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Fruitvale Headstart

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

2800 W. Fruitvale, Hemet, CA 92545

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/14/2026
Total visits
4

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 2026-01-26). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Head Start program serving children 3 to 5 years old at four elementary school sites in a federally funded early childhood education program. No cost to eligible families, with full-day services from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Philosophy
Promotes building blocks of school readiness and lifelong learning through six areas: Physical Development and Health, Language and Literacy, Cognitive and General Knowledge, Approaches to Learning, and Social and Emotional Development. Children's readiness for school is fostered through individualized learning experiences, relationships with adults, play, and planned and spontaneous instruction.
Ages served
Children 3 to 5 years old; must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023. Priority given to 4-year-olds.
Hours
Full-Day 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (6.5 hours per day)
Meals
Nutritious meals provided

Programs

  • •Early learning with individualized learning experiences
  • •Health screenings and development support
  • •Oral health services
  • •Mental health support
  • •Family well-being support including housing stability, continued education, and financial security
  • •Services for children with special needs, mainstreamed into developmentally appropriate classes

Highlights

  • ✓Federally funded program with no cost to eligible families
  • ✓Available at four school sites: Fruitvale Elementary, Hemet Elementary, Little Lake Elementary, and Ramona Elementary
  • ✓Teachers have minimum Bachelor's degrees and Child Development Teacher Permit
  • ✓Bilingual staff available; interpretation/translation services at every location

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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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