PIONEER HEAD START
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
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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.