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Willard Children's Center

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

345 So. Halstead St., Pasadena, CA 91107

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
7/17/2025
Total visits
6

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 at Willard Children's Center serves children ages 3-5 and operates Monday-Friday for working families who meet income eligibility requirements. The program uses a research-based approach to develop children's physical, social, emotional, creative, linguistic, and cognitive growth.

Philosophy
Individualized support that develops the whole person by nurturing each child's physical, social, emotional, creative, linguistic, and cognitive growth. Research-based approach helps children build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking while learning math, languages, science, arts, conflict resolution, shared responsibility, and collaborative working.
Ages served
Ages 3-5 years 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 Centers only)

Highlights

  • ✓Free services for eligible low-income families
  • ✓Research-based developmental approach
  • ✓Individualized support for each child
  • ✓Focus on critical thinking and collaborative skills

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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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