Ludlow, CA

Barstow Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services through the federally funded Head Start program. The center focuses on school readiness with a research-based curriculum that emphasizes literacy, math, and social-emotional development. All teachers meet Head Start qualification standards with degrees in early childhood education. The program includes health screenings, nutritious meals, and family engagement components. Serving low-income families throughout the High Desert region, including Ludlow area residents, this center maintains small class sizes and strong teacher-child ratios with a focus on preparing children for kindergarten success.

Barstow Early Head Start specializes in comprehensive care for infants and toddlers from birth to age 3, serving families throughout the High Desert region including Ludlow. The program uses a relationship-based approach with primary caregiving to ensure consistent, responsive care. Curriculum focuses on developmental milestones through play-based learning and individualized planning. All staff complete extensive training in infant/toddler development and the program includes health, nutrition, and family support services. The center maintains excellent safety standards with secure facilities and developmentally appropriate environments designed specifically for young children.

Needles Head Start provides high-quality early childhood education serving families throughout the Eastern Mojave region, including Ludlow area residents. The program implements a comprehensive preschool curriculum that addresses cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Features include individualized learning plans, health and dental services, nutritious meals, and strong parent involvement components. Teachers hold early childhood credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The center maintains excellent safety records with secure facilities and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Transportation services are available for eligible families in the broader service area.