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Head Start - Fortuna
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (707) 725-6532
- Address
- 2085 Newburg Road
- Licensed since
Humboldt County context
102*CCLD
Total facilities
0.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2024
- 101700.3(b)(2)Type B
Deficiency was made in error.
2022
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on record review, the facility had 2 faucets that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-09-23.
3 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Head Start - Fortuna licensed in California?
Yes, Head Start - Fortuna is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.
How many citations does Head Start - Fortuna have?
Head Start - Fortuna has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Head Start - Fortuna last inspected?
Head Start - Fortuna was last inspected on September 23, 2026. California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Head Start - Fortuna?
Head Start - Fortuna is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 60 children. It is located in Fortuna, Humboldt County, California.
How does Head Start - Fortuna compare to other daycares in Humboldt County?
Head Start - Fortuna has 2 citations. The county average is 0.6 citations per facility. There are 102 licensed childcare facilities in Humboldt County.
Does Head Start - Fortuna have any serious violations?
Head Start - Fortuna has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Head Start - Fortuna serve?
Head Start - Fortuna serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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