For the 2025 school year, there are 735 private daycares & preschools serving 108,611 students in Virginia.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Virginia include Fairfax Christian School, BASIS Independent McLean, and Cape Henry Collegiate.
The average tuition cost is $11,047, which is lower than the Virginia average tuition cost of $15,311.
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)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Grades: PK-12
| 694 students
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Grades: PK-12
| 1,072 students
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Grades: NS-8
| 480 students
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Grades: NS-5
| 109 students
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Grades: NS-8
| 521 students
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
Grades: NS-8
| 251 students
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School![St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome]( "St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome")
(Episcopal)
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Grades: NS-12
| 1,214 students
19790 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 209-5500
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 209-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 827 students
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Grades: NS-8
| 231 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Grades: NS-8
| 162 students
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
12345 Gayton Rd.
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
10800 Parkridge Blvd.
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 471-2132
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 471-2132
Grades: PK-10
| 296 students
9294 Stonewall Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
1217 Centerville Turnpike N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-1125
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-1125
Grades: PK-12
| 702 students
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Grades: PK-8
| 713 students
Bean Tree Learning
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Grades: PK-K
| 249 students
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Grades: NS-12
| 516 students
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Blue Ridge Christian School![Blue Ridge Christian School Photo]( "Blue Ridge Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
100 Dinkel Ave
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
Grades: PK-12
| 475 students
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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 Fairfax Christian School, BASIS Independent McLean, and Cape Henry Collegiate.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Virginia?
735 private daycares & preschools are located in Virginia.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $11,047, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,311.
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 30%.
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