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West Side

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

9200 State Street, South Gate, CA 90280

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/27/2025
Total visits
4

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

"Pasitos" Early Head Start is a free program serving pregnant women and children ages 0-3 in Bell Gardens and South Gate, California, offering comprehensive services including education, nutrition, health, and parent support. The program provides both center-based options (for children 18+ months) and home-based services with weekly visits and group socialization.

Philosophy
The program focuses on supporting the physical, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers while helping parents become self-sufficient and recognizing the parent as the child's most important relationship and first teacher.
Ages served
Pregnant women and children ages 0-3
Hours
Center-Based: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meals
Nutrition services included

Programs

  • •Center-based early childhood education
  • •Home-based services with weekly visits
  • •Group socialization experiences (twice monthly)
  • •Parent involvement and education
  • •Health services
  • •Mental health services
  • •Disability services

Highlights

  • ✓Bilingual staff (English and Spanish)
  • ✓Services completely FREE for eligible families
  • ✓Comprehensive support for pregnant women
  • ✓Center located at 12221 Industrial Ave., South Gate

Not stated on their website: Teacher ratio, Outdoor space/activities, Specific tuition or fees, Daily schedule details, Curriculum specifics. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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