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PLACENTIA HEAD START

840 SOUTH MELROSE, Placentia, CA 92870

Facility:
304370087
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:
60

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionMarch 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for PLACENTIA HEAD START from March 14, 2022 through March 26, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 14, 2023 and involved environmental health, with a due date of May 15, 2023.

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

Three later inspections, from March 6, 2024 through March 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 92870

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.3

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3 (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met evidenced by: record review of the lab report analysis from Outlet B and Outlet C taken on 3/11/2023. Outlet B tested 20.000 ppb. Outlet C tested 8.560 ppb. Results indicated levels of lead in exceedance. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspector notes
This requirement is not met evidenced by: record review of the lab report analysis from Outlet B and Outlet C taken on 3/11/2023. Outlet B tested 20.000 ppb. Outlet C tested 8.560 ppb. Results indicated levels of lead in exceedance. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency