Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lawndale. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Lawndale. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Lawndale. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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PACE - Green Head Start, located at 4540 W 168th St in Lawndale, is a DCF-licensed center-based provider serving children ages unspecified through pre-K under the federal Head Start program. As a PACE-operated facility—part of a 26+ center network across LA County—it offers free, comprehensive early care to income-qualifying families, including health screenings, meals, and family support services. The center holds a current license (active since January 2004, capacity 36) and benefits from established organizational training and oversight. A Type B citation from March 2024 and the lack of public parent reviews suggest families should conduct in-person due diligence; income eligibility screening means enrollment is limited to qualifying families, making this a valuable option for eligible households but not universally accessible.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Lawndale. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Lawndale. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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