# Elim Head Start

Elim Head Start is a licensed preschool center (child care center) in Hilmar, CA serving ages Preschool, with 20 licensed seats. It is regulated by CA CDSS.

## Key facts
- Status: Licensed
- Address: 7677 Lander Avenue, Hilmar, CA 95324

- Ages: Preschool
- Capacity: 20
- License/permit: 243808263
- Operator: [MERCED CO. OFFICE OF EDUCATION REGIONAL HEAD START](https://www.kinfield.site/operator/ca-merced-co-office-of-education-regional-head-start) — runs 10 programs
- Phone: (209) 381-5170

- Official regulator profile: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/243808263

## Inspection record
3 findings across 5 California licensing visits (2022-12-13 to 2026-10-13); 0 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2022-12-13 — Records, permits & program, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jan 1, 2023: Reporting Requirements (§101212(D)(1)(C)) (§101212(D)(1)(C); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101212-d-1-c))
- 2022-12-13 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Dec 13, 2022: Buildings and Grounds (§101238(a)) (§101238(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101238-a))
- 2022-12-13 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jan 13, 2023: Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (§101215.1(d)) (§101215.1(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101215-1-d))

## Nearby programs
- [Hilmar Christian Children's Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-240406039) — 1.33 km, capacity 67
- [Hilmar Christian Children's Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-243801263) — 1.33 km, capacity 70
- [Hilmar Christian Children's Center-Infant Program](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-243810234) — 1.39 km, capacity 20

## Sources
- ca_ccld_child_care_centers record 243808263 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/243808263
- ca_cdss_ccl_facility_locations record 243808263 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities

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Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-243808263 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.