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South Dos Palos Head Start

8540 Christian, Dos Palos, CA 936654.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$245
year first licensed
2006
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About South Dos Palos Head Start

South Dos Palos Head Start is a licensed child care center in Dos Palos, California. The state has licensed it since January 25, 2006, for up to 42 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Jan 2022, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

South Dos Palos Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Merced County has a median price of $245 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.
Merced County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$245
Home daycare$231

Toddler

Center$199
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$75
Home daycare$182

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 South Dos Palos Head Start

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to South Dos Palos Head Start since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
42 children
First licensed
2006
License number
#243808259
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Summary

6 visits since Jan 2022 · Last visit Jan 27, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

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  1. Jan 27, 2026Inspection
  2. Jan 14, 2025Inspection
  3. Dec 4, 2023Visit
  4. Dec 4, 2023Inspection
  5. Feb 6, 2023Inspection
  6. Jan 20, 2022Inspection

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 South Dos Palos Head Start

Is South Dos Palos Head Start licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 25, 2006.

Does South Dos Palos Head Start have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to South Dos Palos Head Start since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can South Dos Palos Head Start care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are South Dos Palos Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does South Dos Palos Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (209) 827-5641 to ask.

What is South Dos Palos Head Start's phone number?

(209) 827-5641.

Where is South Dos Palos Head Start?

8540 Christian, Dos Palos, CA 93665. The nearest other daycare we list is Dos Palos State Preschool, 1.1 miles away.

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