Scott County Public School Head Start-Duffield Early Head Start
659 Duff Patt Highway, Duffield, VA
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Scott County Public School Head Start -Duffield #1 and #2 is a licensed child care center in Duffield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Scott County Public School Head Start -Duffield #1 and #2 has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. The children in classroom #2 did not wash hands following lunch.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“When playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing must meet the minimum safety standards for resilient surfacing.. The swing fall zone in the front of the slides had bare ground showing in two places and 2-4 inches of pea gravel.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The swing fall zone had 2-4 places of resilient surfacing that measured between 1-3 inches.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on measurement, the water temperature at the sink in #1's classroom was 29 degrees.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and measurement, where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing failed to comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The pea gravel in front and back of the swings had a measurement of approximately 2-3 inches in some areas and in some spots bare ground was showing.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center failed to collect all the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. Child #5 had a diagnosed food allergy and there was no written care plan for the child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“The center failed to collect all the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. Child #5 had a diagnosed food allergy and there was no written care plan for the child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that staff complete 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed three staff records. Staff record #3 contained documentation of 2.5 hours of annual training.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 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.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 431-4212 to ask.
(276) 431-4212.
657 Duff Patt Highway, Duffield, VA 24244. The nearest other daycare we list is Scott County Public School Head Start-Duffield Early Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.