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. #1 — The Foundations Montessori Score: 100%

    Montessori Childcare

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Sprout School at Fulton Score: 97%

    About Sprout

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

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

    VCU Health Child Development Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

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

    Richmond VA Child Care | Richmond VA Daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

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

    Child Day Care in Richmond, TX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Westhampton Day School Score: 86%

    Westhampton Day School is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://westhamptondayschool.org.

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

  7. #7 — JH Blackwell Preschool Score: 86%

    JH Blackwell Preschool is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://blackwellps.rvaschools.net/.

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

  8. #8 — Children's Lighthouse Richmond - Grand Mission Score: 86%

    Children's Lighthouse Richmond - Grand Mission is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://childrenslighthouse.com/grandmission.

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

  9. #9 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kidsrkids.com/houston-metro/.

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

  10. #10 — Prescolaire Early Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Prescolaire Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.prescolaireus.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Rising Star Academy Richmond Score: 86%

    Rising Star Academy Richmond is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://risingstar-academy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Primrose School of Aliana Score: 86%

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

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

  13. #13 — Meadow Montessori School Score: 86%

    Meadow Montessori School is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://meadowmontessori.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Primrose School at Waterside Estates Score: 86%

    Primrose School at Waterside Estates is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/waterside-estates.

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

  15. #15 — Kiddie Academy of Aliana Score: 86%

    Kiddie Academy of Aliana is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/aliana/.

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

  16. #16 — The Goddard School of Long Meadow Farms Score: 86%

    The Goddard School of Long Meadow Farms is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/richmond/long-meadow-farms.

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

  17. #17 — Ivybrook Academy Score: 86%

    Ivybrook Academy is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.ivybrookacademy.com/aliana/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Starz R Us Score: 86%

    Starz R Us is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://www.starzrus.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Ivy Kids of Harvest Green Score: 86%

    Ivy Kids of Harvest Green is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, educational camp. Website: http://IvyKidsHarvestGreen.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Educational camp. View full profile →

  20. #20 — The Giving Tree Preschool Score: 86%

    The Giving Tree Preschool is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, day care preschool. Website: https://givingtreepreschool.org/.

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

  21. #21 — LeafSpring School Score: 86%

    LeafSpring School is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://boulders.leafspringschool.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Huguenot United Methodist Church Score: 84%

    Huguenot United Methodist Church is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.huguenotumc.org/.

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

  23. #23 — Huguenot UMC Preschool Score: 84%

    Huguenot UMC Preschool is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.humcpreschool.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Child Development Center Score: 79%

    Child Development Center is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://hrbcrichmond.org.

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

  25. #25 — Panda Bear Academy - Richmond, Texas Score: 77%

    Panda Bear Academy - Richmond, Texas is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://pandabear-academy.com/.

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

  26. #26 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/va/henrico/richmond.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — St. John's Methodist School For Little Children Score: 71%

    St. John's Methodist School For Little Children is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.stjohnslittleschool.org.

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

  28. #28 — Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Bella Terra Score: 71%

    Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Bella Terra is a childcare center in Richmond, TX. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://kidsrkids.com/bella-terra/.

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

  29. #29 — St. Lukes Preschool Score: 69%

    St. Lukes Preschool is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stlukespreschoolva.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Bon View School For Early Education Score: 69%

    Bon View School For Early Education is a childcare center in Richmond, VA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.bonviewschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. 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 →

Browse Richmond daycares by program

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.