77%

#23 — Child Development Center Score: 70%

#24 — Panda Bear Academy - Richmond, Texas Score: 69%

#25 — A PLACE FOR CHILDREN - RICHMOND Score: 66%

#26 — Funshine Acadamy Score: 63%

#27 — Imaginare School Score: 63%

#28 — Bright Minds Montessori Score: 63%

#29 — St. John's Methodist School For Little Children Score: 63%

#30 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Bella Terra Score: 63%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions