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Licensed Daycare in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Virginia Beach?

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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Virginia Beach?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,180/mo

Virginia avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Virginia Beach

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 Virginia Beach 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: 63 kids

ZIP codes covered

23462 15 23456 6 23454 4 23452 4 23464 3 23461 3 23459 3 23455 3

Program types in Virginia Beach

Montessori School

4 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

4 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

4 centers

Head Start Center

4 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

3 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

3 centers

All Virginia Beach licensed centers

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A Head Start

Active Kids Norfolk #208

Virginia Beach

2 years - 12 years Cap 42

A Family Daycare

Alexandria Cloud Nine Kids #61

Virginia Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 55

A Infant Care

Alexandria Generations Daycare #66

Virginia Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 71

A Montessori

Alexandria KinderSmile #67

Virginia Beach

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 93

A Head Start

Alexandria Little Angels #64

Virginia Beach

2 years - 12 years Cap 39

A Infant Care

Alexandria Panda Kids Academy #58

Virginia Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 20

A Montessori

Alexandria Wonder Years #59

Virginia Beach

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 78

E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Alexandria #65

Virginia Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 43

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Norfolk #205

Virginia Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 69

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Portsmouth #182

Virginia Beach

Infants & Toddlers Cap 67

K Infant Care

Kids R Us Portsmouth #180

Virginia Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 15

L Licensed Center

Little Genius Alexandria #60

Virginia Beach

Infants & Toddlers Cap 40

L Head Start

Little Genius Portsmouth #186

Virginia Beach

2 years - 12 years Cap 51

N Montessori

Norfolk Childcare Academy #211

Virginia Beach

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 35

N Group Care

Norfolk Generations Daycare #206

Virginia Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 112

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Our directory lists 27 licensed childcare centers in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach?

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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Virginia Beach?

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 Virginia Beach 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.