Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 24523 (Bedford, VA)
ZIP code 24523 takes in part of Bedford, VA. The latest data lists 10 listed care providers with a mailing address here: 6 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 2 head start programs, 1 child care providers.
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Comparing providers in ZIP 24523
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 24523, Bedford, 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.
Care types in ZIP 24523
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 6 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Child Care Providers | 1 | View ZIP directory |
State licensing data for ZIP 24523
The current data counts 10 care providers in ZIP 24523; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. 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. 10 of these providers report 454 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 10 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 454 |
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 56 |
| Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Association | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 180 |
| Bedford Baptist Church | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 49 |
| Bedford Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 17 |
| Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 18 |
| Free State Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| HumanKind - Bedford | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Main Street United Methodist Church | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 82 |
| Ms. Shonna Lawrence | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Tina Parker | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | 4 |
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About the data
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