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Bellevue Head Start

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

1020 East Bellevue Road, Atwater, CA 95301

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 12/19/2024 (4 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Bellevue College Head Start is a preschool program for income-eligible families serving children ages 3-5. The program operates full-day (up to 10 hours) 4-5 days per week year-round and includes indoor/outdoor learning, family support, health screenings, and parent involvement opportunities.

Ages served
3-5 years old (child must be 3 or 4 by August 31)
Hours
Up to 10 hours per day, 4-5 days a week, Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Indoor and outdoor learning experiences
Meals
Nutritious meals

Programs

  • •Preschool classes
  • •School readiness
  • •Health and developmental screenings
  • •Family support resources
  • •Parent involvement opportunities
  • •Head Start Policy Council

Highlights

  • ✓Income-eligible families only
  • ✓Year-round operation (except federal holidays and college closures)
  • ✓Applications available in 11 languages
  • ✓Full-day model care

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