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Buchanan County Head Start at Council

7600 Helen Henderson Highway, Honaker, VA 24260
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days

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About Buchanan County Head Start at Council

Buchanan County Head Start at Council is a licensed child care center in Honaker, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Buchanan County Head Start at Council has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Buchanan County Head Start at Council

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#837147
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Records and paperwork 1

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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  1. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that includes all the required information. The record for child #3, #4 and #5 did not have the addresses for emergency contacts.”
  4. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain all the required information for the children's records. Evidence: Child records 1-5 did not contain emergency contact addresses, two are required for each child.”
  9. Sep 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to get proof of identity and age for each child. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed five children's records. Child #2 did did not have the required information.”
  10. Apr 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-H

      “Based on observation, the center had a nonprescription medication that was not i the original container with the direction label attached. Evidence: 1. There was Benadryl that at the center and it was not in the original container with the direction label attached.”
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Buchanan County Head Start at Council

Is Buchanan County Head Start at Council licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Buchanan County Head Start at Council last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Buchanan County Head Start at Council had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits 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 Buchanan County Head Start at Council care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Buchanan County Head Start at Council accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Buchanan County Head Start at Council's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Buchanan County Head Start at Council cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 859-7150 to ask.

What is Buchanan County Head Start at Council's phone number?

(276) 859-7150.

Where is Buchanan County Head Start at Council?

7600 Helen Henderson Highway, Honaker, VA 24260. The nearest other daycare we list is Buchanan County Head Start at Twin Valley #2, 10.3 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).