Main Street United Methodist Church
212 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA
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Free State Academy
- licensed capacity
- 20
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Free State Academy
Free State Academy is a child care center in Bedford, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Free State Academy has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Free State Academy
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no inspection visits for Free State Academy in the records we copied on October 2, 2026.
License
- Status
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #ID51790
Inspections
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no inspection visits for Free State Academy in the records we copied on October 2, 2026.
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FAQ
Questions about Free State Academy
Is Free State Academy licensed?
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Does Free State Academy have inspection violations?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no inspection visits for Free State Academy in the records we copied on October 2, 2026.
How many children can Free State Academy care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Free State Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Free State Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Free State Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 259-8308 to ask.
What is Free State Academy's phone number?
(434) 259-8308.
Where is Free State Academy?
511 E Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523. The nearest other daycare we list is Main Street United Methodist Church, 0.2 miles away.