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Licensed Daycare in Roanoke, Virginia

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

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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Roanoke?

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 .

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Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,180/mo

Virginia avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Roanoke

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 Roanoke 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: 70 kids

ZIP codes covered

24016 5 24012 5 24017 3 24015 3 24014 3 24013 3 24011 3

Program types in Roanoke

Licensed Family Daycare Home

3 centers

Head Start Center

3 centers

Before & After School Care

3 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

All Roanoke licensed centers

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A Group Care

Alexandria ABC Childcare #206

Roanoke

School Age (5+) Cap 80

A Preschool

Alexandria Bright Beginnings #207

Roanoke

Preschool (2-5) Cap 118

A Before/After School

Alexandria Children's Place #209

Roanoke

School Age (5+) Cap 95

A Family Daycare

Alexandria Early Learning Center #205

Roanoke

School Age (5+) Cap 76

A Montessori

Alexandria KinderCare #211

Roanoke

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 71

C Infant Care

Chesapeake Discovery Preschool #88

Roanoke

Preschool (2-5) Cap 32

C Preschool

Chesapeake KinderCare #85

Roanoke

Preschool (2-5) Cap 114

C Family Daycare

Chesapeake Little Scholars #91

Roanoke

School Age (5+) Cap 50

C Head Start

Chesapeake Primrose School #86

Roanoke

2 years - 12 years Cap 84

C Montessori

Chesapeake Stepping Stones #89

Roanoke

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 59

F Licensed Center

First Steps Chesapeake #90

Roanoke

Infants & Toddlers Cap 103

G Head Start

Growing Minds Alexandria #208

Roanoke

2 years - 12 years Cap 48

H Infant Care

Happy Days Alexandria Daycare #210

Roanoke

Preschool (2-5) Cap 39

L Before/After School

La Petite Academy Chesapeake #87

Roanoke

School Age (5+) Cap 72

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Suffolk #61

Roanoke

School Age (5+) Cap 39

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Roanoke, Virginia?

Our directory lists 21 licensed childcare centers in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke?

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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Roanoke?

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 Roanoke 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.