Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 24521 (Amherst, VA)
Drawing on public state data, this directory lists 5 listed care providers in ZIP 24521, Amherst, VA - 1 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 2 preschools, 1 head start programs.
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How to compare care in ZIP 24521
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.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 24521, Amherst, VA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 24521
Among the 5 care providers listed in ZIP 24521, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 5 of these providers report 136 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 136 |
Care types in ZIP 24521
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 1 | View ZIP directory |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Baptist Church | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
| Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 30 |
| Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 17 |
| Little Learners Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 43 |
| Ms. Pauline Henley | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
Providers in ZIP 24521
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Where this data comes from
This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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