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Options-Early Learning Center-Pasadena

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

1840 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

Visit website ↗(626) 858-0527Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/24/2024
Total visits
3

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

PUSD's Full-Day Preschool program serves children ages 3-5 and offers individualized support to nurture physical, social, emotional, creative, linguistic, and cognitive growth. The program operates Monday-Friday and is free for eligible low-income families.

Philosophy
Research-based approach that develops the whole person by nurturing each child's physical, social, emotional, creative, linguistic, and cognitive growth. Programs develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking while teaching math, languages, science, arts, conflict resolution, responsibility-sharing, and collaborative work skills.
Ages served
Ages 3-5 year old by December 1, PreK through 1st grade
Hours
Full-day program, Monday-Friday

Programs

  • •Full-Day Preschool
  • •Before and After-School Care (Washington and Longfellow Children's Center only)

Highlights

  • ✓Free for eligible low-income families
  • ✓Individualized support for each child
  • ✓Research-based developmental approach
  • ✓Multiple center locations in Pasadena

Not stated on their website: Tuition for non-eligible families, Specific daily hours, Teacher-child ratio, Meals/snacks, Outdoor play facilities, Specific curriculum details. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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