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Childcare centers in Gainesville, VA

Gainesville has 16 licensed childcare centers and homes in Virginia's licensing records. Among the 375 Virginia cities with listings, Gainesville ranks #47 by centers and homes on file. 15 of 16 centers and homes accept Child Care Subsidy Program. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) public records · Virginia childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 16licensed centers and homes in Gainesvilleon file in the state's licensing records
  • 2,348licensed seatsof 16 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 75%serve infantsof 16 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 94%accept Child Care Subsidy Programof 16 centers and homes reporting
  • 79%open before 7 AMof 14 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 64%open after 6 PMof 14 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Gainesville

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • Haymarket Children's Academy

    6800 & 6810 Piedmont Center Plaza, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    328
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Winwood Children's Center

    14930 Holly Knoll Lane, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    189
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • The Goddard School

    7801 Heritage Village Plaza, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    186
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Kiddie Academy of Gainesville

    13980 Estate Manor Drive, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    182
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Winwood Children's Center IV

    7830 Old Linton Hall Road, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    173
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow

    8299 Harness Shop Road, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    164
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • The Learning Experience - Gainesville

    7541 Virginia Oaks Drive, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    146
    Hours
    6:15 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Willowcreek Academy

    8171 Linton Hall Road, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    140
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Everbrook Academy

    7550 Nolan Road, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    136
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Karter School of Gainesville

    14130 Glenkirk Road, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    133
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Tiny City Academy of Gainesville

    14680 Gap Way, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    124
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • AlphaBEST at Tyler Elementary

    14500 John Marshall Highway, 20155

    Child day center
    Capacity
    75
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Saint Thomas Anglican Church

    7500 Logos Way, 20155

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    60
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

Paying for childcare in Gainesville

Three programs can help Gainesville families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Gainesville", it counts Gainesville centers and homes; where it says "Across Virginia", it counts the whole state.

Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP)

Virginia child care subsidy. Administered by: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services

94%In Gainesvilleaccept this program15 of 16 centers and homes reporting

69%Across Virginiaare current subsidy providers1,857 of 2,686 centers reporting

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Frequently asked questions about childcare in Gainesville

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Gainesville?

Gainesville has 16 licensed childcare centers and homes in Virginia's licensing records. Among the 375 Virginia cities with listings, Gainesville ranks #47 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety.

Which Gainesville centers accept Child Care Subsidy Program?

15 of Gainesville's 16 centers and homes are listed as accepting Child Care Subsidy Program. Turn on the "Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 69% of Virginia centers in the directory are current Child Care Subsidy Program providers (1,857 of 2,686 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

How families pay for care in Gainesville →

How do I check a Virginia daycare license?

Look the center up in Search for Child Care, Virginia's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Virginia?

For children 0–15 months in licensed child care centers, Virginia allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2). For 16–23 months it is 1:5. The full Virginia table is in the Virginia guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Virginia license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →