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Rising Stars Child Development Center

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

762 W. 130th Street, Gardena, CA 90247

Visit website ↗(310) 324-5800Directions ↗Licensed for 8
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
10/26/2023
Total visits
5

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

Rising Stars Child Development Center is a family-owned academy serving children from birth to 12 years old across four locations in Gardena, Hawthorne, and Los Angeles. The center provides high-quality childcare and education with an emphasis on academic rigor, STEM integration, and social-emotional development.

Philosophy
Everything we do centers around your child's growth and happiness. We believe in providing unparalleled care and education in a warm, supportive, fun, and academically rich environment where children explore the world with curiosity and confidence in a safe, secure, and highly personalized way, supported by experienced educators and a caring community.
Ages served
Birth to 12 years old
Hours
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Outdoor
Active outdoor learning with playgrounds and nature spaces that encourage exploration, teamwork, and respect for the world around them

Programs

  • •Enrichment
  • •Before and After School
  • •Elementary
  • •STEM integration with Abeka Curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Family-owned academy committed to quality care
  • ✓Abeka Curriculum enhanced with STEM integration
  • ✓Technology-enhanced classrooms with computers, sound systems, and video tools
  • ✓Themed events and field trips for enrichment

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor space details, Parent communication methods. Ask the preschool directly.

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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