Ms. Mabel Wilkins
Spring Grove, VA 23881 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start is a licensed child care center in Dendron, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 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 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 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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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, must be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a broken sliding cabinet door under the hand washing sink used by children. The door was off of its track and had water damage that caused the wood to splinter.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on review, facility did not maintain documentation of required emergency drills. Evidence: There was not documentation of shelter-in-place and lockdown drills completed in 2023.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on observation, facility did not ensure medication is labeled with the child's name. Evidence: Allergy medication stored in the locked medicine cabinet was not labeled with the child's name.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, facility did not ensure hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Hand sanitizer was stored on a cabinet approximately 3' tall and on top of file cabinet approximately 5' tall. The hand sanitizers were labeled "Warnings and Keep out of Reach of Children".”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review, facility did not ensure 5 of 5 children's records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during review of children's records: 1. The records for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not document start date of attendance. 2. The record for child #3 did not document emergency contact addresses.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-1
“Based on observation, facility did not ensure the most recently issued license is posted at the public entrance. Evidence: The license posted expired April 15, 2022.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, facility did not ensure hazardous substance are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Cleaning and sanitizing substances were observed stored on top of a cabinet in the classroom, on a open shelf in the bathroom and on top of the paper towel disposal. Items were labeled with "Caution or Warnings" and "keep out of reach of children".”
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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 March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 267-2558 to ask.
(757) 267-2558.
1600 Hollybush Road, Dendron, VA 23839.