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The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start

1600 Hollybush Road, Dendron, VA 23839
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days

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About The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start

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.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#728352
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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  1. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  4. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  7. Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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".”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  9. Sep 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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".”
  10. Feb 22, 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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Questions about The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start

Is The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start licensed?

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

When was The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start last inspected?

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.

Has The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start care for?

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

Does The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 267-2558 to ask.

What is The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start's phone number?

(757) 267-2558.

Where is The Improvement Association-Surry Head Start?

1600 Hollybush Road, Dendron, VA 23839.

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