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Crystal Stairs, INC - Century

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

1700 Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Visit website ↗(323) 214-0020Directions ↗Licensed for 80
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
3/19/2025
Total visits
6

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 services for low-income families in Compton and South Los Angeles. The program serves children ages 0-5 through 16 Early Learning Centers and family child care homes.

Philosophy
Improve the lives of families through quality early childhood education by promoting school readiness and enhancing social and cognitive development of children through comprehensive services including education, health, mental health, disabilities services, and social services while maintaining cultural heritage and primary language.
Ages served
0 to 5 years (Early Head Start for 0-48 months in family child care homes; Head Start for 3-5 years in center-based programs)
Hours
Full day services
Meals
Nutritional snacks and meals provided

Programs

  • •Active Learning Experiences
  • •Social Services
  • •Parent Involvement Activities
  • •Services for Children with Disabilities
  • •Center-Based (ages 3-5)
  • •Family Child Care Homes (ages 0-48 months)

Highlights

  • ✓16 Head Start Early Learning Centers across Compton, South Los Angeles, Inglewood, and Hawthorne
  • ✓Serves low-income families
  • ✓Comprehensive child development services
  • ✓Maintains cultural heritage and primary language

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