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John Tracy Center

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

2160 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Visit website ↗(213) 748-5481Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/14/2024
Total visits
3

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 Dickinson C. Ross Preschool at John Tracy Center is a family-centered, listening and spoken language preschool in Los Angeles for children ages 3-5 who are deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing. The program focuses on developing listening and spoken language skills, communication, and school readiness through play-based learning and collaboration between teachers, speech-language pathologists, and families.

Philosophy
Preschoolers are educated based on the principles of kindness, empathy and community through exploration, imagination, and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment. The center is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential by cultivating good communication skills and intellectual curiosity before age 5.
Ages served
3-5 years old
Outdoor
Movement room included weekly

Programs

  • •Listening and spoken language development
  • •Speech and language therapy
  • •Auditory Verbal Therapy (LSL-AVT)
  • •Counseling and child development services
  • •Library visits

Highlights

  • ✓Only family-centered listening and spoken language preschool in Los Angeles focused on children with hearing loss
  • ✓Teachers have master's degrees and California DHH Specialist credential
  • ✓Smaller class sizes with low noise levels
  • ✓Parents participate in monthly classroom meetings, workshops, and support groups

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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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