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Creative Mind's

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

8970 State St, South Gate, CA 90280

Visit website ↗(323) 605-7832Directions ↗Licensed for 31
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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: 11/7/2024 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Creative Mind Center Daycare is a licensed, business-zoned home daycare in South Gate, CA offering a safe, warm learning environment with developmental play-based activities. The provider focuses on teaching social, emotional, and behavioral skills while offering culturally diverse programs including Spanish language instruction.

Philosophy
Focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills through developmental play-based activities to foster a love of learning in a culturally diverse environment.
Ages served
2 years to 5 years
Hours
7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks provided

Programs

  • •Developmental Play-based curriculum
  • •Spanish language programs
  • •Potty training
  • •Part-time, Full-time, Single-day, and Drop-in packages

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed provider with CA license #198400024
  • ✓Certified in First Aid, CPR, and early childhood education
  • ✓Real-time photo and video updates for parents
  • ✓Business-zoned center with nap room, art area, and reading area

Not stated on their website: Teacher-to-child ratio, Outdoor play space, Specific curriculum materials, Parent involvement opportunities. 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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