Best Daycares in Virginia Beach, VA — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Virginia Beach

  1. #1 — Charity Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Courthouse Christian Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — St Michael Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Church cathedral. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Primrose School of Virginia Beach South Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Bayside Village Day School Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Stratford Preschool Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Seaside School of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Lightbridge Academy Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Courthouse Academy Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Charity UMC Preschool And Kindergarten Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Beach Montessori Christian Academy Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Mission Academy Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Miss Judy's Preschool Score: 76%

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

  15. #15 — Holistic Life Schools Score: 71%

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

  16. #16 — Beach Day School Score: 71%

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

  17. #17 — Mothers Day Out Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 71%

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

  18. #18 — Sandpiper Montessori School Score: 71%

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

  19. #19 — KinderCare Score: 69%

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

  20. #20 — Sowing Seeds Preschool Score: 63%

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

  21. #21 — Centerville Preschool Academy Score: 63%

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

  22. #22 — Fairfield Montessori School Score: 63%

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

  23. #23 — The Learning Spot Inc Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Sonshine Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 63%

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

  25. #25 — Providence Presbyterian Preschool Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Rollingwood Academy Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Kids Quest Preschool Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — TLBC Weekday Learning Preschool Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — Toddler Station Preschool Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — Baylake Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. 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 Virginia Beach?
Charity Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach?
Childcare costs in Virginia Beach 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.