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Harriette Evans Shields CDC/Drew Child Development

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

224 E. 126th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90061

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/25/2025
Total visits
11

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

Harriette Evans Shields CDC is part of Drew Child Development Corporation, which operates six early childhood education centers throughout South Los Angeles serving vulnerable children and families. The organization provides developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive educational programs along with family support services.

Philosophy
Parents are the primary teachers and parental support is essential; a team approach provides collective exchange between parents and teachers; all adults share responsibility to support, nurture, guide and educate young children; each child is unique and deserves respect, consistency, caring and a challenging environment for optimal developmental growth; history and culture are important for children to gain a clear sense of self.
Ages served
Early childhood (infants through pre-K)

Programs

  • •Early Childhood Education
  • •Early Intervention/Developmental Programming
  • •Family Preservation
  • •Mental Health services
  • •Wraparound services

Highlights

  • ✓Serves 72 children at Harriette Shields location
  • ✓Culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • ✓Over 20 years of service to South Los Angeles communities
  • ✓Integrated services including early intervention and family support

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