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STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham

77 Buckingham Preschool Road, Buckingham, VA 23921
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days

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About STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham

STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham is a licensed child care center in Buckingham, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 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
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#1107864
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 10 visits
  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list in classroom 1 was not updated listing a diagnosed food allergy for Child #3.”
  4. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of board officer's and agents for the program, the center failed to ensure that all background checks were completed per the requirement of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. Board officer # 2 that took office on 7/1/2020 was missing a signed Sworn Statement and a returned CPS check on the day of the inspection. 2. Board officer # 4 that took office 7/1/2019 was missing a signed Sworn Statement on the day of the inspection. 3. Agent # 3 that took office on 1/23/2020 was missing a completed CPS check on the day of the inspection.”
  10. Nov 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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Questions about STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham

Is STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham licensed?

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

When was STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham care for?

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

Does STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham accept child care subsidies?

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

What are STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 969-1266 to ask.

What is STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham's phone number?

(434) 969-1266.

Where is STEPS Head Start & Childcare - Buckingham?

77 Buckingham Preschool Road, Buckingham, VA 23921. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Virginia Christian School, 2 miles away.

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