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Options-State Preschool-Carmella

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

13300 Lakeland Ave., South Whittier, CA 90605

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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: 4/30/2025 (6 total).

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

About this preschool

Options-State Preschool-Carmella is a licensed childcare provider located in South Whittier with a capacity of 72 children. The program emphasizes fun and learning through activities focused on literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development to help children become school ready.

Philosophy
The program emphasizes fun and learning, with curriculum focused on literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development. Children engage in exciting activities that challenge them to think, explore, and create, with qualified and caring staff helping them develop confidence and school readiness skills.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Programs

  • •Literacy
  • •Math
  • •Science
  • •Social-emotional development
  • •Creative activities

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