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Planada Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (209) 381-5188
- Address
- 26 North Fremont
- Licensed since
Merced County context
285*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*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.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Planada Head Start facility was constructed before 2010 and has not tested the water for lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-24.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Planada Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Planada Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does Planada Head Start have?
Planada Head Start has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was Planada Head Start last inspected?
Planada Head Start was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Planada Head Start?
Planada 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 40 children. It is located in Planada, Merced County, California.
How does Planada Head Start compare to other daycares in Merced County?
Planada Head Start has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.
Does Planada Head Start have any serious violations?
Planada 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 Planada Head Start serve?
Planada Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 40 children.
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