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Long Beach Day Nursery - West Branch

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

1548 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/16/2025
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

Long Beach Day Nursery is a NAEYC-accredited childcare center serving children aged 6 weeks to 5 years with a holistic approach emphasizing early learning, development, and family partnership. The center operates from 7:30am to 5pm Monday-Friday and offers both full and subsidized spaces.

Philosophy
Built on a foundation of respect, fairness, and community with a commitment to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. The center believes a good start in the formative years of childhood provides children with a lasting foundation for success throughout their lives.
Ages served
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours
7:30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Outdoor
Yes, lots of room to run and play

Programs

  • •Infant and Toddler care (with low ratios: 1:3 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers)
  • •Preschool
  • •Early Intervention Program

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC Accreditation
  • ✓Emergent curriculum with emphasis on early literacy, STEM, social/emotional, music, and art
  • ✓Free and subsidized spaces available
  • ✓Century of proven excellence as one of California's longest-operating programs

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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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