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Monte Vista Early Education Center

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

5509 Ash Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Visit website ↗(323) 258-3842Directions ↗Licensed for 162
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
11
3 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/23/2025
Total visits
13

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

Monte Vista Early Education Center is a Los Angeles Unified School District preschool committed to diversity, equity, and multicultural learning. The center features a Certified Outdoor Nature Explore Classroom with dynamic nature-based settings for play and learning.

Philosophy
Our mission is to utilize and implement research-based materials and resources through STEM and our Nature Explore Outdoor classroom to guide our instructional practices that will enrich, empower and encourage curiosity in a nurturing environment that builds self-esteem and resilience, and strengthen each student's unique abilities.
Outdoor
Certified Outdoor Nature Explore Classroom with dynamic nature-based setting for children to play and learn in multiple spaces

Programs

  • •STEM
  • •Nature Explore Outdoor classroom

Highlights

  • ✓Certified Outdoor Nature Explore Classroom
  • ✓Multicultural instructional environment
  • ✓STEM-based learning
  • ✓Research-based materials and resources

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