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Golden City Child Development Center INC.

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

812 E. Carson St., Carson, CA 90745

Visit website ↗(310) 630-0863Directions ↗Licensed for 18
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
9
3 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/5/2025
Total visits
7

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Golden City Child Development Center offers comprehensive programs for infants through school-aged children (6 weeks to 12 years) with a city-themed, immersive learning environment. The center focuses on individualized development, character building, and preparing children to become positive, independent, and productive members of their families and communities.

Philosophy
Golden City CDC believes children learn by exploring their environment through sensory experiences. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate, bias-free, and tailored to each child's individual needs, learning style, and interests. The center emphasizes character development, teaching qualities like kindness, honesty, and respect, and welcomes children of all races, creeds, colors, sexes, national origins, and religions.
Ages served
6 Weeks – 12 Years
Hours
M-F, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Outdoor
City-themed outdoor play area with playhouses designed to mimic a city including bank, supermarket, post office, college, police station, fire station, and more

Programs

  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool
  • •Pre-Kindergarten
  • •Kindergarten
  • •Before/After School Care
  • •School Age Spring/Winter Program
  • •School Age Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓City-themed immersive learning environment for exploration and social skill development
  • ✓Personalized, developmentally-based curriculum tailored to individual child needs
  • ✓Classical music for infant brain development
  • ✓Character-building focus with emphasis on kindness, responsibility, and respect

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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