Gardena-Carson (YMCA) - Head Start Program in Gardena, CA

Gardena-Carson (YMCA) is a federally funded head start program in Gardena, CA (90248). 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: 310-879-6673

Street address: 1000 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248

County: Los Angeles County

How to verify Gardena-Carson (YMCA)

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: 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; 1 in ZIP 90248.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 90248 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 90248

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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 First Steps (PACE) Gardena, CA 90249 Capacity 16 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 Center - Randle Compton, CA 90220 Capacity 202.7 mi Head Start Program Anderson (PACE) Lawndale, CA 90260 Capacity 163.2 mi Head Start Program Los Angeles Education Partnership - EHS Childcare Center Hawthorne, CA 90250 Capacity 243.4 mi Head Start Program Center - Sullivan Compton, CA 90220 Capacity 323.4 mi Head Start Program Laep Early Head Start Childcare Center Hawthorne, CA 90250 Capacity 323.4 mi Head Start Program Pace - Anderson Head Start Lawndale, CA 90260 Capacity 183.4 mi Head Start Program Green (PACE) Lawndale, CA 90260 Capacity 323.6 mi Head Start Program Elm St. Compton, CA 90220 Capacity 883.7 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 capacity17
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-09CH012684-12954

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardena-Carson (YMCA) rated by the state?
No. Gardena-Carson (YMCA) 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 Gardena-Carson (YMCA) state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Gardena-Carson (YMCA) appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-09CH012684-12954. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Gardena-Carson (YMCA) located?
1000 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248. The provider sits in Los Angeles County. Contact phone: 310-879-6673.
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 1 in ZIP 90248. 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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