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Smith Lane Early Head Start

License 125407397Child Care CenterFortuna, CA
1 citation on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
16 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(707) 725-7969
Address
3040 Smith Lane
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

1 citation 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.

  • 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.

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Inspection record

5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-09-13.

3 routine inspections.

1 citation across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Smith Lane Early Head Start licensed in California?

Yes, Smith Lane Early Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.

How many citations does Smith Lane Early Head Start have?

Smith Lane Early Head Start has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).

When was Smith Lane Early Head Start last inspected?

Smith Lane Early Head Start was last inspected on September 13, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Smith Lane Early Head Start?

Smith Lane Early Head Start 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 16 children. It is located in Fortuna, Humboldt County, California.

How does Smith Lane Early Head Start compare to other daycares in Humboldt County?

Smith Lane Early Head Start has 1 citations. The county average is 0.6 citations per facility. There are 102 licensed childcare facilities in Humboldt County.

Does Smith Lane Early Head Start have any serious violations?

Smith Lane Early Head Start has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Smith Lane Early Head Start serve?

Smith Lane Early Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 16 children.

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