Children's Collective - The State

The Children's Collective, Inc. is a non-profit human services corporation established in 1972 that provides high quality, comprehensive childcare and educational services that are free to low-cost for families in South Los Angeles. The organization serves children from birth through middle school and engages parents, schools, and communities in promoting school readiness and positive child development.

Philosophy

Developmentally appropriate program that promotes school readiness, encourages a positive sense of self-worth, meets children's nutritional needs, addresses family health and social service needs, and engages parents, schools and communities in its implementation. Vision is for every child and every family in the community to reach their highest potential regardless of income level.

Ages served

Birth to Five Years (Birth to Preschool), Elementary School, Middle School

Meals

Healthy meals and snacks provided emphasizing fresh fruits and vegetables with limited salt and saturated fats; serves more than 225,000 breakfasts, lunches, and snacks each year

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Teacher ratio, Outdoor play facilities, Specific locations and centers. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.