Licensed Daycare in Virginia
Search 3,458 verified daycare and childcare centers across Virginia, sourced directly from Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Virginia Childcare Licensing
In Virginia, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and SafetyWhat's distinctive about Virginia: Virginia transitioned child-care licensing from Social Services to Education in 2021 — emphasis shifted toward school-readiness outcomes. CCSP serves families up to 85% state median.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,180/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $880/mo
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Virginia families can apply for Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (866) 873-6515
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