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Crystal Stairs Head Start - Centinela

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

4475 W 137th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Visit website ↗(323) 421-1100Directions ↗Licensed for 36
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/7/2024
Total visits
1

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

Crystal Stairs Head Start/Early Head Start Program provides comprehensive early childhood education and child care services for low-income families in Compton and South Los Angeles. The program operates 16 Early Learning Centers offering center-based and family child care home services with active learning experiences, nutritional meals, and support services.

Philosophy
Promote school readiness by enhancing social and cognitive development of children through comprehensive services including education, health, mental health, disabilities services, and family support while maintaining children's cultural heritage and primary language.
Ages served
Center-Based: ages 3 to 5 years; Family Child Care Homes: ages 0 to 48 months
Hours
Full day services; full day option available to families meeting employment and/or vocational/training program eligibility requirements
Meals
Nutritional Snacks and Meals

Programs

  • •Active Learning Experiences
  • •Social Services
  • •Parent Involvement Activities
  • •Services for Children with Disabilities
  • •Health services
  • •Mental health services

Highlights

  • ✓16 Early Learning Centers across Compton, South Los Angeles, Inglewood, and Hawthorne
  • ✓Family Child Care Home options for infants and toddlers
  • ✓Comprehensive services for low-income families
  • ✓Maintains cultural heritage and primary language

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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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