MITCHELL HEAD START

1791 GROVE AVENUE, Atwater, CA 95301LICENSED
Head Start
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 18, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
MITCHELL HEAD START
License number
Not listed
Location
1791 GROVE AVENUE, Atwater, CA 95301
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.8/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected March 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance55/100

15

Total Violations

Mar 18, 2025

Last Inspection

20

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (15)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the indoor inspection, LPA did not observe licensee posted the initial testing results of the water tested for lead contamination levels. Facility Representative Staff 1 (S1) stated the facility conducted the water for lead testing, but she did not have the result report. S1 had a copy of the parents’ notification so she immediately posted the parents notification of water testing for lead in the facility but not the water tested results as she did not have in the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The following deficiencies: the exterior wall panels of the shed were tearing apart in the bottom of the shed; the children wooded outdoor play kitchen have 4 black widow spiders, bird drops and dried debris on the sidewalk cement, and multiple trash empty chip bags on the side of the fence. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE100700(c)(1)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

During the outdoor inspection, LPAs observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed the sensory table, two children kitchen aides, and the sand box cover collected rained water, wet sands, and dried leave that is unsafe and unsanitized to the children in care. This deficiency was previously addressed; however, LPAs observed that it is still poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

Based record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #5 (S5) is the site supervisor since 02/02/2023, but licensee failed to report the change of Director to the Department within 10 days. This potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the indoor inspection, LPA did not observe licensee posted the initial testing results of the water tested for lead contamination levels. Facility Representative Staff 1 (S1) stated the facility conducted the water for lead testing, but she did not have the result report. S1 had a copy of the parents’ notification so she immediately posted the parents notification of water testing for lead in the facility but not the water tested results as she did not have in the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

Based record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff #5 (S5) is the site supervisor since 02/02/2023, but licensee failed to report the change of Director to the Department within 10 days. This potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per facility Representative Staff 1 (S1), the sink(s) and faucet(s) in the facility have been tested but she did not have proof of the testing which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintMar 25, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintMar 25, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintMar 25, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintMar 25, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE100700(c)(1)ComplaintMar 25, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The following deficiencies: the exterior wall panels of the shed were tearing apart in the bottom of the shed; the children wooded outdoor play kitchen have 4 black widow spiders, bird drops and dried debris on the sidewalk cement, and multiple trash empty chip bags on the side of the fence. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE100700(c)(1)Type BComplaintMar 25, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per facility Representative Staff 1 (S1), the sink(s) and faucet(s) in the facility have been tested but she did not have proof of the testing which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MITCHELL HEAD START's safety grade?

MITCHELL HEAD START has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.8 out of 100.

How many violations does MITCHELL HEAD START have?

MITCHELL HEAD START has 15 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MITCHELL HEAD START last inspected?

MITCHELL HEAD START was last inspected on March 18, 2025.

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