Licensed Daycare in Drakes Branch, Virginia
3 licensed daycares in Drakes Branch, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Virginia licensing records.
Drakes Branch listings updated May 2026 from official Virginia records.
Daycare in Drakes Branch: what parents should know
There are 3 licensed childcare providers on record in Drakes Branch, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 33% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Virginia license at indexing time, sourced from Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety.
Together, licensed providers in Drakes Branch report capacity for roughly 115 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Drakes Branch childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Drakes Branch
ChildCare Aware reports the Virginia average full-time cost at $1,180/month for infant care and $880/month for preschool. City-level prices in Drakes Branch vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Virginia families may also qualify for Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 873-6515).
Full Virginia licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State 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 capacity
- 38 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Drakes Branch
Largest licensed centers in Drakes Branch
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Drakes Branch licensed centers
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1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
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Find a programVirginia Child Care Subsidy Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Drakes Branch, Virginia are compiled from official Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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