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Portola Head Start

License 325405550Child Care CenterPortola, CA
1 citation on record

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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

22*CCLD

Total facilities

0.6*CCLD

Avg citations

3.2*CCLD

Avg visits

0.0*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.

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Inspection record

5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-09-09.

4 routine inspections.

1 citation across the record on file

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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 8 months 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 0.6 citations per facility. There are 22 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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