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Young Minds Preschool

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

8065 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Visit website ↗(424) 277-8898Directions ↗Licensed for 90
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/5/2024
Total visits
1

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

Young Minds Learning Academy Preschool creates a loving and nurturing environment where students develop academically and socially through exploration, experimentation, and discovery. The program offers customized hands-on learning experiences including math, language arts, Spanish, music, art, science, technology, social studies, and indoor/outdoor exploration.

Philosophy
The mission is to create a loving and nurturing environment where students develop academically and socially. Highly-qualified teachers foster curiosity and expand curriculum activities with hands-on learning, exploration, and inquiry customized to meet the interests and learning styles of each child.
Ages served
2, 3, and 4 year olds (ages determined by September 1st cutoff); Full-day In-Person TK & Kindergarten at West LA Campus; Parent & Me classes at Venice Campus
Hours
Morning with Lunch Bunch: 8am–12:30pm; Morning with Extended Day Option: 8am–3pm; Morning with Late Owls: 8am–6pm; Afternoon Options: 1:30pm–6pm or 3pm–6pm
Outdoor
Daily activities include indoor and outdoor exploration

Programs

  • •Full-time and part-time schedules for 2 year olds
  • •Full-time and part-time schedules for 3 year olds
  • •Full-time and part-time schedules for 4 year olds
  • •Parent & Me classes
  • •Full-day In-Person TK & Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓Hands-on learning with exploration and inquiry customized to each child's interests and learning styles
  • ✓Wide range of experiences including math, language arts, Spanish, music, art, science, and technology
  • ✓Small teacher-to-student ratio allowing individualized attention
  • ✓Weekly updates with pictures about child's progress

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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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