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YMCA Child Development Center

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

1200 No. Maclay, San Fernando, CA 91340

Visit website ↗(818) 365-6881Directions ↗Licensed for 85
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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: 7/30/2025 (5 total).

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

About this preschool

YMCA Child Development Center operates six locations across Los Angeles and San Fernando, serving infants through preschoolers (6 weeks to 5 years) with quality early childhood education. The program offers free tuition for eligible low-income families and focuses on physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development through play-based learning.

Philosophy
Focus on physical, social/emotional/cultural, cognitive, language, and self-mastery skills through hands-on learning via play and interaction guided by the High Scope curriculum, with emphasis on critical thinking, cooperation, and problem-solving.
Ages served
6 weeks to 5 years (varies by location: some locations serve 2-5 years)
Hours
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Outdoor play provided daily, weather permitting
Meals
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks included

Programs

  • •High Scope curriculum-based early childhood education
  • •Free Breakfast and Lunch Program
  • •Nutrition Lessons for Kids
  • •Fun Fitness Activities
  • •Music Classes for Preschoolers
  • •Mental health support when needed

Highlights

  • ✓Ranked Tier 5 High-Quality Centers by Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA)
  • ✓Free tuition for eligible low-income families
  • ✓Low teacher-to-child ratios (1:3 infants, 1:4 toddlers, 1:8 preschool)
  • ✓ECT-qualified professionals staffing all programs

Not stated on their website: Specific tuition costs, Teacher qualifications beyond ECT certification, Curriculum details beyond High Scope, Parent involvement opportunities, Special needs accommodations, Discipline/behavior policies, Sick child policy, Drop-off/pick-up procedures. Ask the preschool directly.

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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