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Children's Collective - The Infant Toddler

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

932 W. 85th, Los Angeles, CA 90044

Visit website ↗(323) 789-1873Directions ↗Licensed for 19
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
2/21/2024
Total visits
4

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

The Children's Collective, Inc. is a non-profit human services corporation established in 1972 providing high quality, free to low-cost full day child care and educational services in South Los Angeles. They offer developmentally appropriate programs for children from birth to five years that promote school readiness, meet nutritional needs, and engage families and communities.

Philosophy
The vision is for every child and every family in the community to reach their highest potential regardless of income level. Programs are developmentally appropriate and promote school readiness, encourage a positive sense of self-worth, meet children's nutritional needs, address family health and social service needs, and engage parents, schools and communities.
Ages served
Birth to Five Years (Birth to Preschool programs)
Meals
All meals emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, with limited salt and saturated fats. The Food Program provides healthy meals and snacks to infant/toddler and preschool programs.

Programs

  • •Birth to Preschool
  • •Child Development
  • •Food Program
  • •Black Infant Health
  • •CalFresh Healthy Living
  • •FamilySource Center

Highlights

  • ✓Non-profit serving South Los Angeles for over 50 years
  • ✓Free to low-cost services
  • ✓Serves more than 225,000 breakfasts, lunches, and snacks each year
  • ✓Comprehensive family support services under one roof

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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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