For the 2026 school year, there are 746 private daycares & preschools serving 108,850 students in Virginia.
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Virginia include Cape Henry Collegiate, BASIS Independent McLean, and Congressional School.
The average tuition cost is $15,034, which is lower than the Virginia average tuition cost of $17,345.
47% of private daycares & preschools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top-Ranked Virginia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Daycares & Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anna's House ![Anna's House Photo - Anna's House is safely nestled on the campus of VSDB]( "Anna's House Photo - Anna's House is safely nestled on the campus of VSDB")
(Christian)
101 VSDB Drive
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 906-2662
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 906-2662
Gr: NS-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(571) 378-5510
McLean, VA 22102
(571) 378-5510
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition listed
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Gr: PK-12 | 1,102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Gr: PK-9 | 267 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Gr: NS-8 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-3841
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-3841
Gr: NS-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School ![St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.]( "St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.")
(Episcopal)
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
19790 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 209-5500
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 209-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 827 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Gr: NS-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6200 Interparcel Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(571) 788-9221
Alexandria, VA 22315
(571) 788-9221
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4401 Roger Stover Dr
Fairfax, VA 22033
(804) 360-4141
Fairfax, VA 22033
(804) 360-4141
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy Aldie ![Chesterbrook Academy Aldie Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Aldie Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
42097 Braddock Road
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4322
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4322
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Ashburn - Loudoun Station ![Chesterbrook Academy Ashburn - Loudoun Station Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Ashburn - Loudoun Station Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
22115 Gramercy Park Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 603-7960
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 603-7960
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Clifton ![Chesterbrook Academy Clifton Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Clifton Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
13501 Braddock Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 968-3696
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 968-3696
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Old Pump-Richmond ![Chesterbrook Academy Old Pump-Richmond Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Old Pump-Richmond Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2920 Old Pump Rd
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 360-4141
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 360-4141
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Spring-Herndon ![Chesterbrook Academy Spring-Herndon Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Spring-Herndon Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
222 Spring St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 464-5400
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 464-5400
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Stony Point-Richmond ![Chesterbrook Academy Stony Point-Richmond Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Stony Point-Richmond Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3039 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-1234
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-1234
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Strickland-Brambleton II-Ashburn ![Chesterbrook Academy Strickland-Brambleton II-Ashburn Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Strickland-Brambleton II-Ashburn Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
23651 Strickland Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 349-3198
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 349-3198
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Woodshire-Sterling ![Chesterbrook Academy Woodshire-Sterling Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Woodshire-Sterling Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
46120 Woodshire Dr
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 444-6161
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 444-6161
Gr: NS-PK
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Great Bridge Christian Academy ![Great Bridge Christian Academy Photo]( "Great Bridge Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
700 Mount Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4688
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4688
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12345 Gayton Rd.
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Virginia?
The top-ranked private daycares & preschools in Virginia include Cape Henry Collegiate, BASIS Independent McLean, and Congressional School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Virginia?
746 private daycares & preschools are located in Virginia.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $15,034, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,345.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Virginia?
Virginia private daycares & preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
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