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Melbourne Head Start/State Preschool

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

21314 Claretta, Lakewood, CA 90715

Visit website ↗(562) 229-7931Directions ↗Licensed for 37
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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: 2/5/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Melbourne Head Start is a federally funded preschool program operated by ABC Unified School District in Lakewood, CA. The program serves preschool children ages 3-5 from low-income families and children with diagnosed disabilities who meet income requirements.

Ages served
Three years to five years at the time of enrollment

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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