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Centralia Head Start

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

6627 La Cienega, Buena Park, CA 90620

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
5/20/2025
Total visits
6

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

Centralia Head Start offers State Preschool programs for children ages 2-4 with play-based education and social development in a nurturing environment. Programs include part-day (3 hours) sessions at five locations and a full-day program (10 hours) at Walter Knott Education Center, operating August through May.

Ages served
2 to 4 years old
Hours
AM and PM sessions for three hours per day; full-day program offers ten hours of care each day

Programs

  • •State Preschool - Part-Day Program
  • •State Preschool - Full-Day Program
  • •Play-based education
  • •Social development

Highlights

  • ✓Serves ages 2-4
  • ✓Multiple locations (Centralia, Danbrook, Dysinger, Raymond Temple, San Marino, Walter Knott Education Center)
  • ✓Play-based education emphasis
  • ✓Full-day and part-day options available

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