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Head Start - Menlo Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1551 Myrtle Avenue, Napa, CA 94558

Visit website ↗(707) 396-0080Directions ↗Licensed for 68
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/7/2024
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Child Start, Inc. operates Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving children from birth through age 5 in center-based settings. The organization is dedicated to nurturing children educationally, socially, and emotionally while supporting low-income families with comprehensive community services.

Philosophy
Dedicated to nurturing the whole child—educationally, socially, and emotionally. Programs work hand-in-hand with community services to uplift low-income families.
Ages served
0-5 years (Early Head Start 0-36 months, Head Start Preschool 3-4 years, State Preschool 3-5 years)

Programs

  • •Head Start Preschool (3-4 years)
  • •Early Head Start (0-36 months)
  • •State Preschool (3-5 years)
  • •Child Care Partnership (0-36 months)
  • •Raising A Reader (0-5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓88% of preschoolers met or exceeded foundational expectations for social and emotional development
  • ✓86% of children in Head Start successfully completed professional oral health examinations
  • ✓Early Head Start home visiting program with parent partnership focus
  • ✓Comprehensive services supporting family needs beyond education

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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