Child Development Services Greater Los Angeles
Quality Child Care and Preschool
For nearly 50 years, YWCA Greater Los Angeles has offered the highest quality learning and Child development services, providing affordable and often FREE child care to children and families who qualify. We offer various programs for different age groups, such as infant care, toddler programs, preschool/pre-K programs, with financial assistance and subsidized child care options available for qualifying families. We provide a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas.
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Conveniently Located Near You!
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Angeles Mesa Child Development Center
(Near Leimert Park)
2519 W. VERNON AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90008
AGES: 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS
PROGRAM HOURS: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM -
Compton Child Development Center
1600 E. COMPTON BLVD
COMPTON, CA 90021
AGES: 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS
PROGRAM HOURS: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM -
North Valley Child Development Center
1200 N. MACLAY STREET
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
AGES: 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS
PROGRAM HOURS: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM -
North Valley Infant Learning Ctr.
SAN FERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL
11113 O’MELVENY AVENUE
BUNGALOW AA939
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
AGES: 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS
PROGRAM HOURS: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM -
Union Pacific Child Development Center
4315 UNION PACIFIC AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
AGES: 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS
PROGRAM HOURS: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM -
Walnut Park Child Development Center
7515 PACIFIC BLVD
WALNUT PARK, CA 90255
AGES: 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS
PROGRAM HOURS: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
YWCA Greater Los Angeles provides enrollment opportunities for low-income families and student parents in Los Angeles County who need child care and education, emergency child care services, and alternatives for families with no other immediate options. Contact a center above to learn more.
Basic Information
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Registration is required to participate. Please use the button below to register. Our child development centers are located in various locations and there are certain pre-requisites for eligibility.
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Our Child Development services are accessible to children anywhere from newborns, only 6 weeks old to toddlers as old as 5 years old.
*PLEASE NOTE: Age requirements vary for each location (listed above)—please check to make sure your location will be able to enroll your child. Call us to check if your child is eligible for specific location -
The YWCA's early childhood program is completely free for eligible families. Our child development center provides child care and child development services to the eligible child. Call your local center to find out if you qualify. Most families do, so don't hesitate to reach out!
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Our childhood education centers are open 7 AM through 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday! We are closed on the weekends.
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Yes! Breakfast, lunch, and snack are all free, and included with the child development program at each center.
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Yes! The schools have an open-door policy for families who are interested. Don't hesitate to visit or schedule a tour to one of our nearest child development centers.
YWCA Greater Los Angeles offers high-quality, affordable child care and early childhood development and child care services, nurturing children in creatively redesigned learning areas with low teacher-to-child ratios. Our child care centers cater to ages from six weeks to five years, including a nutritious meal program with active play and educational activities.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality child development that support the growth, confidence and well-being of young children including infants and toddlers. Our programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of families and ensure that every child thrive and has access to safe and nurturing environments.
Quality, Affordable Child Care and Education
We offer low teacher-to-child ratios in all classrooms from caring, qualified professionals who are ECT-qualified, ensuring a high-quality child care program for your child’s development.
*Early Childhood Teacher
1:3
Infants
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Toddlers
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Preschool
We provide affordable childcare at our various child development centers in Los Angeles County for children as young as six weeks to five years.
YWCA provides a nutritious meal program with a full-time, on-site nutritionist and chef, as well as active play, yoga, gardening, and cooking and nutrition lessons. Tuition includes all meals, snacks and activities. The programs are focused on child’s development and early childhood education.
What we provide
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Free Breakfast and Lunch Program
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Nutrition Lessons for Kids
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Fun Fitness Activities
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Music Classes for Our Preschoolers
Want to know more? View your child’s daily routine!
Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Each of our programs include nutritious, freshly-cooked breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
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We have site directors that will help answer any questions on qualification. Feel free to call your local center to get up-to-date information and find out if you qualify. Don't worry--most families do qualify!
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The income requirement is based on a family-fee schedule, but it changes every year. Feel free to call your local center to get up-to-date information! Most families qualify. However, in the rare situation that families do have to pay, it's usually a very, very small amount. The program is perfect for low income families.
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Yes. Unfortunately, childcare supplies such as clothing, blankets (for naptime), bottles, and any extra personal items are not provided.
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Each of our child care facilities are open from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. There are 246 operational days in a year.
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Yes! There is a naptime between 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
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Naps are recommended but not enforced. If a child doesn't want to sleep, they do not have to sleep. However, our trained professionals are there to help and soothe a child if restless or in need of comfort.
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All of our child development centers, we provide a fun and safe place for children to learn, grow, and develop. Classrooms consist of several learning stations that support STEM, literacy, cognition, and social-emotional development. Kids are able to incorporate learning with play. Our child care services are inclusive and geared towards fostering the holistic growth of each child. We prioritize early care and education, offering specialized programs for infants and toddlers to support their unique developmental needs. Our approach integrates mental health support and promotes well-being, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children.
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Yes, children will be given several blocks throughout the day to go outside for fresh air and playtime. They are usually given an hour in the morning, and between 45 minutes to 1 hour in the afternoon, weather permitting. But do not worry, the child care centers are safe, secure and protected.