Atwater Castle Head Start
Daycare center in Atwater, CA. 2050 Academy, Atwater, CA 95301
About the program
Atwater Castle Head Start is a licensed daycare center in Atwater, California, on the state register since 2006. It is licensed for 84 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
The Merced County Office of Education provides administrative support and oversight for various early education and child care programs.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Atwater Castle Head Start does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(3) · 101223(a)(2) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101417(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I would recommend this headstart for those who are looking to help their child's social skills and development. My son tends to be a nervous child but he was able to really connect to the staff in Room 4. I was able to leave him and feel comfortable that he was going to be well taken care of. Mrs. Stephanie, Mrs. Ana and Mrs. Lin have been welcoming and nurturing since the first day he stepped into the classroom. My…
natalie govea · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoBoth of my children have attended this school and the Staff has always been great especially Ms. Stephanie and Ms Ana. My son got to be with them last year and the previous year and the amount of knowledge he gained from having them as his teachers was amazing. They prepared him and above for kinder. My daughter is currently with them and seeing the growth in her too has been wonderful to see. The patience and care…
elvira · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoMy grandkids attend Castle Head Start. First and foremost, the staff is amazing, and the facility is great. I want to start by recognizing the Teachers in Room 4, Ms. Stephani and Ms. Ana. They are amazing teachers, caring, professional, and work so well with the kids. My granddaughter was in room 3 at the beginning of the year, and she cried every day in that class. The few times I went in, I didn't get that…
Lourdes Govea · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoI would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone interested in enrolling their children into Headstart. Ms. Stephanie is absolutely amazing, lovable and caring towards the kids!! My kids absolutely love her!!! My kids are moving into kinder so this place & staff will be super missed. Thank you for all that you do for our amazing kids!!
Taran Rene · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
2050 Academy, Atwater, CA 95301
Questions about Atwater Castle Head Start
Is Atwater Castle Head Start licensed?
Yes. Atwater Castle Head Start holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 243808261, 243808871), with a licensed capacity of 84 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Atwater Castle Head Start had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 7 citations for Atwater Castle Head Start, 3 of them Type A, across 8 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Atwater Castle Head Start take?
Atwater Castle Head Start is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Atwater Castle Head Start cost?
Atwater Castle Head Start does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
