Preschools & Day Care in Radford, VA

Radford sits in the New River Valley, and the preschools and day care centers on this page spread well beyond the city. Of the 13, seven have Pulaski County addresses, three are in Giles County, two are in Wythe County and one is in Carroll County. Towns that share the page include Pulaski, Pearisburg, Max Meadows, Dublin, Ripplemead and Hillsville, so a family here is often choosing between a center in town and one a short drive away in the next county.

In Radford itself, Radford Early Learning Center is the KinderCare at 1511 Tyler Ave, open 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. It runs infant and toddler care, Discovery Preschool, prekindergarten, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten, plus before and after school care. It is rated 3.9 from 7 reviews. Grace A Child USA Radford is a non-profit, state licensed children's ministry caring for children from 6 weeks old through pre-K, with before and after school care. It is rated 3.5 from 11 reviews. The R.O.C.K. Club offers Christ-centered child care for ages three to twelve, open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and is rated 5.0 from 6 reviews.

Central Methodist Pre-School is a half-day program at Central Church in Radford for children aged two and a half to five, in small class groups. It follows the Radford City Public School calendar, starting the day after Labor Day and ending the Friday before Memorial Day. It has a single review, at five stars.

Pulaski is the hub for the next group. The YMCA of Pulaski County runs a licensed Child Development Center with Toddler and Pre-K classrooms, uses the Streamin3 curriculum model and provides breakfast, lunch and snack. It is rated 3.5 from 31 reviews, the largest count on this page. Pulaski Head Start Program is run by New River Community Action and gives eligible preschool children and their families developmental services with an emphasis on education, nutrition, parent involvement and health care. Head Start is free for eligible families, and families apply through their local program. Max Meadows Head Start Center, in Wythe County, has two reviews, both five stars.

Best preschools and day care centers in Radford

R.O.C.K. Club

5.0(6 reviews on Google)

1820 2nd St, Radford

  • Preschool program
  • Pre-K class
  • Early drop-off or late pickup
(540) 267-3000

Grace A Child USA Radford

3.5(11 reviews on Google)

602 13th St, Radford

  • Preschool program
  • Pre-K class
  • Infants and toddlers

Dublin has Building Bridges Child Development Center, a Virginia state licensed facility at 4194 Pepperell Way caring for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is rated 3.7 from 3 reviews. In Ripplemead, TLC - Tender Loving Care Daycare & Preschool is a Christian ministry of Riverview Baptist Church, open since 2000, with hours from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and care from 6 weeks to 12 years. It has one review, at 1.0.

Pearisburg has The Imagination Station, rated 5.0 from 8 reviews with all eight at five stars, and Kids & Co. Child Development Center, rated 3.3 from 3 reviews. In Max Meadows, Kiddie Land, LLC has one five-star review. Noah's Ark Day-Care in Hillsville is rated 3.0 from 10 reviews, five at five stars and five at one star. For the smaller names, call about ages, hours and openings before planning around them.

Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Salem, Roanoke and Rocky Mount each have their own page for families who work or live closer to those towns.

Common questions about preschools and day care centers in Radford

Is there a Head Start program near Radford?

Pulaski Head Start Program in Pulaski is run by New River Community Action, and Max Meadows Head Start Center is in Wythe County. Head Start is free for eligible families, and families apply through their local program.

Which Radford centers take infants?

Radford Early Learning Center takes children from 6 weeks, and so does Grace A Child USA Radford. The YMCA of Pulaski County covers infants through preschoolers, and Building Bridges Child Development Center in Dublin starts at 6 weeks.

Where can I find a half-day preschool near Radford?

Central Methodist Pre-School at Central Church in Radford is a half-day program for children aged two and a half to five. It follows the Radford City Public School calendar for holidays and weather.

Who offers Christ-centered child care in the Radford area?

The R.O.C.K. Club in Radford is Christ-centered and serves ages three to twelve from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. TLC - Tender Loving Care Daycare & Preschool in Ripplemead is a ministry of Riverview Baptist Church and serves 6 weeks to 12 years.

Which child care centers near Radford are state licensed?

Grace A Child USA Radford and Building Bridges Child Development Center are described as state licensed. The YMCA of Pulaski County is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education.

Preschools & Day Care near Radford