Amherst Baptist Church
226 Lexington Tpke., Amherst, VA
Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst
- licensed capacity
- 17
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst
Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst is a licensed child care center in Amherst, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 17 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 17 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Conditional)
- Capacity
- 17 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #ID53911
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 1 visit
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst
Is Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst had rules cited by the state?
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst care for?
17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 434-2340 to ask.
What is Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst's phone number?
(203) 434-2340.
Where is Community Development Institute Head Start- Amherst?
156 Davis Street, Amherst, VA 24521. The nearest other daycare we list is Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool, 0.4 miles away.