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Wakefield Head Start

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

400 South Avenue, Turlock, CA 95380

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/3/2025
Total visits
4

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

Wakefield Head Start is part of Turlock Unified School District's Early Childhood Education programs, serving children ages 3 to 5 at four elementary school campuses. The program offers both Head Start and California State Preschool services with morning and afternoon classes for families meeting low-income or low-to-moderate income requirements.

Philosophy
Head Start attends to the development of each child by building on individual strengths and targeting needs through individual goals and objectives. Children leave Head Start prepared for Kindergarten, excited about learning, confident in his/her own abilities and ready to succeed.
Ages served
3 to 5 years old

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •California State Preschool
  • •Educational child care services

Highlights

  • ✓Serves over 400 children every year across four elementary school campuses
  • ✓Morning and afternoon classes available
  • ✓Licensed by California State Department of Social Services
  • ✓Implements reasonable accommodations for children with disabilities

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