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Phillip M Stokoe Head Start

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

4501 Ambs Drive, Riverside, CA 92505

Visit website ↗(951) 826-4390Directions ↗Licensed for 59
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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: 4/29/2025 (8 total).

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

About this preschool

Phillip M Stokoe Head Start, operated by Riverside County Office of Education, offers Head Start and Early Head Start preschool and infant/toddler programs with comprehensive center and home-based options. Programs are designed to support kindergarten readiness and family services across Riverside County.

Philosophy
Head Start/Early Head Start is committed to serving all children in well-planned and welcoming classroom settings, providing comprehensive center and home-based preschool options specifically designed to provide children and their families critical support and resources for kindergarten success and to develop lifelong learners.
Ages served
Early Head Start Pregnant Women: any age for expectant mothers; Early Head Start: birth to under 3 years old; Head Start: child must turn 3 years old by September 1st or may be enrolled after their 3rd birthday and not yet age-eligible for Kindergarten
Hours
Part-Day: 3.5 hours per day (morning or afternoon); Full-Day: 6.5 hours per day; Home-Based: teacher visits home once a week for 1.5 hours
Outdoor
Not stated
Meals
Not stated

Programs

  • •Head Start Preschool (Part-Day and Full-Day center-based)
  • •Early Head Start Infant and Toddler (Part-Day and Full-Day center-based)
  • •Home-Based services

Highlights

  • ✓Comprehensive health, nutrition, mental health, disability and family services
  • ✓10% enrollment reserved for children with disabilities; over-income waivers available
  • ✓Skilled team of professional educators and Community Assistants
  • ✓Multiple centers throughout Riverside County and partner agencies

Not stated on their website: Tuition/Cost, Teacher-student ratio, Specific meal/snack provisions, Outdoor play facilities, Application deadline, Calendar/School year details. Ask the preschool directly.

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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