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Alcott/Child Development Center

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

1600 S. Towne Ave., Pomona, CA 91766

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/11/2025
Total visits
2

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

Alcott/Child Development Center offers Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs designed to support healthy development and school readiness for young children, with a focus on families with limited income. Programs serve infants through age 5 with options for full-day and part-day schedules, home-based and center-based services.

Philosophy
Creative Curriculum approach focusing on social-emotional development through programs like Second Step, with emphasis on safe and caring environments, family partnership, and individualized learning that fits each child's needs.
Ages served
Pregnancy through age 5 (Early Head Start: pregnancy to age 3; Head Start/State Preschool: ages 3-5)
Hours
Full-Day Preschool: 6 to 6.5 hours, Monday-Friday; Part-Day Preschool: 3 to 3.5 hours (AM or PM), Monday-Friday; Early Head Start Full-Day: 6 to 6.5 hours, Monday-Friday; Home-based visits: 90 minutes weekly
Meals
Full-Day Preschool: breakfast, lunch, and snack provided; Part-Day Preschool: snack provided

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •Early Head Start (Center-Based)
  • •Early Head Start (Home-Based)
  • •State Preschool
  • •Creative Curriculum for Preschool
  • •Creative Curriculum for Infant, Toddler and Two's
  • •Second Step (social-emotional learning)

Highlights

  • ✓90-minute nap time in full-day classes
  • ✓Home visitor support with 46 annual visits for home-based Early Head Start
  • ✓Group Connections and Socializations for parent support and peer interaction
  • ✓Flexible infant/toddler schedules following natural 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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