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Los Angeles Southwest College CDC

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

1600 W. Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Visit website ↗(323) 241-5003Directions ↗Licensed for 44
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/18/2025
Total visits
5

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

Los Angeles Southwest College Child Development Center provides early education services for children 12 months to 4 years of age, primarily serving student-parents attending the college. The center is licensed and funded through state and federal subsidized childcare programs.

Philosophy
Young children learn best through developmentally appropriate experiences, active participation, positive relationships, and meaningful play. Quality early education is the foundation for lifelong learning, accomplished in an environment promoting self-expression, creativity, self-control, and mutual respect, with faculty using family input and current research to provide developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate experiences.
Ages served
12 months to 4 years
Hours
Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30AM - 3:00PM; Fridays: 7:30AM - Noon
Meals
Free breakfast, lunch, and snack provided through the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP)

Programs

  • •Infant Toddler (License #197408649)
  • •Preschool (License #191870900)
  • •California State Preschool Program (CSPP)

Highlights

  • ✓Subsidized childcare available for income-eligible families
  • ✓Free meals for all enrolled children
  • ✓Serves student-parents attending Los Angeles Southwest College
  • ✓Licensed through Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing

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