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Delhi Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (209) 383-7147
- Address
- 16249 Delhi Avenue
- 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.
- 101161(a)Type B
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
Based on teacher interview, observation and record review, the licensee did not comply Building A is not being utilized for childcare. LPA observed space to be empty and used by other staff with adult furishings. Licensee applied for a capacity of 40. Capacity was issued for classroom A and classroom C limitations which is not being maintained and poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101212(b)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Licensee has not reported or provided CCLD with information of new site supervisor or director 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 teacher interview, and record review, the required drinking water testing has not been completed. This poses a potential threat to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-01-08.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Delhi
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Delhi Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Delhi Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Delhi Head Start have?
Delhi Head Start has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Delhi Head Start last inspected?
Delhi Head Start was last inspected on January 8, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Delhi Head Start?
Delhi 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 20 children. It is located in Delhi, Merced County, California.
How does Delhi Head Start compare to other daycares in Merced County?
Delhi Head Start has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.
Does Delhi Head Start have any serious violations?
Delhi 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 Delhi Head Start serve?
Delhi Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 20 children.
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