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South Dos Palos Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (209) 827-5641
- Address
- 8540 Christian
- 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
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
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
2023
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
Based on interviews with teachers room 1 has the Home Base program utilizing half of the room for an hour and a half for up to 12 children which include, pregnant parents, infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months twice a month. This space is licensed for preschool and as a toddler option for 4 toddler children ages 18-36 months, therefore operating outside limitations of the capacity of the license, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Licensee has not tested the water at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-01-27.
5 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is South Dos Palos Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, South Dos Palos Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does South Dos Palos Head Start have?
South Dos Palos Head Start has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (5 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was South Dos Palos Head Start last inspected?
South Dos Palos Head Start was last inspected on January 27, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is South Dos Palos Head Start?
South Dos Palos 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 42 children. It is located in Dos Palos, Merced County, California.
How does South Dos Palos Head Start compare to other daycares in Merced County?
South Dos Palos Head Start has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.
Does South Dos Palos Head Start have any serious violations?
South Dos Palos Head Start has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does South Dos Palos Head Start serve?
South Dos Palos Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 42 children.
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