LACOE Head Start and Early Learning

Los Angeles County Office of Education's Head Start and Early Learning Division helps families find free early education programs for eligible children from before birth through age five. Families search by address, submit a pre-enrollment form, and get live support at 877-773-5543.

The apply path is four steps: find a local program, gather documents, submit pre-enrollment, then wait for staff follow-up. Child Care Choices describes these referrals as free early education for low-income children birth to 5.

Use prekkid.org as the countywide first stop before you pay for private preschool tours. Eligibility still has to clear after intake, so keep backup care options until you have a seat.