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Mount St. Mary's Child Development Center

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

10 Chester Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Visit website ↗(213) 477-2977Directions ↗Licensed for 74
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/2/2024
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

Mount St. Mary's Child Development Center is a laboratory school that has provided early childhood education since the late 1960s, designed to offer developmentally appropriate experiences in a safe, home-like environment. The center serves as both a community resource for young children and a training ground for future educators from Mount Saint Mary's University.

Philosophy
Provide developmentally appropriate experiences for each child while accommodating their individual care needs; serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of young children and support their desire to be lifelong learners; recognize each child for their individuality and personal needs
Ages served
Ages 2 to 5 years old (Preschool Program); ages 5 to 8 years old (School Age Program)
Outdoor
On-campus location with outdoor spaces; toddlers go on walks around MSMU campus
Meals
Morning snack and full lunch provided

Programs

  • •Preschool Program
  • •School Age Program
  • •Language, science, math, and creative art through play

Highlights

  • ✓On-campus laboratory school affiliated with Mount Saint Mary's University
  • ✓Located in historic 1902 house on Doheny campus in Los Angeles
  • ✓Fully qualified early childhood professionals with state credentials
  • ✓Affordable quality early childhood education

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