Los Angeles County Office of Education Head Start and Early Learning Division offers no-cost early childhood education and support services

The Los Angeles County Office of Education - Head Start and Early Learning Division administers comprehensive, no-cost early childhood education and support services specifically designed for families with children from birth to five years old, as well as for pregnant women within Los Angeles County. Services are delivered through age-appropriate education centers and family homes, alongside parenting skills classes, prenatal support, and a wide array of family resources. Participants gain access to essential additional services including nutrition education, family services referrals, disability-related assistance, and screenings for health, dental, and mental health needs. The division also manages the Quality Rating and Improvement System, allowing families to search for participating preschool ratings via the Quality Start LA website, though public review or comment capabilities are not available. Furthermore, the division operates the California Preschool Instruction Network to support educator training and development, and runs the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program to increase access to early learning for children with disabilities. While there are no geographic restrictions on the services offered, the division does not serve all areas of the county and can refer callers to the nearest sites based on zip code. In zip codes where multiple agencies provide Head Start or Early Head Start services, individuals must call each agency to determine which one serves their specific address, as agencies may only serve a portion of the zip code.