Child Care Centers in ZIP 23517 (Norfolk, VA)

Within Norfolk, VA, ZIP 23517 has 2 licensed child care centers on record.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

Comparing child care centers in ZIP 23517

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 23517, Norfolk, VA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMLicensed capacityOwnership
Children's Harbor - GhentNot rated———238Not reported
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent ElementaryNot rated———50Not reported

ZIP 23517 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 2 listed child care centerss in ZIP 23517; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 2 of these providers report 288 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record2
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)288
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All child care centers in ZIP 23517

Child Care Center Children's Harbor - Ghent Norfolk, VA 23517 Capacity 238 Child Care Center The YMCA of South Hampton Roads- Ghent Elementary Norfolk, VA 23517 Capacity 50

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 23517?
288 licensed child care spaces are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 23517. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Norfolk have child care centers?
Child Care Centers are also listed in 11 neighboring ZIP codes in Norfolk. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 23517?
To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.
How many child care centers are in ZIP 23517?
The current data lists 2 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 23517 (Norfolk, VA).
What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 23517?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 23517. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Data & methodology

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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