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Child Development Center

Program Information

Program Information

Enrolling now!

NOW ENROLLING FOR EARLY HEAD START, HEAD START, AND STATE PRESCHOOL!

To apply ONLINE, click here: APPLICATION FOR EARLY LEARNING SERVICES

To apply IN PERSON, visit us at 7424 Newmark Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770, Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, (626) 307-3396


Welcome to the Garvey School District's Early Learning Department, Child Development Program! As a program, we take pride in providing high-quality, comprehensive services designed to instill a love for learning that allows for a successful educational experience and lasting success. Our staff work hard to make sure that our students are safe, healthy, happy, and learning. The program implements an integrated collaborative approach, inclusive of education, health, nutrition, mental health, disability, and family services that will offer each child many opportunities to grow and develop. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that each child has a smooth and successful transition into Kindergarten.

Mission Statement

We, the Garvey Child Development Program, in partnership with families, the School District, and the community, strive to provide educational experiences and skills for self-sufficiency to prepare young children and their families to become socially competent and responsible citizens in a global society.

The Garvey School District’s Early Learning Department provides high-quality integrated Early Head Start, Head Start, and State Preschool services to over 800 children and families that reside within the Rosemead, Monterey Park, and San Gabriel areas. The program staff are committed to providing an enriching and stimulating learning experience that facilitates school readiness. Part of this commitment is the long-range program goal to prepare children to succeed in school and life.

* Parents may obtain additional information and/or initiate enrollment process by simply calling us at (626) 307-3396, completing an online application (select link below) or visiting us in person at the Child Development Office.  For general office information, directions and hours of operation, please Contact Us.

To apply, click here: APPLICATION - EARLY HEAD START/HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL

  • - Highly qualified teaching staff.

    - School readiness services to ensure children are ready for kindergarten. 

    - Provides eligible children and families with comprehensive services to meet their educational, social, physical and emotional needs.

    - Nutritious meals and snacks

    - Provides services to children with special needs. 

    - Developmental and health screenings to all children.

    - Research-based curriculum.

    - Toilet training support (toilet-trained not required)

  • - Free program for infants and toddlers (ages birth to three) who qualify. 

    - Home visitation program for infants and toddlers.

    - Center-based classroom services for toddlers ages 18-36 months. 

    - Research-based developmentally appropriate curriculum. 

    - Highly qualified teachers.

  • - Families must meet the following Federal and/or state guidelines:

    - Must be income eligible

    - Child's birth certificate

    - Immunizations

    - Children with Special Needs (IEP) and/or placed under Child Protective Services are given additional   priority points

ATTENDANCE HOTLINE

Please be sure to call to inform us of your child's absence daily.
626-927-5723