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Cdcla-Chinatown Service Center Children's Center

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

521 W. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Visit website ↗(213) 617-0705Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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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: 4/7/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

CDCLA-Chinatown Service Center Children's Center has been educating toddlers and preschoolers in Los Angeles' Chinatown neighborhood since 2015, using the High Scope Curriculum with a focus on play-based learning. The center prioritizes providing educational opportunities, safe well-being, nutritious meals and snacks, and a foundation for future learning.

Philosophy
Care, Compassion, and High Scope Curriculum. Play-based learning where every chance a child has to play is a chance to learn.
Ages served
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Meals
Provides nutritious meals and snacks

Programs

  • •High Scope Curriculum
  • •Play-based learning

Highlights

  • ✓Located close to DTLA for parents working in the area
  • ✓Highly qualified teachers
  • ✓Virtual tour available

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