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Licensed Daycare in Winchester, Virginia

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

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 Winchester 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 Winchester typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Winchester?

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 .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,180/mo

Virginia avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Winchester

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 Winchester 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

22602 8 22601 8 22603 4

Program types in Winchester

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

All Winchester licensed centers

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F Group Care

First Steps Virginia Beach #426

Winchester

School Age (5+) Cap 96

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Newport News Daycare #14

Winchester

Infants & Toddlers Cap 54

L Infant Care

Lynchburg Bright Futures Daycare #256

Winchester

Preschool (2-5) Cap 85

L Head Start

Lynchburg Little Stars Daycare #254

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 34

L Before/After School

Lynchburg Rainbow Learning Center #255

Winchester

School Age (5+) Cap 72

N Family Daycare

Newport News KinderCare #15

Winchester

School Age (5+) Cap 90

N Group Care

Newport News Primrose School #16

Winchester

School Age (5+) Cap 62

R Licensed Center

Roanoke ABC Childcare #136

Winchester

Infants & Toddlers Cap 112

R Montessori

Roanoke Early Learning Center #135

Winchester

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 84

T Infant Care

Tiny Tots of Roanoke #134

Winchester

Preschool (2-5) Cap 80

V Head Start

Virginia Beach Creative Kids #428

Winchester

2 years - 12 years Cap 33

V Preschool

Virginia Beach Little Scholars #427

Winchester

Preschool (2-5) Cap 43

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 Winchester, Virginia?

Our directory lists 12 licensed childcare centers in Winchester, 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 Winchester?

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 Winchester 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 Winchester typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Winchester?

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 Winchester 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.