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Children's Collective - Hope Memorial

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

3401 South Somerset Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
9/15/2025
Total visits
6

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

Children's Collective provides free to low-cost childcare services for low-income families in South Los Angeles at ten locations, serving approximately 800 African American and Hispanic children ages 3 months to 5 years. The program promotes school readiness through daily nutritious meals, multicultural environments, and instruction by state-certified teachers.

Philosophy
The program's goal is to facilitate the development of creative thinkers, problem solvers, self-confident and independent beings who will grow up to be caring, happy, and productive adults.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years (specific ages vary by location)
Outdoor
Outdoor play time and fun field trips
Meals
Daily, nutritious meals provided

Programs

  • •Full-day childcare services
  • •Early Head Start program (at Rita D. Walters Child Care Center)
  • •Small group learning
  • •Parent training and support

Highlights

  • ✓State certified teachers
  • ✓Developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • ✓Diverse, multicultural environment
  • ✓Free to low-cost services for eligible families

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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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