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La Casita Early Head Start

412 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 950765.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$477
year first licensed
2026
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About La Casita Early Head Start

La Casita Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Watsonville, California. The state has licensed it since July 31, 2026, for up to 8 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit since Jul 2026, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Casita Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Cruz County has a median price of $477 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Santa Cruz County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$477
Home daycare$408

Toddler

Center$326
Home daycare$335

Preschool

Center$256
Home daycare$314

School age

Center$142
Home daycare$227

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for La Casita Early Head Start

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to La Casita Early Head Start since Jul 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
8 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#444418520
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Summary

1 visit since Jul 2026 · Last visit Jul 31, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 31, 2026Visit

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about La Casita Early Head Start

Is La Casita Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 31, 2026.

Does La Casita Early Head Start have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to La Casita Early Head Start since Jul 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can La Casita Early Head Start care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are La Casita Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Casita Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (708) 724-6296 to ask.

What is La Casita Early Head Start's phone number?

(708) 724-6296.

Where is La Casita Early Head Start?

412 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076. The nearest other daycare we list is Watsonville Children's Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).