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USC Head Start

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

741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
11/14/2024
Total visits
9

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 2026-03-23). 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 provides fully licensed childcare, developmental centers, home-based services, and year-round instruction Monday through Friday.

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 with the end goal of reshaping present environments and impacting the destinies of children and their families.
Ages served
3 months to five years; 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
  • •California State Preschool Program (CSPP)
  • •School Readiness
  • •Health/Nutrition
  • •Mental Health
  • •Disabilities support
  • •Family Engagement

Highlights

  • ✓Founded in 1970; served 20,000+ children over 50+ years
  • ✓Serves 350+ infants, toddlers, and preschool children annually
  • ✓Inclusive policies for children with disabilities
  • ✓Multiple locations across South Los Angeles

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