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Oakland Head Start - 85th Avenue Center

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

8501 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94621

Visit website ↗(510) 544-3821Directions ↗Licensed for 28
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
10/29/2024
Total visits
6

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

Oakland Head Start - 85th Avenue Center is part of The Unity Council's Head Start and Early Head Start preschool program, offering both center-based and home-based care in Oakland and Concord. The program uses a play-based curriculum designed to support school readiness and each child's full potential, with services available in at least eight languages.

Philosophy
Play-based curriculum designed to meet each family where it's at on the path to school readiness and meeting each child's full potential. Parents are fully engaged and part of their child's success. Teachers make every effort to speak with children and their parents in their home language.
Ages served
Head Start and Early Head Start (implies preschool and younger)

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •Early Head Start
  • •Center-based care
  • •Home-based care

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