Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Amherst County

Amherst County, Virginia is home to 11 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, VA 3 providers Amherst, VA 5 providers Madison Heights, VA 7 providers

Child Care Centers in Amherst County

8 providers in Amherst County: Madison Heights, Amherst,

Child Care Center Amelon Early Learning Center Madison Heights, VA 24572 Capacity 132 Child Care Center Amherst Baptist Church Amherst, VA 24521 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Caterpillar Clubhouse #3 Madison Heights, VA 24572 Capacity 267 Child Care Center E.M.R. Center Madison Heights, VA 24572 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Little People's Academy, LLC Madison Heights, VA 24572 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Providence Bible Day Center VA 24574 Capacity 128 Child Care Center Step By Step Early Learning Center Madison Heights, VA 24572 Capacity 124 Child Care Center Temple Baptist Church VA 24572 Capacity 78

Family Child Care Homes in Amherst County

1 provider in Amherst County: Amherst

Family Child Care Home Ms. Pauline Henley Amherst, VA 24521 Capacity 10

Preschools in Amherst County

2 providers in Amherst County: Amherst

Preschool Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool Amherst, VA 24521 Capacity 30 Preschool Little Learners Preschool Amherst, VA 24521 Capacity 43

Head Start Programs in Amherst County

3 providers in Amherst County: Amherst, Madison Heights

Head Start Program Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst Amherst, VA 24521 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Community Development Institute Head Start- Madison Heights Madison Heights, VA 24572 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Madison Heights Head Start Madison Heights, VA 24572 Capacity 20

Child Care Providers in Amherst County

1 provider in Amherst County:

Child Care Provider Jessica Hartle VA 24574 Capacity 4

Choosing care in Amherst County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Amherst County, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Amherst County have?

According to current licensing data, Amherst County, Virginia has 11 licensed providers: 8 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Amherst County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Amherst, Madison Heights have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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