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Niemes Headstart/State Preschool

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

16715 S Jersey Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701

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Licensing & safety record

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

Niemes Headstart/State Preschool is a federally funded Head Start program operated by ABC Unified School District at six elementary school locations. Children attend Monday through Friday for 6 hours and the program serves preschool children from low-income families and children with disabilities.

Philosophy
The program is designed to meet the needs of preschool children from low-income families and children with disabilities, striving to achieve 'School Readiness' for all children by developing pre-academic skills, achieving developmental milestones, and ensuring healthy development of the whole child for successful transition into primary education.
Ages served
Three years old and up, enrolled for one to three years prior to kindergarten
Hours
Monday-Friday for 6 hours

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •State Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Federally funded through Administration of Children and Families
  • ✓Located at six elementary schools in ABC Unified School District
  • ✓Serves low-income families and children with disabilities
  • ✓Focuses on school readiness and developmental milestones

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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