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Child Care Centers in Lakewood, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Parkview Family Day Care

We have had a wonderful experience with Toni and her staff at Parkview. My toddler son is thriving there and looks forward to being dropped...

- Care member

ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL

We LOVE Arc en Ciel!! The teachers are great the classrooms are so welcoming and beautiful and you can tell the director Charlotte pours her...

- Care member

KID WORKS CHILDREN'S CENTER

Kidworks Childcare Center has been the absolute best preschool center for our daughter (attending from age 3-5). So much so that we already...

- Lindsy M.

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Parkview Family Day Care

4323 Parkview Drive Lakewood, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
If you're looking for quality child care, you've come to the right place. At Parkview Family Day Care we'll give your child the attention and care they deserve. We are following all recommended safety guidelines during the current pandemic. We offer a nationally acclaimed preschool program. We spend our days outdoors lessons...

Care Member says "We have had a wonderful experience with Toni and her staff at Parkview. My toddler son is thriving there and looks forward to being dropped off every...

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ARC EN CIEL PRESCHOOL

5730 SOUTH ST LAKEWOOD, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1450/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Reggio emilia
+ 2 more
Welcome to arc en Ciel preschool, Spanish, French and English full immersion program Our mission is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds blossom through the power of the Creative Curriculum. We believe that every child is a unique individual, full of potential and curiosity, and we are dedicated...

Care Member says "We LOVE Arc en Ciel!! The teachers are great the classrooms are so welcoming and beautiful and you can tell the director Charlotte pours her entire...

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PUREST Academy for Kids

12235 Centralia St. Lakewood, CA

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 1 more
Our mission is to promote overall educational growth and development for children ages zero to six, by providing quality childcare at affordable prices. Our program offers an outstanding curriculum in areas such as: foreign language(Spanish), math, science, introductory sign language, creative art, music and movement. Healthy...
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Best Steps Family Child Care

2528 Deerford St Lakewood, CA

Child care
Preschool
Best Steps Family Child Care have been open and operating in Lakewood City since 1994. They are committed to fostering a love of learning in children in a safe environment away from home atmosphere. Their programs aim to turn education into fun and engaging experiences for children.
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Little People Destined for Greatness Childcare

5327 Iroquois Ave Lakewood, CA

2.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Little People Destined for Greatness Childcare located at 5327 Iroquois Avenue, Lakewood, California, offers childcare and learning services. The center operates from six AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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Holmes Child Development Ctr

5020 Barlin Ave Lakewood, CA

In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
Holmes Child Development Center Lakewood, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids of all ages.
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Lakewood Child Development Center

5225 Hayter Ave Lakewood, CA

In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
Lakewood Child Development Center is a part of Quality Children's Services, a community-based, non-profit organization that provides quality services based on the needs of children and families. Lakewood Child Development Center offers programs based on the Montessori method of education which empowers children to develop at...
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Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
The Betsy Ross Child Development Center in Lakewood, California offers the Jump Start Kindergarten Program for children who have missed the age requirement for kindergarten. Run by the Bellflower Unified School District, they provide a nurturing environment for children to develop social, emotional, cognitive, language and...
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Brighter Beginnings Child Care

5606 Hersholt Ave Lakewood, CA

Child care
Preschool
Brighter Beginnings Child Care is an early childhood education and care facility that serves children ages 18 months to 5 years old. It offers a stimulating environment that helps in the promotion of both academic and social skills. Each day in the center is filled with age-appropriate activities and learning experiences that...
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Watch ME Grow Daycare

3242 Sandwood St Lakewood, CA

Child care
Preschool
Watch ME Grow in Lakewood California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children from infants to preschool.
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Glenns Family Child Care

2000 Block Of Eckleson St Lakewood, CA

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Glenns family daycare is owned and operated by Jewel Glenns who has been working with children for over 30 years. She is licensed and certified earning her degree in Early Childhood Education at Long Beach City College then continuing her education at CSUDH. Being a mother herself, she knows how challenging it can be to find...
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Higher Learning Family Child Care

3242 Fairman St Lakewood, CA

In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
Higher Learning Child Care is dedicated to the education of children in an environment designed to stimulate and develop the child’s love of learning. Their goal is to build a strong foundation for the child, which will enhance a successful and confident transition into kindergarten. Established in 2004, it is located at 3242...
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Educare Prescool

4300 Bellflower Blvd Lakewood, CA

Child care
Preschool
Educare Preschool is an early childhood care and education provider located at 4300 Bellflower Boulevard, Lakewood, California. The school offers childcare, preschool, before and after school programs, and extended care services. Educare Preschool is open from Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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KID WORKS CHILDREN'S CENTER

3621 E BROADWAY LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Preschool
Kid Works Children’s Center is a play-based and developmental preschool serving children who are 3 - 5 years old and who are potty trained. *** We have 2 programs: Full-Day and Half-Day *** Full-Day Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday 8 AM - 12:30 PM, Last Friday of the...

Lindsy M. says "Kidworks Childcare Center has been the absolute best preschool center for our daughter (attending from age 3-5). So much so that we already have our...

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TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL

11815 LONG BEACH BLVD LYNWOOD, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We provide experienced childcare in a fun , safe and nurturing environment.

Care Member says "Ms. Toni and her staff are great from the time I called and inquired about my child enrolling to her very last days, they were attentive and nurturing."

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Little Stepper's Preschool Learning Pod

5570 Lewis Ave Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Little Stepper's Preschool Learning Pod is ENROLLING NOW! We accept 2-5 year old's who are potty-trained. Hours are from 9-2pm or 8:30-3:30pm extended. Our 6 to 1 student - teacher ratio will ensure your little one gets the attention they need. For only $14 per hour we will partner with you to prepare your kiddo for...

Dr. Joy B. says "We are so grateful for Little Stepper's Learning Pod! It is a great alternative to center-based learning, for multiple reasons. I absolutely love the 1-3...

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LOS ALTOS UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL

5950 E WILLOW ST LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
LAUM Preschool is a fun-filled, safe and colorful school for your little ones to grow and learn! Our dedicated staff has been at our school helping children thrive for 14 to 22 years! At LAUMPS we believe children learn best through both teacher directed and child lead activities throughout the day. We make learning fun in...

Care Member says "Both of my boys went to this school from ages 2-5. The teachers are absolutely amazing and treat those kids like their own. They are loving and really...

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Dream-I In Buena Park

5832 FULLERTON AVE BUENA PARK, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Our mission is to provide the highest quality curriculum and programs that guide our students into building strong foundations academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and morally. We have preschools in the Orange County area that specializes in a unique blend of Project Based Learning & STEAM+, which intertwines related...

Mrs. J. says "My daughter has been attending since she was 3 years old, 2019. The staff is wonderful. They always try to communicate anything that happens and they always...

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Our Tribe Our Village

6441 Lincoln Ave Buena Park, CA

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
At OTOV, we believe in experiential learning. Our lesson plans seek to inspire children as they explore the world and build life-long skills. We firmly believe that playtime builds thought processes and concepts that follow us through life. We value establishing self-sufficiency and independence while building social skills in a...

Crystal M. says "OTOV has been such a blessing to my family! One of my favorite features is that the food they feed my kids is always made fresh that day and works well...

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BUNDLE OF JOY DAYCARE #3

4835 LONG BEACH BLVD LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1212/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Welcome to Bundle of Joy! At Bundle of Joy, we provide an exceptional early childhood education experience with an excellent curriculum designed to support your child’s growth and development. ✅ Nutritious Meals – We serve 3 healthy meals and 2 snacks daily. ✅ Engaging Field Trips – We take fun and educational trips that...

Care Member says "The Director was very informative and knowledgeable. The facility was clean, organized, and a lot of activities for the kids"

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Child care centers near you in Lakewood, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Lakewood, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Lakewood, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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