Planada Head Start - Head Start Program in Planada, CA

Planada Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Planada, CA (95365). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 209-381-5188

Street address: 26 North Fremont Avenue, Planada, CA 95365

County: Merced County

How to verify Planada Head Start

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: merced_county_office_of_education_ca. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Planada

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Planada, the Merced County head start programs list, or all care types in Planada.

For context, this directory lists 5 head start programs in Planada; 48 across Merced County; 5 in ZIP 95365.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 95365 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 95365

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Other head start programs in Planada

Head Start Program Felix Torres CDC 1 Planada, CA 95365 Capacity 47 Head Start Program Felix Torres Child Development Center Planada, CA 95365 Capacity 11 Head Start Program Granada Child Development Center Planada, CA 95365 Capacity 57 Head Start Program Planada Early Head Start Planada, CA 95365 Capacity 11

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Le Grand Head Start Le Grand, CA 95333 Capacity 155.4 mi Head Start Program Le Grand Head Start Le Grand, CA 95333 Capacity 135.5 mi Head Start Program Galen Clark Head Start Merced, CA 95341 Capacity 168.8 mi Head Start Program Danielson Head Start Merced, CA 95341 Capacity 559.5 mi Head Start Program Danielson Head Start Merced, CA 95341 Capacity 559.5 mi Head Start Program Tenaya Head Start/ Early Head Start Merced, CA 95341 Capacity 639.7 mi Head Start Program John O'Banion Child Development Center Merced, CA 95341 Capacity 610 mi Head Start Program Merced Early Learning Center Merced, CA 95341 Capacity 4511 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity32
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-09CH012639-5942

Frequently asked questions

Is Planada Head Start rated by the state?
No. Planada Head Start appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is Planada Head Start state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Planada Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-09CH012639-5942. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Planada Head Start located?
26 North Fremont Avenue, Planada, CA 95365. The provider sits in Merced County. Contact phone: 209-381-5188.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Planada?
This directory lists 5 head start programs in Planada and 48 in Merced County, including 5 in ZIP 95365. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:09CH012639). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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