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Shasta Head Start

Daycare center in Shasta Lake, CA. 1650 Stanton Drive, Shasta Lake, CA 96019

4.2 (6 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (530) 241-1036Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity36 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2024

About the program

Shasta Head Start is a licensed daycare center in Shasta Lake, California, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 36 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Shasta Head Start is a non-profit organization providing early childhood education and social services to low-income families in Northern California.

The program includes meals.

Meals includedHead Start

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Shasta Head Start does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeSingle Licensed Child Care Center · 455408410
Licence statusActive since 2024
Licensed capacity36 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)08 of 60 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints01 inspection visits · last visit July 2026

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.

What parents say

My daughter went to Head Start 35 years ago, and I couldn't have done her a bigger favor by sending her. I still have Christmas decorations that we made together. That's one of the things I loved most about head start, I was welcomed into the Head Start family, and encouraged to participate. It was amazing to watch my daughter and all the other kids that I was blessed to work with, thrive and grow right before my…

Kelly Giannini · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Some of the teachers are amazing and some are not as with many professions, but there should be more consistency. The aids do the majority of the work with kids but get paid the bare minimum. They have different standards at different facilities which are all supposed to follow the same guidelines. They do not give breastfeeding mothers appropriate time or space for breastfeeding which is disappointing as majority of…

Joshua James · 1/5 on Google · 3 years ago

My son‘s experience with Headstart has been nothing but awesome to wonderful teachers and staff. My son always walked out smiling again thank you and we’ll see you all next time!

Christina Napoleon · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

1650 Stanton Drive, Shasta Lake, CA 96019

Questions about Shasta Head Start

Is Shasta Head Start licensed?

Yes. Shasta Head Start holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 455408410), with a licensed capacity of 36 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Shasta Head Start had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Shasta Head Start, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Shasta Head Start take?

Shasta Head Start is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Shasta Head Start cost?

Shasta 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.