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Central Region Early Education Center #1(Estrella)

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

120 E. 57th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Visit website ↗(323) 846-4880Directions ↗Licensed for 175
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/19/2025
Total visits
13

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

Estrella Early Education Center is a Los Angeles-based preschool serving children ages 2-5 with a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program. The center emphasizes literacy, critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and family partnership while honoring diverse needs, languages, and cultures.

Philosophy
Every child has the right to learn in a developmentally appropriate, challenging environment with high expectations for success. Children become self-directed and confident learners through thoughtfully planned indoor and outdoor programs. Family partnership is at the heart of the work, with parents recognized as their child's first and most important teacher.
Ages served
2-5 years
Outdoor
Thoughtfully planned outdoor program
Meals
Free meals provided regardless of income

Programs

  • •Spanish Dual Language Program

Highlights

  • ✓Potty training not required for enrollment
  • ✓Personalized learning plans using DRDP-2025 assessment tool
  • ✓Focus on literacy, oral language, phonemic awareness, and critical thinking
  • ✓Income-qualified enrollment with free meals for all

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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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