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Chowchilla Head Start

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

265 Hospital Drive, Chowchilla, CA 93610

Visit website ↗(559) 665-0291Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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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: 6/5/2025 (6 total).

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

About this preschool

Chowchilla Head Start is part of Madera County Community Action Partnership's Head Start program serving children ages 3-5 in center-based settings with full-day and part-day options from August through May. The program prioritizes learning through play in a nurturing atmosphere with engaging conversations that foster deeper thinking and meaningful connections.

Philosophy
Nurturing atmosphere fostering collaboration and individual growth through learning via play and rich conversations that spark deeper thinking and meaningful connections
Ages served
3 to 5 years old

Programs

  • •Madera Head Start Preschool Program (center-based, full-day and part-day options)
  • •Early Head Start (home-based for ages 0-3 and pregnant mothers)
  • •Head Start Preschool (Ag) Program (serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years in rural areas)

Highlights

  • ✓Learning through play with rich conversations
  • ✓Full-day and part-day options available
  • ✓Family Facilitator support in Early Head Start
  • ✓Serves Madera and Fresno County rural areas

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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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