South Dos Palos Head Start
Daycare center in Dos Palos, CA. 8540 Christian, Dos Palos, CA 93665
About the program
South Dos Palos Head Start is a licensed daycare center in Dos Palos, California, on the state register since 2006. It is licensed for 42 children and serves preschool ages.
The Merced County Office of Education provides Head Start early education programs for children in Merced County.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. South Dos Palos 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) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101161(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Loooove going there back in the late 90s teachers were good & everything was fun & very educational 🌈😁😍🥳✌️🧃🍎🖌️🖍️🧮🧸🎓📚
Albert Lagard · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
8540 Christian, Dos Palos, CA 93665
Questions about South Dos Palos Head Start
Is South Dos Palos Head Start licensed?
Yes. South Dos Palos Head Start holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 243808259), with a licensed capacity of 42 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has South Dos Palos Head Start had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for South Dos Palos Head Start, across 5 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does South Dos Palos Head Start take?
South Dos Palos Head Start is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does South Dos Palos Head Start cost?
South Dos Palos 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.