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Portola Head Start
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (530) 832-1029
- Address
- 895 West Street #25
- Licensed since
Plumas County context
20*CCLD
Total facilities
0.7*CCLD
Avg citations
3.7*CCLD
Avg visits
0.1*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.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Grounds 101238(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had 2 faucet(s) that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-09.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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Clean record
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Portola Head Start licensed in California?
Yes, Portola Head Start is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2008.
How many citations does Portola Head Start have?
Portola Head Start has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Portola Head Start last inspected?
Portola Head Start was last inspected on September 9, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Portola Head Start?
Portola 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 40 children. It is located in Portola, Plumas County, California.
How does Portola Head Start compare to other daycares in Plumas County?
Portola Head Start has 1 citations. The county average is 0.7 citations per facility. There are 20 licensed childcare facilities in Plumas County.
Does Portola Head Start have any serious violations?
Portola 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 Portola Head Start serve?
Portola Head Start serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 40 children.
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