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Hawaiian Head Start/ State Preschool

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

12350 E. 226th St., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

Visit website ↗(562) 229-7921Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/5/2025
Total visits
3

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

Head Start/State Preschool programs operate at six elementary schools within ABC Unified School District, serving low-income families and children with disabilities. Children attend school Monday-Friday for 6 hours and are enrolled for one to three years prior to kindergarten entry.

Philosophy
Designed to meet the needs of preschool children from low-income families and children with disabilities, striving to achieve 'School Readiness' for all children through development of pre-academic skills and developmental milestones to ensure healthy development and successful transition into primary education.
Ages served
Three years old and older, prior to kindergarten entry
Hours
Monday-Friday for 6 hours

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •State Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Federally funded program
  • ✓Locations at Carver, Hawaiian, Kennedy, Melbourne, Niemes and Willow elementary schools
  • ✓Serves low-income families and children with disabilities
  • ✓Focus on school readiness and developmental milestones

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