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Childcare centers in Sterling, VA

Sterling has 29 licensed childcare centers and homes in Virginia's licensing records. Among the 375 Virginia cities with listings, Sterling ranks #31 by centers and homes on file. 18 of 29 centers and homes accept Child Care Subsidy Program. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) public records · Virginia childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 29licensed centers and homes in Sterlingon file in the state's licensing records
  • 3,986licensed seatsof 29 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 55%serve infantsof 29 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 62%accept Child Care Subsidy Programof 29 centers and homes reporting
  • 46%open before 7 AMof 28 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 29%open after 6 PMof 28 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Sterling

Showing 1 to 29 of 29 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • Karter School of Cascades

    21290 Springlake Court, 20166

    Child day center
    Capacity
    300
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Sterling Early Learning Academy

    46586 S Cottage Road, 20164

    Child day center
    Capacity
    233
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Montessori Children's House of Loudoun

    880 W. Church Road, 20164

    Child day center
    Capacity
    220
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Golden Path Academy

    21631 Ridgetop Circle, 20166

    Child day center
    Capacity
    202
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Golden Path Academy LLC

    21631 Ridgetop Circle, 20166

    Child day center
    Capacity
    202
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Everbrook Academy

    24299 Liberty Harvest Court, 20166

    Child day center
    Capacity
    201
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Tiny City Academy

    21019 Forum Terrace, 20166

    Child day center
    Capacity
    175
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • The Learning Experience Sterling

    20881 Potomac View Road, 20165

    Child day center
    Capacity
    166
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Chesterbrook Academy #811

    46120 Woodshire Drive, 20166

    Child day center
    Capacity
    141
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Celebree School of Dulles at Arcola

    24540 Arcola Center Plaza, 20166

    Child day center
    Capacity
    140
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Ivybrook Academy

    20733 Great Falls Plaza, 20165

    Child day center
    Capacity
    134
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • KinderCare Learning Center at Cascades

    20655 Fernbank Court, 20165

    Child day center
    Capacity
    131
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Quba Center

    22149 Davis Drive, Suite 180, 20164

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    130
    Hours
    8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KinderCare Learning Centers 302102

    46386 Logan Way, 20165

    Child day center
    Capacity
    127
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • La Petite Academy

    46839 Maple Leaf Place, 20164

    Child day center
    Capacity
    117
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Galilee United Methodist Church

    45425 Winding Road, 20165

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    108
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Parkside Community Montessori

    624 W Church Road, 20164

    Child day center
    Capacity
    102
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

  • Aya Montessori

    20890 Pidgeon Hill Drive, 20165

    Child day center
    Capacity
    92
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Temple Baptist Church

    45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, 20166

    Religious-exempt child day center
    Capacity
    90
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K

  • Emmanuel Kids Korner

    21630 Ridgetop Circle #160, 20166

    Child day center
    Capacity
    63
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program

Paying for childcare in Sterling

Three programs can help Sterling families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Sterling", it counts Sterling centers and homes; where it says "Across Virginia", it counts the whole state.

Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP)

Virginia child care subsidy. Administered by: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services

62%In Sterlingaccept this program18 of 29 centers and homes reporting

69%Across Virginiaare current subsidy providers1,857 of 2,686 centers reporting

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Frequently asked questions about childcare in Sterling

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Sterling?

Sterling has 29 licensed childcare centers and homes in Virginia's licensing records. Among the 375 Virginia cities with listings, Sterling ranks #31 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety.

Which Sterling centers accept Child Care Subsidy Program?

18 of Sterling's 29 centers and homes are listed as accepting Child Care Subsidy Program. Turn on the "Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 69% of Virginia centers in the directory are current Child Care Subsidy Program providers (1,857 of 2,686 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

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How do I check a Virginia daycare license?

Look the center up in Search for Child Care, Virginia's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Virginia?

For children 0–15 months in licensed child care centers, Virginia allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2). For 16–23 months it is 1:5. The full Virginia table is in the Virginia guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

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 · Virginia license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →