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Early Head Start/Head Start offers comprehensive services for children and their families:
- Quality centers and home based programs
- Support services for children with special needs
- Developmental screenings
- Health and nutrition monitoring
- Parent Involvement Opportunities
If your Child is 18 months to 60 months old, and /or you are pregnant, you may be eligible to enroll your child in Head Start/Early Head Start if you live in Imperial County and meet program requirements.
For more information, call (760) 312-6594.
Head Start Program
- For children 3 years old to 5 years old
- Support Services for the family
- Health, nutrition and mental health services coordination
- Parent trainings
- Learning opportunities facilitated by qualified staff to enhance child’s growth and development
Center Base Programs Located at:
| Site | License # | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawley Hawks Head Start | 136608094 | 160 South Cesar Chavez Dr. Brawley, CA 92227 | (760) 312-8577 |
| Brawley Panthers Head Start | 136608103 | 245 West "A" St. Brawley, CA 92227 | (760) 344-2240 |
| Trojans Head Start | 136608092 | 655 Sheridan Ave. Calexico, CA 92231 | (760) 890-5393 |
| Bears El Centro Head Start | 136608098 | 230 S. Fairfield Dr. El Centro, CA 92243 | (760) 482-5608 |
| Panthers El Centro Head Start | 136608097 | 1177 ½ N. 8th St. El Centro, CA 92243 | (760) 482-5627 |
Early Head Start Center-Based Program
- For children 18 to 36 months
- Support Services for the family
- Health, nutrition and mental health services coordination
- Parent trainings
- Learning opportunities facilitated by qualified staff to enhance child’s growth and development
Located at:
| Site | License # | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calexico Early Head Start | 130805120 | 937 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231 | (760) 312-5680 |
| Panthers Early Head Start | 136608097 | 1177 ½ N. 8th St. El Centro, CA 92243 | (760) 482-5647 |
| Bears Early Head Start | 136608098 | 280 S. Fairfield Dr. El Centro, CA 92243 | (760) 482-5618 |
| Brawley Hawks Early Head Start | 136608094 | 160 S. Cesar Chavez St. Brawley, CA 92227 | (760) 351-8577 |
| Heber Hawks Early Head Start | 136608095 | 1042 ½ Heber Ave. Heber, CA 92249 | (760) 482-5675 |
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Main Office
Early Care and Education Programs
Imperial County Office of Education
1398 Sperber Road
El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 312-6594
Fax: (760) 312-6577