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Child Educational Center Preschool At Caltech

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

250-56 South Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Visit website ↗(818) 354-3418Directions ↗Licensed for 38
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 10/18/2024 (6 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Child Educational Center is a nationally accredited childcare and educational organization located in La Cañada and Pasadena, California, serving infants through school-age children. The center's progressive philosophy is founded on science-backed methods of nature- and play-based learning.

Philosophy
Progressive philosophy founded on science-backed methods of nature- and play-based learning with commitment to nurturing children's physical and psychological well-being

Programs

  • •Infant & Toddler
  • •Preschool
  • •School-Age
  • •Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓Nationally accredited
  • ✓Leader in early childhood education since 1979
  • ✓Nature- and play-based learning
  • ✓Located in La Cañada and Pasadena

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