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Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville

11477 Nickelsville Highway, Nickelsville, VA 24271
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days

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About Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville

Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville is a licensed child care center in Nickelsville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes its programs: early head start and head start.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsEarly Head Start and head start
CurriculumHigh Scope Approach
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#709366
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement monthly practice evacuation drills. The center did not have documentation of an evacuation drill for 5/2024.”
  5. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “This is a repeat violation. Based on observation and measurement, the resilient surfacing did not meet the resilient surfacing measurement. Evidence: In the front and back use zone of the swings pea gravel measured approximately 0-4 inches. The use zone of swings is twice the height of the swing beam in front and back of the swing. The required depth is 6 inches.”
  6. Oct 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation and measurement, the required depth of resilient surfacing was not maintained. Evidence: 1. Approximately 5 feet In front of the swings and in back of the swings, the pea gravel measured less than the 6 inches required. Bare dirt was showing in some spots.”
  7. May 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation and measurement, where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing failed to comply with minimum safety standard. Evidence: 1. In front of the swings and in back of the swings there was bare ground showing approximately two feet by one foot in the in the fall zone. Gravel measured 2-3 inches around the bare areas.”
  8. Oct 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on measurement, the center had a water supply that was higher than the maximum required. Evidence: 1. The water temperature in the bathroom the children use measured 122 degrees.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on measurement, the playground equipment did not have the required resilient surfacing depth in the fall zones. Evidence: 1. The resilient surfacing measured approximately 0-3 inches in front of the swings where the children typically land.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “The center failed to have all the required information in a child's record. Evidence: 1. Child record #4 did not have two emergency addresses.”
  9. Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 17, 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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Questions about Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville

Is Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville licensed?

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

When was Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 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 Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 479-2790 to ask.

What is Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville's phone number?

(276) 479-2790.

Where is Scott County Public School Head Start-Nickelsville?

11477 Nickelsville Highway, Nickelsville, VA 24271. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Day Care, 10.9 miles away.

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