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Nha North Park Head Start Family Focus Center

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

2717 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104

Visit website ↗(619) 298-4500Directions ↗Licensed for 38
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/22/2023
Total visits
1

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 North Park Head Start Family Focus Center provides federally-funded early childhood development services to low-income families with children birth to five years old. The program offers comprehensive services including preschool education, health screening, nutrition, mental health support, and family engagement.

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

Programs

  • •Early Head Start for pregnant women (prenatal classes and postpartum home visits)
  • •Early Head Start Home-Based for children birth to 3 years
  • •Early Head Start Center-Based for children 18 months to 3 years
  • •Head Start Home-Based for children 3 to 5 years
  • •Head Start Center-Based for children 3 to 5 years

Highlights

  • ✓Research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum designed for kindergarten readiness
  • ✓Individualized educational program for each child based on strengths and needs
  • ✓Health screenings including cognitive, speech/language, hearing, vision, and social-emotional development
  • ✓At least 50% of teachers have Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

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