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Icoe-Ecep Bears Head Start Center

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

230 South Fairfield Drive, El Centro, CA 92243

Visit website ↗(760) 482-5608Directions ↗Licensed for 77
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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: 10/26/2023 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Early Head Start/Head Start offers comprehensive services for children 18 months to 5 years old and pregnant women living in Imperial County. The program includes center-based and home-based services with support for child development, health, nutrition, and family engagement.

Ages served
18 months to 60 months (Early Head Start: 18-36 months; Head Start: 3-5 years)

Programs

  • •Early Head Start center-based programs
  • •Head Start center-based programs
  • •Home-based programs
  • •Developmental screenings
  • •Health and nutrition monitoring
  • •Parent involvement opportunities
  • •Support services for children with special needs
  • •Parent trainings

Highlights

  • ✓Multiple center locations across Imperial County (Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, Heber)
  • ✓Support services for families including health, nutrition, and mental health services coordination
  • ✓Learning opportunities facilitated by qualified staff
  • ✓Services available for pregnant women and eligible families

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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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