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Long Beach Day Nursery - East Branch

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

3965 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90808

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
6/3/2025
Total visits
9

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

Long Beach Day Nursery is a NAEYC-accredited program serving children aged 6 weeks to 5 years with a holistic approach emphasizing early learning, family partnership, and professional teachers. The center offers both full-service childcare and free/subsidized options at two Long Beach locations.

Philosophy
Built on a foundation of respect, fairness, and community. LBDN is dedicated to the belief that a good start in the formative years of childhood provides children with a lasting foundation for success throughout their lives. Holistic approach ensuring every child thrives with individualized attention and developmental support.
Ages served
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours
7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Outdoor
Yes, lots of room to run and play

Programs

  • •Infants and Toddlers (with low ratios: 1:3 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers)
  • •Preschool
  • •Early Intervention Program

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC Accreditation
  • ✓Century of proven excellence
  • ✓Emergent curriculum with emphasis on early literacy, STEM, social/emotional, music, and art
  • ✓Free and subsidized spaces available

Not stated on their website: Tuition rates, Meals/nutrition details, Teacher qualifications/ratios for preschool-age children, Drop-off/pick-up policies. 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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