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STEPS Head Start & Childcare

2720 Layne Street, Farmville, VA 23901
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
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About STEPS Head Start & Childcare

STEPS Head Start & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Farmville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity59 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

STEPS Head Start & Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for STEPS Head Start & Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#ID48179
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-B-2

      “The center shall inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Child #1 sustained an injury, while under the supervision of the center on 3/4/2026, that required outside medical attention. The center did not notify the department that the injury occurred until 3/20/2026.”
  3. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2, employed for three years, did not have current CPR training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2, employed for three years, did not have current first aid training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 6 children present in Classroom 3, but only 5 were marked present on the attendance record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In Classroom 5, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet. A mop with cleaning solution was also found in the restroom. Both were within reach of children.”
  7. Jan 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2, employed for three years, did not have current CPR training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2, employed for three years, did not have current first aid training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 6 children present in Classroom 3, but only 5 were marked present on the attendance record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In Classroom 5, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet. A mop with cleaning solution was also found in the restroom. Both were within reach of children.”
  8. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all required out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff # 5 had a documented employment date of 11/28/2022. Staff # 5 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. The state indicated on the sworn statement does not participates in the National Fingerprint File which requires a CPS and Criminal check from that state.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all diaper requirements were met. Evidence: 1.The trash can in the Mixed Deliver classroom that held soiled diapers had a barrier that prevented the staff member’s hands nor soiled diaper from touching the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on interview and review of staff record, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 started employment on 02/26/2024 and the TB screening was dated 03/01/2024. 2.Staff # 3 started employment on 03/12/2024 and the TB screening was dated 03/13/2024.”
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  1. Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all required out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff # 5 had a documented employment date of 11/28/2022. Staff # 5 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. The state indicated on the sworn statement does not participates in the National Fingerprint File which requires a CPS and Criminal check from that state.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all diaper requirements were met. Evidence: 1.The trash can in the Mixed Deliver classroom that held soiled diapers had a barrier that prevented the staff member’s hands nor soiled diaper from touching the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on interview and review of staff record, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 started employment on 02/26/2024 and the TB screening was dated 03/01/2024. 2.Staff # 3 started employment on 03/12/2024 and the TB screening was dated 03/13/2024.”
  2. Aug 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 started employment on 07/06/2023 and the TB screening/test was dated 05/19/2023. 2.Staff # 2 started employment on 11/21/2022 and the TB screening/test was dated 12/05/2022. 3.Staff # 3 started employment on 09/14/2021 and the TB screening/test was dated 09/21/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review of six corporate officers, the center failed to ensure that required background checks are repeated every 5 years per the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1.Board Officer #1 had a sworn statement date of 07/26/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years. 2. Board Officer #2 had a sworn statement date of 03/15/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years. 3.Board Officer # 2 had a fingerprint eligibility letter dated 03/16/2018. An updated fingerprint eligibility letter was not provided. 4. Board Officer #2 had a CPS check dated 04/19/2018. The CPS check was not updated after 5 years. 5. Board Officer #4 had a sworn statement date of 07/26/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years. 6. Board Officer # 4 had a fingerprint eligibility letter dated 08/10/2018. An updated fingerprint eligibility letter was not provided. 7. Board Officer #4 had a CPS check dated 08/17/2018. The CPS check was not updated after 5 years.”
  3. Aug 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 started employment on 07/06/2023 and the TB screening/test was dated 05/19/2023. 2.Staff # 2 started employment on 11/21/2022 and the TB screening/test was dated 12/05/2022. 3.Staff # 3 started employment on 09/14/2021 and the TB screening/test was dated 09/21/2021.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review of six corporate officers, the center failed to ensure that required background checks are repeated every 5 years per the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1.Board Officer #1 had a sworn statement date of 07/26/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years. 2. Board Officer #2 had a sworn statement date of 03/15/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years. 3.Board Officer # 2 had a fingerprint eligibility letter dated 03/16/2018. An updated fingerprint eligibility letter was not provided. 4. Board Officer #2 had a CPS check dated 04/19/2018. The CPS check was not updated after 5 years. 5. Board Officer #4 had a sworn statement date of 07/26/2018. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years. 6. Board Officer # 4 had a fingerprint eligibility letter dated 08/10/2018. An updated fingerprint eligibility letter was not provided. 7. Board Officer #4 had a CPS check dated 08/17/2018. The CPS check was not updated after 5 years.”
  4. Jan 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of three staff record's the center failed to ensure that all out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff # 2 hired on 11/28/2022 and lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years in a non NFF state (national fingerprint file). Staff # 2 is required to have a criminal background prior to starting the position.”
  5. Jan 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of three staff record's the center failed to ensure that all out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff # 2 hired on 11/28/2022 and lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years in a non NFF state (national fingerprint file). Staff # 2 is required to have a criminal background prior to starting the position.”
  6. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo 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 STEPS Head Start & Childcare

Is STEPS Head Start & Childcare 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 last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 11 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 care for?

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

Does STEPS Head Start & Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are STEPS Head Start & Childcare's hours?

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

How much does STEPS Head Start & Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 315-5909 to ask.

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

(434) 315-5909.

Where is STEPS Head Start & Childcare?

2720 Layne Street, Farmville, VA 23901. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Learning Center of Farmville, 1.1 miles away.

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