Free State Academy
Capacity of 20 children from 3 years to 12 years 11 months, open weekdays 7:30 AM–5:30 PM.
511 E Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
Free State Academy is a religious-exempt child day center in Bedford, Virginia.
Capacity
20
Ages
3 years - 12 years 11 months
Hours
7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday
License & details for Free State Academy
- Facility type
- Religious-exempt child day center
- A child day center run by a religious institution that has chosen not to be licensed. It files an annual statement of intent with the state and tells parents in writing that it is exempt from licensure. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.031 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Exempt
- License status
- unlicensed
- Expires
- May 14, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Free State Academy
- Monday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
How it compares in Bedford
| Measure | This center | Typical in Bedford |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 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.
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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 Free State Academy
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Questions parents ask about Free State Academy
Does Free State Academy accept child care subsidy?
The Virginia record does not list Free State Academy as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Free State Academy serve?
Free State Academy is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years - 12 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Free State Academy?
Free State Academy is open weekdays 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Free State Academy licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 20 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Free State Academy licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Free State Academy's license status as unlicensed. 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 →
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