| PACE EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION |
"PACE
Early Childhood Education: America's Preschool
and Family Service Program"
History
and Mission
 Launched
in 1982, PACE Early Childhood Education is a federally funded program that empowers
the whole family by promoting early childhood education and comprehensive family
development. As a Delegate Agency of the Los Angeles County Office of Education,
PACE Early Childhood Education each year serves 1,611 pre-school aged children
and their families at 23 school sites in the central Los Angeles, Gardena, Lawndale,
Redondo Beach and the San Gabriel Valley. PACE Early Childhood Education programs are funded by
the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Description
of PACE Early Childhood Education Services
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High Quality Preschool
o
1/2 Day Preschool Classes; Monday-Friday
o
Morning or Afternoon Sessions Available
o
Preschool Classes operate August-May
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Full- Day Programs Available in Selected Locations
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Services for Children with Special Needs
•
Breakfast and/or Lunch for Enrolled Children
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Comprehensive Family Services
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Dental Services
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Parenting and Literacy Classes
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All Teachers Have California Preschool Teacher Permits and AA Degrees
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Disability and Adult Education services are provided through partnerships with
the Los Angeles Unified School District
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Dental exams and services are paid for by the program for families without insurance
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Computer instruction will soon be available for parents of children enrolled
in the program
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Full Day Sessions available in San Gabriel Valley
These services
are provided at no cost to families who meet the low-income guidelines and other
eligibility requirements.
View the HEADSTART'S
ACTIVITY CALENDAR below:
2007 Calendar Coming
Soon
Who
Qualifies For PACE Early Childhood Education Services?
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Children 3-5 Years Old
o
Family Income Below the Poverty Level* (* Some Over-Income Families May Be
Eligible. Please inquire the program.)
o
Children with Special Needs
o Family residing in areas served by PACE Early Childhood Education. See below for a list of locations.
PACE Early Childhood Education
LOCATIONS
Christian
Fellowship
2085 S. Hobart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
Bethesda
14420 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Gardena , CA 90249 |
Redondo
2606 Nelson Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90247 |
Alhambra
919 S. Garfield
Alhambra, CA 91801 |
Helen
Vamvas
1664 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007 |
Little
Stars
1322 S. New Hampshire Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90006 |
Anderson
4130 W. 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260 |
Mariposa
120 E. 25th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90011 |
Rosemead
9032 Mission Dr.
Rosemead, CA 91770 |
Green
4520 W. 169th St.
Lawndale, CA 90060 |
St.
John
14517 S. Crenshaw Blvd..
Gardena, CA 90249 |
La
Trinidad
3565 E. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90063 |
Fremont
2216 S. Fremont Ave
Alhambra, CA 91803 |
Pico
Blvd.
2531 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006 |
City
Terrace
3260 Marengo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90063 |
West
Blvd.
1809 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016 |
Grandview
2300 W. James Wood
Los Angeles, CA 90016 |
Highland
Park
5443 Ash Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042 |
Hope
Memorial
3401 Somerset Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90016 |
Greater
True Light
1276 W. 29th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007 |
Aldama
6310 Aldama Street
Los Angeles, CA 90042 |
Hikari
650 N. Milchertorena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90026 |
Maggie
Hathaway
3650 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90018 |
Los
Angeles Kitchen
2455 S Street Andrews Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90018 |
City
of Commerce Kitchen
1254 Goodrich Blvd.
Commerce, CA 90022 |
Kingsley
Office (Satellite Office)
14112 S. Kingsley Dr.
Gardena, CA 90249 |
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How
To Apply For PACE Early Childhood Education Services?
By Phone: (213)
989-3244
In Person: 1055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1050, Los Angeles 90017
Inquire by e-mail: hsinfo@pacela.org
PACE
Early Childhood Education Donation and Involvement Opportunities
 PACE
Early Childhood Education welcomes donations of:
o
Children's Books, bookshelves, tables, and desks
o Toys, puzzles, blocks, tricycles, and balls
o Computers, Software, and Cassette Players
o Paper, pencils, crayons, and non-toxic paints
o Food (from distributors only)
o PACE also accepts donations of professional services.
We gratefully invite you or your organization to volunteer your time and share
your expertise with our program. College students enrolled in Education and
Child Development classes are urged to inquire about volunteering at our eleven
centers.
CALL: Rachelle
S. Pastor-Arizmendi, MS, RD at (213) 989-3270 or E-MAIL rpastor@pacela.org
to make a donation or to find out how you can volunteer your services to PACE
Early Childhood Education children and families.
PACE
Early Childhood Education Staff
Administration
Kerry Doi, President
/ CEO
Yusa Chang, Vice President / COO
Kim Train, Human Resources Director
Rachelle S. Pastor-Arizmendi,
MS, RD, Early Childhood Education Director (213) 989-3270
Service
Area Coordinators
PACE Early Childhood Education Management Staff 2006-2007 Program Year
Even
Start Family Literacy Program 
 Integrated
with the PACE Early Childhood Education program, this project is built on the belief that parents
with strong literacy skills can better support their children's educational
development and success in school. It helps parents become full partners in
their child's education, assisting children and parents to reach their fullest
potential.
Funded by the California
State Department of Education, this program offers literacy training, adult
education, parenting training, parent support groups, family enrichment, and
home literacy support activities.
Address:
2300 W. James Wood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: (213) 387-1950
Contact
PACE Early Childhood Education
Address 1055 Wilshire
Boulevard, Suite 1050, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone (213) 989-3244
FAX (213) 989-3296
E-mail: hsinfo@pacela.org
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