Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford
Licensed for 18 children from 3 years to 5 years 11 months, open weekdays 7:30 AM–2:30 PM.
1364 American Way Court, Bedford, VA, 24523
Listing details last changed Oct 31, 2026
Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford is a child day center in Bedford, Virginia.
Capacity
18
Ages
3 years - 5 years 11 months
Hours
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m, Monday - Friday
License & details for Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford
- Facility type
- Child day center
- A child care program for two or more children under age 13 in a facility that is not the home of the provider or of any child in care, or for 13 or more children at any location. Children are in care for less than 24 hours. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.02 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Conditional
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Feb 18, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford
- Monday
- 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
License and inspection timeline for Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford
Last inspected
Oct 21, 2026
2 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Bedford
| Measure | This center | Typical in Bedford |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 children | 35 children |
| Weekday opening time | 7:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 2 years 9 months |
Bedford has 8 licensed centers.
Own this center? Get a free website
We build it from a few questions you answer, no code and no design skills needed.
- A hosted website built with you
- The enrollment assistant
- A leads inbox for every inquiry
Staff-to-child ratios in Virginia
Virginia sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 3–4 years
- 1:10
Rule: 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Virginia
Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (opens in a new tab) is Virginia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford
Check each question off as you ask it. Write the answers in the margin.
Questions parents ask about Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford
Does Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford accept child care subsidy?
The Virginia record does not list Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford serve?
Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 5 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years - 5 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford?
Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford is open weekdays 7:30 AM–2:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 18 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Community Development Institute Head Start-Bedford's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on October 21, 2026, and 2 inspections are on record in all. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Check this license on Search for Child Care (Virginia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
Other childcare centers in Bedford
Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Assoc - Early Learning
1102 Turnpike Road
Bedford Area Family Young Men's Christian Association
1111 Turnpike Road
Bedford Baptist Church
1516 Oakwood Street
Free State Academy
511 E Main Street
HumanKind - Bedford
1928 Moneta Road
Own this center? Get a free website
We build it from a few questions you answer, no code and no design skills needed.
- A hosted website built with you
- The enrollment assistant
- A leads inbox for every inquiry