Frederick County Center
Licensed for 74 children from 3 years to 5 years 11 months, open weekdays 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Offers Head Start.
444 Shady Elm Road, Winchester, VA, 22602
Listing details last changed Oct 24, 2026
Frederick County Center is a child day center in Winchester, Virginia.
Capacity
74
Ages
3 years - 5 years 11 months
Hours
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
License & details for Frederick County 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
- Jun 21, 2027
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Frederick County Center
- Monday
- 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM–4:30 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
- Head Start
License and inspection timeline for Frederick County Center
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Level 3
The state's own rating, shown as the state reports it
Last inspected
Oct 7, 2026
15 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 Winchester
| Measure | This center | Typical in Winchester |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 74 children | 76 children |
| Weekday opening time | 8:00 AM | 6:53 AM |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 1 month |
Winchester has 28 licensed centers.
Where Frederick County Center is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Level 3
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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.
- 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 Frederick County Center
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Questions parents ask about Frederick County Center
Does Frederick County Center accept child care subsidy?
The Virginia record does not list Frederick County Center as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Frederick County Center serve?
Frederick County Center 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.
Does Frederick County Center offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Frederick County Center as taking Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
What are the hours at Frederick County Center?
Frederick County Center is open weekdays 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Frederick County Center licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 74 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Frederick County Center licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Frederick County Center's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on October 7, 2026, and 15 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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