HEAD START - RIO DELL

95 CENTER STREET, Rio Dell, CA 95562LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 3, 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
HEAD START - RIO DELL
License number
Not listed
Location
95 CENTER STREET, Rio Dell, CA 95562
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 96.3/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected April 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent96.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing85/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Apr 3, 2025

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 08/30/2022 at 9:30 AM, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiriko Lynch. This program is operated by Head Start/Northcoast Children’s Services, and Days and Hours of operation are currently, Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM during the school year and additional calendar days. The facility was toured at 9:30 AM inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The facility representative and four staff were operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with grass and foam rubber. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Five children's records were reviewed at 12:30 PM. Four staff records were reviewed at 1:00 PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm See next page SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kiriko Lynch LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: HEAD START - RIO DELLFACILITY NUMBER: 125401822 VISIT DATE: 08/30/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Naomi Faulkner. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kiriko Lynch LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2022

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 08/30/2022 at 9:30 AM, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiriko Lynch. This program is operated by Head Start/Northcoast Children’s Services, and Days and Hours of operation are currently, Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM during the school year and additional calendar days. The facility was toured at 9:30 AM inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The facility representative and four staff were operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with grass and foam rubber. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Five children's records were reviewed at 12:30 PM. Four staff records were reviewed at 1:00 PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm See next page SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kiriko Lynch LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: HEAD START - RIO DELLFACILITY NUMBER: 125401822 VISIT DATE: 08/30/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Naomi Faulkner. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. SUPERVISORS NAME: Erin Virrueta LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kiriko Lynch LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/30/2022

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintAug 30, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEAD START - RIO DELL's safety grade?

HEAD START - RIO DELL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 96.3 out of 100.

How many violations does HEAD START - RIO DELL have?

HEAD START - RIO DELL has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was HEAD START - RIO DELL last inspected?

HEAD START - RIO DELL was last inspected on April 3, 2025.

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