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Head Start - Alice Birney
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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) 442-8977
- Address
- 717 South Avenue
- 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
3 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.
2026
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
2024
- 101223Type A
Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature...
2022
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Building 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 fixture(s) that exceeded allowable levels of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-23.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Eureka
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Head Start - Alice Birney licensed in California?
Yes, Head Start - Alice Birney is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.
How many citations does Head Start - Alice Birney have?
Head Start - Alice Birney has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 13 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 9 other visits).
When was Head Start - Alice Birney last inspected?
Head Start - Alice Birney was last inspected on March 23, 2026 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Head Start - Alice Birney?
Head Start - Alice Birney 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 Eureka, Humboldt County, California.
How does Head Start - Alice Birney compare to other daycares in Humboldt County?
Head Start - Alice Birney has 3 citations. The county average is 0.6 citations per facility. There are 102 licensed childcare facilities in Humboldt County.
Does Head Start - Alice Birney have any serious violations?
Head Start - Alice Birney has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Head Start - Alice Birney had any complaint inspections?
Head Start - Alice Birney has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Head Start - Alice Birney serve?
Head Start - Alice Birney serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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