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ELIM HEAD START

7677 LANDER AVENUE, Hilmar, CA 95324

Facility:
243808263
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
20

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for ELIM HEAD START from December 13, 2022 through March 5, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 13, 2022 and involved facility condition, with a due date of December 13, 2022.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Three later inspections, from November 1, 2023 through March 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
4

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 5 local median in Merced County

Compared to 76 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotinal health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA reviewed records indicating closure of afternoon session on September 7, 2022 for lack of water, nor was the issues with unsafe drinking water reported to CCLD, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 1, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(D)(1)(C) - 101212(D)(1)(C)
Official code
101212(D)(1)(C)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above In Septemeber of 2022 Master teacher at ELIM Headstart was informed due to construction around Hilmar the water is unsafe to drink. LPA observed two functioning water fountains accessible to children.which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 13, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (d) The child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above desginated substitute director on site has not been reported to the CCLD. Director qualifications are incomplete missing orientation certificate in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(d) - 101215.1(d)
Official code
101215.1(d)