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California Children's Academy

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

10896 Lehigh Avenue, Pacoima, CA 91331

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/17/2025
Total visits
8

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

California Children's Academy is a non-profit organization founded in 1971 that provides free and affordable early education to low-income working families across 15 centers in Los Angeles County. The program serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with age-appropriate curriculum, bilingual experiences, and family support services.

Philosophy
Working with families and the community to ensure children receive a high quality early learning experience in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that fosters acceptance and positive self-esteem through bilingual, multicultural experiences.
Ages served
Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Meals
Balanced meals and snacks providing up to 80% of each child's daily nutritional requirements

Programs

  • •Age appropriate curriculum to meet individual needs
  • •Early education readiness skills for kindergarten transition
  • •Bilingual, multicultural experiences
  • •Parent participation, education, resource and referrals
  • •Family support services

Highlights

  • ✓Serves over 700 children daily across 15 locations in Los Angeles County
  • ✓Free and affordable early education for low-income working families
  • ✓Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1971
  • ✓Provides meals covering up to 80% of daily nutritional needs

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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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