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STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Charlotte

401 Thomas Jefferson Hwy, Charlotte Court Hous, VA 23923
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days

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About STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Charlotte

STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Charlotte is a licensed child care center in Charlotte Court Hous, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Charlotte

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
78 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1107863
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 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 15 visits
  1. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #3, in care for 1 month, was not signed.”
  4. Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #3, in care for 1 month, was not signed.”
  5. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on review of medications, the center failed to ensure that all medications were labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: Medication for child # 2 did not have the child’s name on the medication box. The box was still sealed by the manufacturers.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Based on observation, and staff record review, the center failed to ensure that program leaders met one of the requirements for their position. Evidence: Staff # 2 record indicated that the job title for staff # 2 was a program leader. The staff person did not have the required 6 months of supervised programmatic experience in a childcare setting.”
  10. Oct 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on review of medications, the center failed to ensure that all medications were labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: Medication for child # 2 did not have the child’s name on the medication box. The box was still sealed by the manufacturers.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Based on observation, and staff record review, the center failed to ensure that program leaders met one of the requirements for their position. Evidence: Staff # 2 record indicated that the job title for staff # 2 was a program leader. The staff person did not have the required 6 months of supervised programmatic experience in a childcare setting.”
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Mar 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked in a way that prevents entry. Evidence: 1.In the preschool room, a was using a spray bottle of water to help clean the tables. The child was finished cleaning the tables and the two staff were occupied with other children. The child went into the cabinet and took out another spray bottle of soap and water. The child had access to the spray bottle with bleach water.”
  2. Mar 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked in a way that prevents entry. Evidence: 1.In the preschool room, a was using a spray bottle of water to help clean the tables. The child was finished cleaning the tables and the two staff were occupied with other children. The child went into the cabinet and took out another spray bottle of soap and water. The child had access to the spray bottle with bleach water.”
  3. Oct 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of four staff records, board officers and agents the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2 had a hire date of 5/17/2022. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff # 7 did not provide documentation when requested.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure that all hands were washed with soap and water or with a wipe. Evidence: 1.Child # 1 was feed a bottle and the infant's hands were not washed after eating.”
  4. Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 5, 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- Charlotte

Is STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Charlotte 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- Charlotte last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 2 of 8 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- Charlotte care for?

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

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

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

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

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

Where is STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Charlotte?

401 Thomas Jefferson Hwy, Charlotte Court Hous, VA 23923. The nearest other daycare we list is Ash Camp Baptist Church, 8.2 miles away.

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