Licensed Daycare in Richmond, Virginia
52 licensed daycares in Richmond, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Virginia licensing records.
Childcare costs in Richmond
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 Richmond 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 overviewQuick 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
- 61 kids
All Richmond licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Growing Minds Newport News #264
Richmond
Harrisonburg Panda Kids Academy #226
Richmond
Newport News Generations Daycare #248
Richmond
Nurturing Hearts Portsmouth #104
Richmond
Tiny Tots of Norfolk #134
Richmond
Tiny Tots of Portsmouth #120
Richmond
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