About North Star Early Childhood Education Center
North Star is one of the Early Childhood Education Centers run by Stafford County Public Schools, alongside Rising Star. It offers a full day program starting at 9:45 a.m., an afternoon half day program starting at 12:45 p.m., and no morning half day program. Arrival drop-off runs from 7:30 to 7:45 a.m. for sign-in through the car line. The curriculum is based on Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum and covers language and literacy, math readiness, science, health, social skills and motor skills. Children get individual help, large group and small group activities, and art, music and outdoor play planned daily. When schools open on a 2 hour early release, the full day program dismisses at 12:00 p.m. Families can find a family handbook, monthly newsletters and online school payments. Rated 5.0 from 6 Google reviews, all five stars.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesEnrichment programs
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (540) 658-4090
- 101 Shepherds Way, Stafford, VA 22556
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Questions parents ask about North Star Early Childhood Education Center
What ages does North Star Early Childhood Education Center serve?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center takes preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does North Star Early Childhood Education Center cost?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (540) 658-4090 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does North Star Early Childhood Education Center accept child care subsidies?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (540) 658-4090 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
Are meals included at North Star Early Childhood Education Center?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
What teaching approach does North Star Early Childhood Education Center use?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is North Star Early Childhood Education Center licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up North Star Early Childhood Education Center in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.
Where is North Star Early Childhood Education Center and how do I contact it?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center is at 101 Shepherds Way, Stafford, VA 22556. Its phone number is (540) 658-4090. It has a 5.0-star rating from 6 Google reviews.
Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-11-12. Report a correction or request removal. Back to preschools and day care centers in Stafford.