Best Daycares in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Top 3 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.
Why these daycares rank at the top in Virginia Beach
This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Virginia Beach. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across Virginia, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.
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A or B safety grades
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Center-based providers
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Accredited or Head Start providers
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Typical state cost in Virginia
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is YMCA School Age Child Care at The First Tee with a A grade and a 96.9 score.
Common provider types in Virginia Beach include Child Day Center, Religious Exempt Child Day Center, Family Day Home.
The average provider in this market has 0.2 recorded violations, while 176 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.
Infant Center
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Preschool Center
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Toddler Home Daycare
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How to use this page
This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.
A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.
If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Virginia Beach
How does a daycare make the best-of list in Virginia Beach?
Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Virginia Beach. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.
Why might a daycare in Virginia Beach not appear on this page?
This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. YMCA School Age Child Care at The First Tee currently sets the pace for this market.
Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?
No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against the public inspection record.