PIONEER HEAD START

1500 MEREDITH AVENUE, Gustine, CA 95322LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 20, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
PIONEER HEAD START
License number
Not listed
Location
1500 MEREDITH AVENUE, Gustine, CA 95322
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.8/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected March 20, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing85/100
Compliance70/100

9

Total Violations

Mar 20, 2025

Last Inspection

28

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(d)Type BComplaintJan 31, 2023

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Site Supervisor could not provide proof of personnel record for staff #3. Staff #3 floats between different Head Start sites and they could not provide proof of the personnel records during the inspection. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 31, 2023

Based on record review and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, licensee could not provide proof that water lead testing was completed by the cut off date of January 1, 2023 as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJan 31, 2023

Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in. LPA Ocegueda observed the two toilets not flushing adequately upon testing, with one toilet flushing after three attemps. Site Supervisor McDaniels confirmed the observation and stated that the toilets had a history of not flushing. During the inspection of the play yard, there were prodruding roots from the tree near the sand box causing multiple tripping hazards. Site Supervisor confirmed the observation. This a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(d)Type BComplaintJan 31, 2023

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Site Supervisor could not provide proof of personnel record for staff #3. Staff #3 floats between different Head Start sites and they could not provide proof of the personnel records during the inspection. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 31, 2023

Based on record review and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, licensee could not provide proof that water lead testing was completed by the cut off date of January 1, 2023 as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintJan 31, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintJan 31, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(d)ComplaintJan 31, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintJan 31, 2023

Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in. LPA Ocegueda observed the two toilets not flushing adequately upon testing, with one toilet flushing after three attemps. Site Supervisor McDaniels confirmed the observation and stated that the toilets had a history of not flushing. During the inspection of the play yard, there were prodruding roots from the tree near the sand box causing multiple tripping hazards. Site Supervisor confirmed the observation. This a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PIONEER HEAD START's safety grade?

PIONEER HEAD START has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.8 out of 100.

How many violations does PIONEER HEAD START have?

PIONEER HEAD START has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PIONEER HEAD START last inspected?

PIONEER HEAD START was last inspected on March 20, 2025.

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