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Licensed Daycare in Hampton, Virginia

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Hampton?

Statewide averages in Virginia run roughly $1180/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Hampton daycares?

All licensed Virginia centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Hampton typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Hampton?

Virginia families can apply for Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 873-6515). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

21 licensed daycares in Hampton, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Virginia licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,180/mo

Virginia avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Hampton

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 Hampton 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 overview

Quick 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: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

23666 5 23669 4 23651 4 23665 3 23661 3 23664 2 23663 2

Program types in Hampton

Before & After School Care

3 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

All Hampton licensed centers

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A Before/After School

ABC Academy Portsmouth #219

Hampton

School Age (5+) Cap 68

A Preschool

Alexandria Golden Gate Daycare #95

Hampton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 99

A Before/After School

Alexandria Learning Tree #97

Hampton

School Age (5+) Cap 75

A Licensed Center

Alexandria Panda Kids Academy #100

Hampton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 118

A Group Care

Alexandria Precious Moments #94

Hampton

School Age (5+) Cap 120

A Montessori

Alexandria Sunflower Daycare #99

Hampton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 77

A Family Daycare

Alexandria Wonder Years #101

Hampton

School Age (5+) Cap 65

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Norfolk #247

Hampton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 54

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Alexandria #98

Hampton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 62

N Montessori

Norfolk Cloud Nine Kids #243

Hampton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 94

N Group Care

Norfolk Little Angels #246

Hampton

School Age (5+) Cap 68

N Head Start

Norfolk Panda Kids Academy #240

Hampton

2 years - 12 years Cap 112

N Family Daycare

Norfolk Smart Start Academy #245

Hampton

School Age (5+) Cap 72

N Before/After School

Norfolk Wonder Years #241

Hampton

School Age (5+) Cap 104

N Licensed Center

Nurturing Hearts Norfolk #244

Hampton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 18

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Hampton, Virginia?

Our directory lists 21 licensed childcare centers in Hampton, Virginia, sourced from Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Hampton?

Statewide averages in Virginia run roughly $1180/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Hampton daycares?

All licensed Virginia centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Hampton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Hampton?

Virginia families can apply for Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 873-6515). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Hampton daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Virginia Department of Education — Office of Child Care Health and Safety search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.