Licensed Daycare in Williamsburg, Virginia
4 licensed daycares in Williamsburg, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Virginia licensing records.
Williamsburg listings updated May 2026 from official Virginia records.
Daycare in Williamsburg: what parents should know
Families in Williamsburg can choose from 4 licensed childcare providers, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 25% 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.
For age coverage, 1 center in Williamsburg report infant care (roughly 25% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Williamsburg spans 3+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute.
Combined, Williamsburg's licensed centers hold about 211 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Williamsburg childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg 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
- 52 kids
Program types in Williamsburg
Largest licensed centers in Williamsburg
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Williamsburg licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg, 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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