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Placentia Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 632-8787
- Address
- 840 South Melrose
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,668*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-26.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Placentia
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Placentia Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Placentia Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2004.
How many citations does Placentia Head Start have?
Placentia Head Start has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Placentia Head Start last inspected?
Placentia Head Start was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Placentia Head Start?
Placentia 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 60 children. It is located in Placentia, Orange County, California.
How does Placentia Head Start compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Placentia Head Start has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Placentia Head Start have any serious violations?
Placentia Head Start has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Placentia Head Start serve?
Placentia Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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