Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Smyth County

Smyth County, Virginia is home to 9 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, VA 2 providers Chilhowie, VA 4 providers Marion, VA 4 providers Saltville, VA 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Smyth County

7 providers in Smyth County: Chilhowie, , Marion

Child Care Center Chilhowie Church of God Chilhowie, VA 24319 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. @ Chilhowie Chilhowie, VA 24319 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. @McCready VA 24370 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Grace Christian Academy VA 24311 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Lifetime Wellness Center, LLC Marion, VA 24354 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Marion Baptist Church Child Development Program Marion, VA 24354 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Tender Tots Learning Academy LLC Marion, VA 24354 Capacity 91

Family Child Care Homes in Smyth County

1 provider in Smyth County: Chilhowie

Family Child Care Home Rebecca Thomas Chilhowie, VA 24319 Capacity 12

Preschools in Smyth County

1 provider in Smyth County: Marion

Preschool First United Methodist Church Preschool of Marion Marion, VA 24354 Capacity 32

Head Start Programs in Smyth County

2 providers in Smyth County: Chilhowie, Saltville

Head Start Program Chilhowie Head Start Center Chilhowie, VA 24319 Capacity 17 Head Start Program McCready Head Start Center Saltville, VA 24370 Capacity 34

Choosing care in Smyth County

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Smyth County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Smyth County have?

According to current licensing data, Smyth County, Virginia has 9 licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Smyth County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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