First Steps Learning Center LLC
Licensed for 25 children from 3 months to 7 years 11 months, open weekdays 6:30 AM–5:30 PM. Takes CCSP.
8146 Elm Street, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
First Steps Learning Center LLC is a child day center in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Capacity
25
Ages
3 months - 7 years 11 months
Hours
6:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday
License & details for First Steps Learning Center LLC
- 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
- Jan 25, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Hours at First Steps Learning Center LLC
- 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 First Steps Learning Center LLC
Last inspected
Jun 11, 2026
10 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 Mechanicsville
| Measure | This center | Typical in Mechanicsville |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 25 children | 105 children |
| Weekday opening time | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Youngest age served | 3 months | 2½ years |
Mechanicsville has 38 licensed centers. First Steps Learning Center LLC is one of 13 that take infants, one of 21 that accept child care subsidy and one of 10 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.
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Questions parents ask about First Steps Learning Center LLC
Does First Steps Learning Center LLC accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists First Steps Learning Center LLC as accepting child care subsidy, such as Virginia's child care subsidy program (CCSP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does First Steps Learning Center LLC serve?
First Steps Learning Center LLC is licensed to care for children from 3 months to 7 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 3 months - 7 years 11 months.
What are the hours at First Steps Learning Center LLC?
First Steps Learning Center LLC 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 First Steps Learning Center LLC licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 25 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is First Steps Learning Center LLC licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists First Steps Learning Center LLC's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on June 11, 2026, and 10 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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