Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Chesapeake, VA

Our top licensed picks in Chesapeake — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety. 16 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 16 licensed centers in Chesapeake, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Alexandria Wonder Years #17

Chesapeake, VA · 23323

Before & After School Care Capacity 108 3 years - 5 years
2

Norfolk Generations Daycare #164

Chesapeake, VA · 23320

Child Care Center Capacity 103 0 months - 12 months
3

Little Genius Alexandria #18

Chesapeake, VA · 23324

Infant Care Capacity 101 5 years - 12 years
4

Portsmouth Little Scholars #133

Chesapeake, VA · 23325

Montessori Capacity 82 6 weeks - 12 years
5

Portsmouth Golden Gate Daycare #137

Chesapeake, VA · 23325

Preschool Capacity 82 2 years - 5 years
6

Alexandria Learning Tree #13

Chesapeake, VA · 23323

Family Daycare Capacity 68 0 months - 5 years
7

First Steps Harrisonburg #258

Chesapeake, VA · 23324

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 64 6 weeks - 5 years
8

Harrisonburg Kindercare #253

Chesapeake, VA · 23323

Before & After School Care Capacity 51 3 years - 5 years
9

Portsmouth Precious Moments #136

Chesapeake, VA · 23324

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 43 6 weeks - 5 years
10

Harrisonburg Discovery Preschool #256

Chesapeake, VA · 23320

Child Care Center Capacity 34 0 months - 12 months

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