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Sanchez Head Start

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

8470 E. Fern Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770

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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: 8/27/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Sanchez Head Start is part of the Garvey School District's Early Learning Department, providing free comprehensive Early Head Start, Head Start, and State Preschool services to children birth to five years old in the Rosemead, Monterey Park, and San Gabriel areas. The program offers integrated educational, health, nutrition, mental health, and family services designed to ensure school readiness and successful transitions to 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 (Early Head Start for birth to three; Head Start and State Preschool for 3 to 5 years)
Hours
Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Meals
Nutritious meals and snacks

Programs

  • •Early Head Start (infants and toddlers birth to three)
  • •Head Start (ages 3 to 5)
  • •State Preschool (ages 3 to 5)
  • •Home visitation program for infants and toddlers
  • •Center-based classroom services for toddlers ages 18-36 months

Highlights

  • ✓Free program for income-eligible families
  • ✓Comprehensive services including education, health, nutrition, mental health, and family services
  • ✓Developmental and health screenings for all children
  • ✓Services for children with special needs and IEP priority enrollment

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