Office Locations

521 W. Cesar E. Chávez Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 617-4914  FAX: (213) 617-8442

DIRECTOR: Tani Kaye

HOURS: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Daily (Except Holidays) Most major holidays are observed.

The Child Development Center is an extension of Chinatown Service Center.  The school is a licensed, non-profit organization established to meet the needs of the community by providing a quality child development program within an environment that allows children to grow at their pace.

PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAM
The family is the most important influence on a child’s total development.  The Child Development Center can assist parents in this very important task. 

Young children learn best through an interactive learning process.  Integral parts of the process include: a staff that is sensitive to the needs and capabilities of each child, and a program that enriches and reinforces children by fostering experiences in developmental areas; such as: social-emotional growth, cognition, large and small gross motor skills, music and creative expression.

ENROLLMENT
Admission Requirements:

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Completion of enrollment application Child is 2 to 5 years of age. Child is toilet-trained to the satisfaction of the center. Child’s immunization record is up-to-date. Child is ready for the type of group experience that program has to offer and has the ability to benefit from the program.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
The Chinatown Service Center Child Development Center is operated on a non-discrimination basis, providing equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry.

The Chinatown Service Center Child Development Center is open during the whole year, with some holiday closures.  Openings usually occur during August and September.  Although, openings can occur at any time throughout the year. 

Application forms may be obtained at the center.

CENTER CAPACITY
Chinatown Service Center Child Development Center is licensed to accommodate 48 children, divided into two classrooms. There are 42 subsidized spaces and 6 fee-based spaces.

STAFF
Chinatown Service Center Child Development Center is staffed by the Director, Administrative Assistant, 6 classroom staff including Head Teachers, Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Teacher's Aides. The staff is sanctioned to teach under the licensing requirements of the State of California Social Services Department.  The staff members have broad experiences working with young children in various settings, which enhances our center’s program.

FEES
Fees for subsidized spaces are based on a family's monthly income and how many individuals are supported by that income.  The California sliding scale fee schedule is used to determine if a family qualifies for fully subsidized child care or if a fee is required.  Fee-based spaces are available for families that do not qualify for subsidized care.  Please contact the Center for current fees.  Parents may be asked to pay a small fee for field trips or for other special activities.

NUTRITION
Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided daily.  All meals are provided through the International Institute of Los Angeles.