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Carver Head Start/State Preschool

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

19200 Ely Street, Cerritos, CA 90703

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/4/2025
Total visits
7

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

Carver Head Start/State Preschool is a federally funded program operating at six elementary schools within ABC Unified School District, designed to meet the needs of preschool children from low-income families and children with disabilities. Children attend school Monday through Friday for 6 hours and are enrolled for one to three years prior to entering kindergarten.

Philosophy
The Head Start program strives to achieve 'School Readiness' for all children by ensuring healthy development of the whole child and successful transition into primary education, with children developing pre-academic skills and achieving developmental milestones.
Ages served
Three years old and up, prior to entering Kindergarten
Hours
Monday-Friday for 6 hours

Programs

  • •Head Start/State Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Federally funded through Administration of Children and Families
  • ✓Serves low-income families and children with disabilities
  • ✓Located at six elementary schools: Carver, Hawaiian, Kennedy, Melbourne, Niemes, and Willow
  • ✓Focus on school readiness and developmental milestones

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