Daycare Cost in Virginia Beach City, VA
Childcare pricing data for Virginia Beach City, Virginia (2022). Population: 457,900.
Compared to Virginia Average
Center-based infant care in Virginia Beach City costs $12,314/year, which is $1,868 more (18% above average) compared to the Virginia average of $10,446/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $237/week | $12,314 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $195/week | $10,115 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $190/week | $9,903 |
| Family Infant | $161/week | $8,374 |
| Family Toddler | $158/week | $8,231 |
| Family Preschool | $158/week | $8,192 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Virginia Beach City is $87,544. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 14%, center-based infant care in Virginia Beach City exceeds this threshold.
Childcare in Virginia Beach City, VA
Virginia Beach, an independent city with a population of 460,000, is the largest city in Virginia and home to one of the most concentrated military communities on the East Coast. Naval Air Station Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, and the proximity to Naval Station Norfolk in neighboring city shape a community where a significant portion of families are active-duty, reserve, or veteran households. Infant care averages around $10,088 per year, moderate by national standards but a stretch for junior enlisted families on military pay. The city's resort economy along the oceanfront, healthcare sector (Sentara Virginia Beach General), and growing tech presence in the Town Center area round out a diverse employment base.
Finding Care
The Town Center/Pembroke area and the Great Neck Road corridor have the highest density of quality childcare centers. The suburban neighborhoods of Kempsville, Landstown, and Princess Anne have solid center-based options serving military and civilian families. On-base Child Development Centers (CDCs) at NAS Oceana and Little Creek are available through MilChildCare.com, but waitlists of 6–12 months are typical, making off-base care essential for most military families. Family childcare homes are common in residential neighborhoods near the bases.
Local Resources
Child Care Connection, operated through the Planning Council of Virginia Beach, serves as the city's CCR&R, providing referrals and subsidy navigation through Virginia's subsidy program. Military families should register on MilChildCare.com and explore Military OneSource for the MCCYN fee assistance program at participating civilian providers. Virginia Beach Head Start and Early Head Start, operated by the Southeastern Virginia Community Development Corporation, maintain sites across the city. Virginia's Quality Rating and Improvement System (Virginia Quality) rates participating providers.
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Other Counties in Virginia
Counties with similar daycare costs to Virginia Beach City.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake City | $12,314 | same |
| Orange County | $12,197 | $117 less |
| Fredericksburg City | $12,197 | $117 less |
| Poquoson City | $12,197 | $117 less |
| Caroline County | $12,188 | $126 less |