SOUTH DOS PALOS HEAD START
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
6 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 27, 2026
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- SOUTH DOS PALOS HEAD START
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 8540 CHRISTIAN, Dos Palos, CA 93665
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 84.3/100
- Inspection record
- 6 inspections, last inspected January 27, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
9
Total Violations
Jan 27, 2026
Last Inspection
42
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (9)
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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 a small section of the chain link fence in the children's playground was in disrepair as two holes (one large, one small) toward the bottom of the fence were observed.
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Licensee has not tested the water at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on interviews with teachers room 1 has the Home Base program utilizing half of the room for an hour and a half for up to 12 children which include, pregnant parents, infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months twice a month. This space is licensed for preschool and as a toddler option for 4 toddler children ages 18-36 months, therefore operating outside limitations of the capacity of the license, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on interviews with teachers room 1 has the Home Base program utilizing half of the room for an hour and a half for up to 12 children which include, pregnant parents, infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months twice a month. This space is licensed for preschool and as a toddler option for 4 toddler children ages 18-36 months, therefore operating outside limitations of the capacity of the license, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Licensee has not tested the water at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 a small section of the chain link fence in the children's playground was in disrepair as two holes (one large, one small) toward the bottom of the fence were observed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOUTH DOS PALOS HEAD START's safety grade?
SOUTH DOS PALOS HEAD START has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 84.3 out of 100.
How many violations does SOUTH DOS PALOS HEAD START have?
SOUTH DOS PALOS HEAD START has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.
When was SOUTH DOS PALOS HEAD START last inspected?
SOUTH DOS PALOS HEAD START was last inspected on January 27, 2026.