Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Virginia

Virginia is home to 4,821 state-licensed care providers spanning 114 counties and 441 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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114Counties

4,821Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	3,240	View in Virginia
Family Child Care Homes	1,403	View in Virginia
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	178	View in Virginia
Head Start Programs	347	View in Virginia
School-Age Programs	3	View in Virginia
Child Care Providers	185	View in Virginia

Cities in Virginia

Alexandria, VA 226 providers Virginia Beach, VA 194 providers Woodbridge, VA 173 providers Norfolk, VA 142 providers Chesapeake, VA 141 providers Alexandria, VA 139 providers Richmond, VA 128 providers Springfield, VA 128 providers Fairfax, VA 126 providers Arlington, VA 112 providers Falls Church, VA 97 providers Ashburn, VA 93 providers

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Counties in Virginia

Showing 60 of 114 counties.

Choosing care in Virginia

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 Virginia, 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 providers does Virginia have?

According to current licensing data, Virginia has 4,821 licensed providers: 3,240 child care centers, 1,403 family child care homes, and 178 preschools.

How does Virginia score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Virginia has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Virginia have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Alexandria, Virginia Beach, Woodbridge lead Virginia for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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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