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Childcare centers in Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth has 62 licensed childcare centers and homes in Virginia's licensing records. Among the 375 Virginia cities with listings, Portsmouth ranks #13 by centers and homes on file. 51 of 62 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 →

  • 62licensed centers and homes in Portsmouthon file in the state's licensing records
  • 4,561licensed seatsof 62 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 47%serve infantsof 62 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 82%accept Child Care Subsidy Programof 62 centers and homes reporting
  • 76%open before 7 AMof 59 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 5%open after 6 PMof 59 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Portsmouth

Showing 1 to 50 of 62 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • YMCA Child Care at Portsmouth YMCA

    4900 High Street West, 23703

    Child day center
    Capacity
    250
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Criss Cross Campus, LLC

    1200 Hodges Ferry Rd, 23701

    Child day center
    Capacity
    170
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Effingham Street Family YMCA

    1013 Effingham Street, 23704

    Child day center
    Capacity
    154
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Little Sunshine 2 Academy

    3545 Victory Blvd, 23701

    Child day center
    Capacity
    150
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Portsmouth Boys & Girls Club

    5905 Portsmouth Boulevard, 23701

    Child day center
    Capacity
    150
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • KinderCare Education-Churchland

    6025 Churchland Boulevard, 23703

    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

  • Children's Harbor - Olde Towne

    620 London Street, 23704

    Child day center
    Capacity
    120
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Gentle Touch Learning Center 2

    309 Columbia Street, 23704

    Child day center
    Capacity
    120
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • La Petite Academy #7139

    3903 Cedar Lane, 23703

    Child day center
    Capacity
    115
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Western Branch KinderCare

    5700 Trucker Street, 23703

    Child day center
    Capacity
    102
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Christopher Academy

    3300 Cedar Lane, 23703

    Child day center
    Capacity
    100
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • HRCAP Cavalier Manor

    1218 Cavalier Boulevard, 23701

    Child day center
    Capacity
    99
    Hours
    8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Criss Cross Academy

    6219 Portsmouth Boulevard, 23701

    Child day center
    Capacity
    98
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Sweethaven Baptist Church

    5000 West Norfolk Road, 23703

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    90
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • AlphaBEST @ Churchland Elementary

    5601 Michael Lane, 23703

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

  • AlphaBEST @ Hodges Manor Elementary

    1201 Cherokee Road, 23701

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

  • AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary

    1300 Horne Avenue, 23701

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

  • AlphaBEST @ Park View Elementary

    260 Elm Avenue, 23704

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

  • AlphaBEST @ Simonsdale Elementary

    4841 Clifford Street, 23701

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

  • AlphaBEST @ Victory Elementary

    2828 Greenwood Drive, 23701

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

  • Thomas B. Hargrave Educational Center

    801 Tazewell Street, 23701

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

  • Creative Learners Academy

    3200 & 3204 Victory Boulevard, 23702

    Child day center
    Capacity
    72
    Hours
    5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Lotta Luv Outreach Ministries

    4410 W Norfolk Rd, 23703

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    70
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Small Voices' Academy

    5960 Churchland Boulevard, 23703

    Child day center
    Capacity
    70
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Toras Chaim

    3110 Sterling Point Drive, 23703

    Child day center
    Capacity
    67
    Hours
    8:15 AM to 4:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Rising Stars Learning Center

    31-33 Alabama Avenue, 23702

    Child day center
    Capacity
    64
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Wise 360 Academy

    5307 Portsmouth Blvd, 23701

    Child day center
    Capacity
    64
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Grove Baptist Church

    6006 Churchland Boulevard, 23703

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    61
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • Biltmore Baptist Church

    3214 Elliott Avenue, 23702

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    60
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Simonsdale Presbyterian Church

    5016 Vick Street, 23701

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    56
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Eagles Nest Learning Academy

    3801 Turnpike Road, 23701

    Child day center
    Capacity
    41
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • HRCAP JFK

    12 Grand Street, 23701

    Child day center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    8:15 AM to 3:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K

  • Little Bear Learning Center

    601 Washington St., 23704

    Child day center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Saint Andrews United Methodist Church

    5615 Portsmouth Blvd, 23701

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Sattvic Space Inc.

    4811 High Street W., 23703

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Zion Baptist Church

    225 Hatton Street, 23704

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • The Meet Up, LLC DBA Our Kids Can

    3706 Winchester Drive, 23707

    Child day center
    Capacity
    38
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

Paying for childcare in Portsmouth

Three programs can help Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth", it counts Portsmouth 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

82%In Portsmouthaccept this program51 of 62 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 Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth has 62 licensed childcare centers and homes in Virginia's licensing records. Among the 375 Virginia cities with listings, Portsmouth ranks #13 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety.

Which Portsmouth centers accept Child Care Subsidy Program?

51 of Portsmouth's 62 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.

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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 →