First Steps (PACE) - Head Start Program in Gardena, CA

First Steps (PACE) is a federally funded head start program in Gardena, CA (90249). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 424-266-9688

Street address: 14420 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249

County: Los Angeles County

How to verify First Steps (PACE)

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: los_angeles_county_office_of_education_ca. Provider type: Early Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Gardena

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Gardena, the Los Angeles County head start programs list, or all care types in Gardena.

For context, this directory lists 5 head start programs in Gardena; 708 across Los Angeles County; 4 in ZIP 90249.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 90249 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 90249

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Other head start programs in Gardena

Head Start Program Aloha Learning Center (PACE) Gardena, CA 90249 Capacity 92 Head Start Program Gardena-Carson (YMCA) Gardena, CA 90248 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Pace - St. John Head Start Center Gardena, CA 90249 Capacity 45 Head Start Program St. John (PACE) Gardena, CA 90249 Capacity 32

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Los Angeles Education Partnership - EHS Childcare Center Hawthorne, CA 90250 Capacity 240.6 mi Head Start Program Laep Early Head Start Childcare Center Hawthorne, CA 90250 Capacity 320.7 mi Head Start Program CBP - Cann Academy Hawthorne, CA 90250 Capacity 31.2 mi Head Start Program Anderson (PACE) Lawndale, CA 90260 Capacity 161.2 mi Head Start Program Prairie Inglewood, CA 90303 Capacity 2401.4 mi Head Start Program Pace - Anderson Head Start Lawndale, CA 90260 Capacity 181.4 mi Head Start Program Crystal Stairs Head Start - Centinela Hawthorne, CA 90250 Capacity 361.7 mi Head Start Program Center - Centinela Bible Hawthorne, CA 90250 Capacity 361.7 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity16
Ownership—
Provider typeEarly Head Start
Source record IDhs-09CH012684-6379

Frequently asked questions

Is First Steps (PACE) rated by the state?
No. First Steps (PACE) appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is First Steps (PACE) state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. First Steps (PACE) appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-09CH012684-6379. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is First Steps (PACE) located?
14420 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249. The provider sits in Los Angeles County. Contact phone: 424-266-9688.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Gardena?
This directory lists 5 head start programs in Gardena and 708 in Los Angeles County, including 4 in ZIP 90249. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:09CH012684). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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