Contra Costa Head Start cited for safety-practice deficiency; county launches corrective plan
May 20, 2025
Federal Head Start auditors found a safety-practices deficiency after four incidents; county officials say staff involved were removed, corrective actions are underway and a 30-day remediation period is in effect with a likely 30-day extension request.
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Contra Costa County officials told the Board of Supervisors on May 20 that the county’s Head Start program has received a deficiency finding from the Office of Head Start after auditors identified multiple incidents “with the potential to maltreat and endanger the health and safety of children.”
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