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Dacotah Street Early Education Center

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

3142 Lydia Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90023

Visit website ↗(323) 268-9868Directions ↗Licensed for 184
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/17/2024
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

Dacotah Early Education Center is a Los Angeles Unified School District preschool serving children ages 2-4 years. The center emphasizes creating a safe, emotionally secure environment where children develop a love for learning and are prepared for kindergarten and beyond.

Philosophy
We believe that maximizing each child's potential for learning and growing requires a setting where each child feels safe, emotionally secure and develops a love for learning. Through intentional teacher–child interactions, we provide meaningful experiences and opportunities that nurture creativity, independence, and logical thinking skills — ensuring children are not only school ready, but READY for the World.
Ages served
2-4 years

Highlights

  • ✓LAUSD school with enrollment through official portal
  • ✓Science activities and large group reading programs
  • ✓Parent workshops on healthy screen habits and kindergarten transition
  • ✓Motto: The Place for Every Child to Be

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