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John W. Mack Center, USC Head Start

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

3020 South Catalina Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Visit website ↗(213) 743-4651Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
11/19/2024
Total visits
8

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

USC School for Early Childhood Education operates Head Start, Early Head Start, and California State Preschool programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 3 months to five in South and East Los Angeles. The program aligns with USC's mission to enhance the human mind and spirit through public service, focusing on school readiness, family engagement, health, nutrition, mental health support, and inclusive policies for children with disabilities.

Philosophy
Seeking to develop the minds and hearts of children, families, and residents of South and East Los Angeles by providing exemplary early childhood education, cultivating parent support and resiliency through education, empowerment, and involvement, and advancing staff knowledge and leadership.
Ages served
3 months to five years old; Early Head Start Home-Based program for children from birth to three years
Hours
Year-round, Monday through Friday; hours vary depending on site or home visit schedule

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •Early Head Start
  • •Early Head Start Home-Based Program
  • •California State Preschool Program (CSPP)

Highlights

  • ✓Founded in 1970 as a teaching school for future early-childhood professionals
  • ✓Served more than 20,000+ neighborhood children and families
  • ✓Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health care services
  • ✓Inclusive policies for children with disabilities

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