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Great Beginnings INC.

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

3027 E. 4th St., Long Beach, CA 90814

Visit website ↗(562) 434-2545Directions ↗Licensed for 39
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 5/6/2025 (5 total).

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

About this preschool

Great Beginnings Preschool is a state-licensed early childhood education center in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, serving children ages 2 to 5 years since 1977. The school emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice through creative play, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities in arts, science, music, and literacy.

Philosophy
Nurturing the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally through creative learning through play, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities.
Ages served
2 to 5 years
Outdoor
Outdoor exploration in shaded yard

Programs

  • •Creative learning through play
  • •Science activities
  • •Art activities
  • •Music activities
  • •Literacy activities
  • •Social-emotional learning

Highlights

  • ✓State of California licensed
  • ✓Low teacher-to-child ratios
  • ✓Beautifully renovated campus with modern amenities
  • ✓Serving Long Beach families for over 45 years

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