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Colleen Menefee Head Start

License 243810148Child Care CenterLos Banos, CA
2 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
80 children
Age range
0 months to 5 years
Phone
(209) 827-5690
Address
1951 Mission Dr
Licensed since

Merced County context

259*CCLD

Total facilities

1.4*CCLD

Avg citations

5.0*CCLD

Avg visits

0.3*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

2 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.

  • 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B

    ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that two staff members were missing proof of Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers.

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  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed lines of ants in several areas in the children's playground, near children's play equipment. LPA also observed lines of ants going into the classroom buildings.

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Inspection record

6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-12.

3 routine inspections.

2 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Colleen Menefee Head Start licensed in California?

Yes, Colleen Menefee Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.

How many citations does Colleen Menefee Head Start have?

Colleen Menefee Head Start has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (3 inspections, 3 other visits).

When was Colleen Menefee Head Start last inspected?

Colleen Menefee Head Start was last inspected on May 12, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Colleen Menefee Head Start?

Colleen Menefee 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 80 children. It is located in Los Banos, Merced County, California.

How does Colleen Menefee Head Start compare to other daycares in Merced County?

Colleen Menefee Head Start has 2 citations. The county average is 1.4 citations per facility. There are 259 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.

Does Colleen Menefee Head Start have any serious violations?

Colleen Menefee Head Start has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Colleen Menefee Head Start serve?

Colleen Menefee Head Start serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 80 children.

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