Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Charleston, WV

Charleston, West Virginia is served by 2 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in CharlestonProviders
Child Care Centers0—
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs17View directory
School-Age Programs2View directory
Child Care Providers50View directory

Preschools in Charleston

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Charleston. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Christ Church Preschool - The Growing Place Charleston, WV Capacity 94 Preschool First Presbyterian Church Preschool Program Charleston, WV Capacity 155

Head Start Programs in Charleston

17 federally funded head start programss are listed in Charleston. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Alum Creek Elementary Charleston, WV 25309 Capacity 9 Head Start Program Edgewood Elementary Charleston, WV 25302 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Elk Elementary Center Charleston, WV 25302 Capacity 27 Head Start Program Flinn Elementary School Charleston, WV 25312 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Grandview Elementary Charleston, WV 25387 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Holz Elementary Charleston, WV 25314 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Kanawha City Elementary Charleston, WV 25304 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Kenna Elementary Charleston, WV 25314 Capacity 5 Head Start Program Malden Elementary Charleston, WV 25306 Capacity 9 Head Start Program Mary C. Snow-West Side Elementary Charleston, WV 25302 Capacity 25 Head Start Program Overbrook Elementary Charleston, WV 25314 Capacity 6 Head Start Program Piedmont Elementary Charleston, WV 25301 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Point Harmony Preschool Charleston, WV 25313 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Ruffner Elementary Charleston, WV 25311 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Ruthlawn Elementary Charleston, WV 25309 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Shoals Elementary Charleston, WV 25302 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Weberwood Elementary Charleston, WV 25303 Capacity 5

School-Age Programs in Charleston

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Charleston. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program KCS Elk Summer Camp Charleston, WV School-Age Program KCSCEP/Overbrook Summer Camp Charleston, WV

Child Care Providers in Charleston

50 licensed child care providerss are listed in Charleston. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider A Mother's Touch Child Care & Learning Ctr Charleston, WV Capacity 19 Child Care Provider Andrea Thompson Charleston, WV Capacity 4 Child Care Provider Barbara Good Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Bible Center Day Care Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Bream Center for Childhood Development Charleston, WV Child Care Provider BRENDA Kay BADGER Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Candi Brown Charleston, WV Capacity 4 Child Care Provider Capital High Child Development Center Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Charleston Child Care and Learning Center Charleston, WV Capacity 68 Child Care Provider Charleston Montessori School Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Cora Neal Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Creative Learning Center, LLC Charleston, WV Capacity 57 Child Care Provider Deborah M Shoffner Charleston, WV Capacity 4 Child Care Provider Diana Cox Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Discover and Play Child Care LLC Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Discovery Kingdom , LLC Charleston, WV Capacity 105 Child Care Provider Emma Samuel Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Fort Hill Child Development Center Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Friendly Faces Daycare Charleston, WV Capacity 44 Child Care Provider Good Shepherd Child Development Center, Inc Charleston, WV Capacity 33 Child Care Provider Hands On Charleston, WV Capacity 37 Child Care Provider Ivory Rose Jackson Charleston, WV Capacity 4 Child Care Provider Janice Fitch Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Jessica Hudson Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Julia Nichols Charleston, WV Capacity 4 Child Care Provider KCSCEP/Cross Lanes Charleston, WV Child Care Provider KCSCEP/Elk Center Charleston, WV Child Care Provider KCSCEP/Holz Charleston, WV Child Care Provider KCSCEP/Overbrook Charleston, WV Child Care Provider KCSCEP/Ruffner Charleston, WV Child Care Provider KCSCEP/Shoals Charleston, WV Child Care Provider KCSCEP/Weberwood Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Kelly D. Jones Charleston, WV Capacity 4 Child Care Provider Kid City Child Care Center Charleston, WV Capacity 48 Child Care Provider Kim Lynette Mckinnon Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Kizzie K Carroll Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Maranatha Baptist Church Day Care Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Monica Marie Hale Charleston, WV Capacity 4 Child Care Provider Mountaineer Montessori School Charleston, WV Child Care Provider Mountaineer Montessori Toddler Program Charleston, WV Capacity 20

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ZIP codes in Charleston

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How to pick care in Charleston

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Charleston, WV, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Kanawha County

Belle, WV 4 providers Chesapeake, WV 2 providers Clendenin, WV 1 providers Cross Lanes, WV 5 providers Dawes, WV 1 providers Diamond, WV 2 providers Dunbar, WV 8 providers Elkview, WV 5 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Charleston, WV have?
Based on current licensing data, Charleston is home to 2 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Charleston facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Charleston to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Charleston licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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