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Hillcrest Head Start/Garvey School District

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

795 Pepper Street, Monterey Park, CA 91755

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/4/2025
Total visits
5

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

Garvey School District's Early Learning Department provides free Early Head Start, Head Start, and State Preschool services to children birth through age 5 in the Rosemead, Monterey Park, and San Gabriel areas. The program offers comprehensive educational, health, nutrition, and family services designed to prepare children for kindergarten success.

Philosophy
We, the Garvey Child Development Program, in partnership with families, the School District, and the community, strive to provide educational experiences and skills for self-sufficiency to prepare young children and their families to become socially competent and responsible citizens in a global society.
Ages served
Birth to 5 years (Early Head Start for birth to age 3; Head Start and State Preschool for ages 3 to 5)
Hours
Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Meals
Nutritious meals and snacks

Programs

  • •Early Head Start
  • •Head Start
  • •State Preschool
  • •Home visitation program for infants and toddlers
  • •Center-based classroom services for toddlers ages 18-36 months

Highlights

  • ✓Free program for eligible families
  • ✓Comprehensive services including education, health, nutrition, mental health, and family services
  • ✓Research-based curriculum
  • ✓Developmental and health screenings; special needs services

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