Mitchell Head Start
Daycare center in Atwater, CA. 1791 Grove Avenue, Atwater, CA 95301
About the program
Mitchell Head Start is a licensed daycare center in Atwater, California, on the state register since 2006. It is licensed for 20 children and serves preschool ages.
The Merced County Office of Education provides administrative support for early education and child care programs in Merced County.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Mitchell 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
101238(a) · 101238(a) · 101212(b) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 100700(c)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
Getting there
1791 Grove Avenue, Atwater, CA 95301
Questions about Mitchell Head Start
Is Mitchell Head Start licensed?
Yes. Mitchell Head Start holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 243808275), with a licensed capacity of 20 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Mitchell Head Start had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 5 citations for Mitchell Head Start, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Mitchell Head Start take?
Mitchell Head Start is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Mitchell Head Start cost?
Mitchell 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.

