For the 2025-26 school year, there are 732 private daycares & preschools serving 108,667 students in Virginia.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Fairfax Christian School, and Cape Henry Collegiate.
The average tuition cost is $15,198, which is lower than the Virginia average tuition cost of $17,445.
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 Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)
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 Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate 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 | 1,097 student 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: 8 | 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: 30 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-8 | 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 | 521 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
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
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Gr: NS-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 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 student 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) 253-7544
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 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
Acton Academy Hampton Roads![Acton Academy Hampton Roads Photo]( "Acton Academy Hampton Roads Photo")
Montessori School
620 Village Dr , Suite A
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 419-9014
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 419-9014
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 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 | 173 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
10800 Parkridge Blvd.
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 471-2132
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 471-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
9294 Stonewall Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Appomattox Christian Academy![Appomattox Christian Academy Photo - Shakespeare - Midsummer Night's Dream - performed by the Upper Students at Appomattox Christian Academy.]( "Appomattox Christian Academy Photo - Shakespeare - Midsummer Night's Dream - performed by the Upper Students at Appomattox Christian Academy.")
(Episcopal)
1916 Redfields Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7373
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7373
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1217 Centerville Turnpike N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-1125
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-1125
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1400 Ewell Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 464-0292
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 464-0292
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Beach Montessori Technical
Montessori School (Christian)
1101 Eaglewood Dr Ste C
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 428-5437
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 428-5437
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Bean Tree Learning
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Gr: PK-K | 249 students Avg. class size: 8 students
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Gr: NS-12 | 516 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14
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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 BASIS Independent McLean, Fairfax Christian School, and Cape Henry Collegiate.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Virginia?
732 private daycares & preschools are located in Virginia.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $15,198, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,445.
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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