Licensed Daycare in Richmond, Virginia
52 licensed daycares in Richmond, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Virginia licensing records.
Richmond listings updated May 2026 from official Virginia records.
Daycare in Richmond: what parents should know
Richmond has 52 licensed childcare providers in our directory. Every provider here holds a current Virginia license at indexing time, sourced from Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety.
For age coverage, 6 centers in Richmond report infant care (roughly 12% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 7 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 6 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Richmond spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 13% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Richmond providers are approved for approximately 3,180 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Richmond childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Richmond
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 Richmond 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
- 61 kids
Largest licensed centers in Richmond
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Richmond licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Richmond
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programVirginia Child Care Subsidy Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(866) 873-6515 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Richmond, 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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