Free Early Education & Childcare

Head Start is Free for All Families

The program provides services in center-based, home base and family child care provider homes, regardless of income. We teach children how to share emotions in a healthy way.

To promote overall health and wellness, we offer vision and hearing checks, access to medical and dental services and consultations with a registered dietitian to all students. If you wish to discuss the program with one of our representatives, call us at 818-949-0019 or email us at headstart@pacificclinics.org Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

"My child has learned so much while attending Pacific Clinics' Head Start program. Their program prepared him for kindergarten and taught him how to share his emotions. They also provided me guidance on healthy meal preparation ways to help my child to continue to learn at home."

- Sarah

FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3*

Early Head Start

Learning begins at birth, and we’re here to support your child’s healthy development.

Our Early Head Start program sets the foundation for success in school and life. Our highly trained and caring teachers will engage your child in discovery through fun, age-appropriate activities in safe and nurturing environment.

Services are available year-round. All diapers, formula and meals are provided.

Service Areas

Alhambra
Altadena
Arcadia
Eagle Rock
Glassell Park
Glendale
Highland Park
La Crescenta
Montrose
Pasadena
Rosemead
San Marino
Sierra Madre
South Pasadena
Sunland
Tujunga
Whittier

*Some centers accept children up to 4 years of age

AGE 4-5 YEARS

Head Start

To promote overall health and wellness, we offer vision and hearing checks, access to medical and dental services and consultations with a registered dietitian to all students.

If you wish to discuss the program with one of our representatives call us at (818) 949-0019 or email us at headstart@pacificclinics.org Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.

Early Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts, and critical thinking skills
Nutritious eating and healthy living habits
Independence, friendship building and communication skills

The school year runs from August to May. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided.

Service Areas

Glendale
La Crescenta
Montrose Sunland

Building Hope Together

You are Your Child’s First Teacher

Parent Engagement

Parent and caregiver engagement is important to help your child thrive by extending learning at home. Caregivers with children enrolled in Early Head Start and Head Start work with our educators to:

Create family action plans and review progress
Volunteer in the classroom
Attend family-focused workshops
Receive referrals for supportive services

Home-Based Education for Parents

Through our Home-Based program, home educators meet with expectant mothers and parents of children from birth to 3 years of age. We educate caregivers about child development and resources to help in their role as their child’s first teacher.

Socialization opportunities are available to foster parent-child interaction and connection with other families in the community.

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