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Alisal Head Start

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

1437 Del Monte Avenue, Salinas, CA 93905

Visit website ↗(408) 424-0461Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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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: 11/28/2022 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Alisal Head Start offers preschool through the Buckhorn Early Learning Center for children who turn 3 or 4 before September 1. Enrollment is based on income eligibility as determined by the California Department of Education.

Ages served
Children who turn 3 or 4 before September 1 of the current school year
Hours
8:15 am-11:15 am or 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

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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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