Step By Step Early Learning Center
Licensed for 124 children from 1 month to 12 years 11 months, open weekdays 6:30 AM–5:30 PM. Takes CCSP.
4545 South Amherst HWY, Madison Heights, VA, 24572
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
Step By Step Early Learning Center is a child day center in Madison Heights, Virginia.
Capacity
124
Ages
1 month - 12 years 11 months
Hours
6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
License & details for Step By Step Early Learning Center
- 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
- Two Year
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Dec 16, 2026
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Hours at Step By Step Early Learning Center
- Monday
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Friday
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Step By Step Early Learning Center
Last inspected
Apr 30, 2026
19 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 Madison Heights
| Measure | This center | Typical in Madison Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 124 children | 84 children |
| Weekday opening time | 6:30 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 1 month |
Madison Heights has 8 licensed centers. Step By Step Early Learning Center is one of 5 that take infants, one of 6 that accept child care subsidy and one of 6 that open before 7 a.m.
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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.
- 0–15 months
- 1:4
- 16–23 months
- 1:5
- 2 years
- 1:8
- 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.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Step By Step Early Learning Center
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Questions parents ask about Step By Step Early Learning Center
Does Step By Step Early Learning Center accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Step By Step Early Learning Center as accepting child care subsidy, such as Virginia's child care subsidy program (CCSP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Step By Step Early Learning Center serve?
Step By Step Early Learning Center is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
What are the hours at Step By Step Early Learning Center?
Step By Step Early Learning Center is open weekdays 6:30 AM–5:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Step By Step Early Learning Center licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 124 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Step By Step Early Learning Center licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Step By Step Early Learning Center's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on April 30, 2026, and 19 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 →
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