Head Start Programs in ZIP 95540 (Fortuna, CA)
There are 6 federally funded head start programs in ZIP 95540, Fortuna, CA, within this data release.
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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.
Data profile for ZIP 95540
The current data covers the 6 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 95540: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 6 of these providers report 137 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 6 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 137 |
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 17 |
| Fortuna - Smith Lane | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Head Start - Fortuna | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| Head Start - Toddy Thomas Preschool | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 21 |
| Smith Lane Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Toddy Thomas | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 15 |
Listed head start programs in ZIP 95540
Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 95540
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 95540, Fortuna, CA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.
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Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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