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Latest inspectionJuly 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for CENTRALIA HEAD START from May 31, 2022 through July 6, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 28, 2023 and involved facility condition, with a due date of November 28, 2023.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Five later inspections, from January 22, 2024 through July 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
7
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
2
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 5 local median in 90620
Compared to 10 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.29
Local median
0.1
0.29This provider
0.1Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
0%
0%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
14%
Local median
7%
14%This provider
7%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0
0This provider
0Local average
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.
101238.2 Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on observation and interviews conducted with staff. The last year the hole has gotten bigger making it unsafe for the children to play outside in the playground. Staff and children have also tripped. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on observation and interviews conducted with staff. The last year the hole has gotten bigger making it unsafe for the children to play outside in the playground. Staff and children have also tripped. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 28, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101239.2 Drinking Water (a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on staff interviews there have been times when staff forgotten to bring the water jug when heading out to the playground. S7 stated there was a time C2 wanted to drink water, but staff forgot to bring the water jug outside. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on staff interviews there have been times when staff forgotten to bring the water jug when heading out to the playground. S7 stated there was a time C2 wanted to drink water, but staff forgot to bring the water jug outside. This is a potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.