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Monterey Vista Head Start

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

901 E. Graves Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754

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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: 12/2/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Monterey Vista Head Start is part of the Garvey School District's Early Learning Department, providing free Early Head Start, Head Start, and State Preschool services to children birth to 5 years old in the Rosemead, Monterey Park, and San Gabriel areas. The program offers comprehensive services including education, health, nutrition, mental health support, and family services to prepare children for kindergarten.

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 old (Early Head Start for birth to 3 years; Head Start and State Preschool for 3 to 5 years)
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
  • ✓Highly qualified teaching staff
  • ✓Research-based curriculum
  • ✓Developmental and health screenings for all children

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