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Licensed Daycare in Suffolk, Virginia

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

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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Suffolk?

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 .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,180/mo

Virginia avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Suffolk

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 Suffolk 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: 72 kids

ZIP codes covered

23434 6 23435 4 23438 3 23437 3 23436 3 23433 3 23432 3

Program types in Suffolk

Montessori School

3 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

3 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

3 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

All Suffolk licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy Alexandria #51

Suffolk

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 93

A Infant Care

Alexandria Creative Kids #50

Suffolk

Preschool (2-5) Cap 93

A Family Daycare

Alexandria Golden Gate Daycare #53

Suffolk

School Age (5+) Cap 41

A Before/After School

Alexandria Little Scholars #49

Suffolk

School Age (5+) Cap 115

A Licensed Center

Alexandria Precious Moments #52

Suffolk

Infants & Toddlers Cap 39

F Head Start

First Steps Alexandria #48

Suffolk

2 years - 12 years Cap 28

F Licensed Center

First Steps Portsmouth #174

Suffolk

Infants & Toddlers Cap 83

H Group Care

Happy Days Portsmouth Daycare #168

Suffolk

School Age (5+) Cap 114

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Norfolk #196

Suffolk

Infants & Toddlers Cap 50

K Group Care

Kids R Us Alexandria #54

Suffolk

School Age (5+) Cap 44

K Infant Care

Kids R Us Norfolk #194

Suffolk

Preschool (2-5) Cap 90

L Before/After School

La Petite Academy Portsmouth #171

Suffolk

School Age (5+) Cap 108

L Head Start

Little Genius Norfolk #200

Suffolk

2 years - 12 years Cap 30

N Montessori

Norfolk Learning Tree #195

Suffolk

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 35

N Group Care

Norfolk Panda Kids Academy #198

Suffolk

School Age (5+) Cap 92

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Suffolk, Virginia?

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

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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Suffolk?

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 Suffolk 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.