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Elim 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) 381-5170
- Address
- 7677 Lander 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.
- 101212(D)(1)(C)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA reviewed records indicating closure of afternoon session on September 7, 2022 for lack of water, nor was the issues with unsafe drinking water reported to CCLD, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101215.1(d)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above desginated substitute director on site has not been reported to the CCLD. Director qualifications are incomplete missing orientation certificate in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above In Septemeber of 2022 Master teacher at ELIM Headstart was informed due to construction around Hilmar the water is unsafe to drink. LPA observed two functioning water fountains accessible to children.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 2026-03-05.
3 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Hilmar
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Elim Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Elim Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Elim Head Start have?
Elim Head Start has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Elim Head Start last inspected?
Elim Head Start was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Elim Head Start?
Elim 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 Hilmar, Merced County, California.
How does Elim Head Start compare to other daycares in Merced County?
Elim Head Start has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.
Does Elim Head Start have any serious violations?
Elim 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 Elim Head Start serve?
Elim Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 20 children.
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