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Volunteers Of America, Salazar Park Head Start

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

3864 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90023

Visit website ↗(323) 262-1338Directions ↗Licensed for 28
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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: 5/21/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Volunteers of America Salazar Park Head Start serves children aged three to five with early education, child development, nutrition, and parenting support to prepare them for elementary school. The program provides health services, mental health support, and accommodates children with disabilities.

Philosophy
All children receive educational experiences that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate with focus on readiness to move to kindergarten. Literacy, numeracy, and social/emotional development are areas measured for growth and development.
Ages served
Three to five years old
Meals
Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.

Programs

  • •Early education and child development
  • •Health services including screenings and referrals, immunization schedules, nutrition assessments
  • •Dental services
  • •Mental health services for children and families
  • •Services and support for children with disabilities
  • •Parent and family member activities including classes, trainings and workshops

Highlights

  • ✓At least ten percent of enrollment reserved for children with disabilities
  • ✓Comprehensive health and dental care services
  • ✓Mental health screening and professional support
  • ✓Parent and family engagement with goal-setting and strategy development

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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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