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Castle Head Start/early Head Start

License 243808871Child Care CenterAtwater, CA
1 citation on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
8 children
Phone
(209) 381-5176
Address
2050 Academy Drive
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.

  • 101417(a)(1)Type B

    Toddler component in an infant care center. The infant care center shall obtain written permission from the child's authorized representative for the placement of the child in the toddler program. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observation of toddler option children’s files which did not contain documentation of written permission by the children’s authorized representative. This is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

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Inspection record

4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-12.

4 routine inspections.

1 citation across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Castle Head Start/early Head Start licensed in California?

Yes, Castle Head Start/early Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.

How many citations does Castle Head Start/early Head Start have?

Castle Head Start/early Head Start has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).

When was Castle Head Start/early Head Start last inspected?

Castle Head Start/early Head Start was last inspected on August 12, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Castle Head Start/early Head Start?

Castle Head Start/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 8 children. It is located in Atwater, Merced County, California.

How does Castle Head Start/early Head Start compare to other daycares in Merced County?

Castle Head Start/early 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 Castle Head Start/early Head Start have any serious violations?

Castle Head Start/early Head Start has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

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