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Margaret Crawford Early Head Start Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

932 S 12th Ave, Hanford, CA 93230

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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: 1/16/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Margaret Crawford Early Head Start Center is part of KCAO's comprehensive early education program serving income-eligible children from birth to age 5. The center offers multiple program options including Early Head Start, Migrant & Seasonal Head Start, and child care partnerships.

Philosophy
Head Start delivers services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way, helping families address immediate needs while supporting them in planning for future goals.
Ages served
Birth to 5 years

Programs

  • •Early Head Start (12-month home based program for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers)
  • •Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (all-day services for ages 0-5)
  • •Regional Head Start (center based, school year, ages 3-5)
  • •Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships (full-day, full-year child care)
  • •California State Preschool Program (part-day and full-day, ages 3-4)
  • •General Child Care and Development (center-based, birth through 36 months)

Highlights

  • ✓Welcomes children with disabilities
  • ✓Multiple enrollment options without strict income requirements
  • ✓Parent engagement as central program component
  • ✓Reading Across America Week and community volunteer involvement

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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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