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Nha - John Marshall Head Start

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

3550 Altadena Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105

Visit website ↗(619) 624-2362Directions ↗Licensed for 52
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/4/2025
Total visits
8

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

Nha - John Marshall Head Start is a federally-funded child development program providing comprehensive services to low-income families with children from birth to five years of age. The program offers research-based, developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum, health, nutrition, mental health services, and family engagement support.

Philosophy
The parent is the child's primary educator and the entire family, as well as the community, must be involved in guiding and nurturing the child.
Ages served
Birth to 5 years (Early Head Start: 6 weeks to 3 years and pregnant/postpartum women; Head Start: 3-5 years)
Hours
Center-Based options: full day (6 or more hours) or part day (3.5 hours); Home-Based: weekly home visits and two monthly group socializations
Meals
One-third of daily nutritional requirements provided; all meals served family style

Programs

  • •Early Head Start - Services to Pregnant Women
  • •Early Head Start - Home-Based
  • •Early Head Start - Center-Based
  • •Head Start - Home-Based
  • •Head Start - Center-Based
  • •Math, science, art, language, drama and cultural activities

Highlights

  • ✓Children assessed three times yearly for kindergarten readiness
  • ✓Health screenings, mental health services, and daily tooth brushing provided
  • ✓Teachers meet high educational standards (at least 50% with Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education)
  • ✓Proof of citizenship not required for enrollment

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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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