Child Development
The Children’s Collective, Inc.’s, largest and oldest program, Child Development, provides free to low-cost childcare services for families in South Los Angeles. Annually, the program serves about 800 low-income African American and Hispanic children at ten locations.
The Child Development program promotes school readiness and confidence for children from three months to five years of age. TCCI promotes development of early learners by providing children with daily, nutritious meals, exposure to multicultural environments, and instruction delivered by nurturing, state certified teachers dedicated to early learning. The program’s goal is to facilitate the development of creative thinkers, problem solvers, self-confident and independent beings who will grow up to be caring, happy, and productive adults.
In 2022, TCCI began a partnership with Baldwin Park Unified School District to incorporate an Early Head Start program at our Rita D. Walters Child Care Center. This partnership enhances the quality of childcare for infants and toddlers by integrating additional resources and comprehensive services.
Unique Program
Features
- Full-day childcare services
- Nurturing state certified teachers
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Diverse, multicultural environment
- Daily, nutritious meals
- Fun field trips and family activities
- Small group learning
- Parent training and support
To enroll in Childcare or for enrollment questions, contact:
Enrollment and Eligibility Requirements
Basis for Family Need for Services:
- Recipient of Child Protective Services
- Child(ren) Identified as at risk of being abused, neglected, or exploited
- Seeking permanent housing
- Engaged in vocational training/education
- Employed or seeking employment
- Incapacitated parent(s)
- Documentation of child’s exceptional needs
- Homelessness
Basis for Family Eligibility for Services:
- Recipient of child protective services
- Current aid recipient
- Child(ren) Identified as at risk of being abused, neglected, or exploited
- Income eligible
- Homelessness
Site Addresses and Contact Information
Casa Dominguez Child Development Center
15711 S. Atlantic Blvd. E. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Phone: (310) 637-1593
Contact: Natasha Crowder-Stallworth, Site Supervisor
Ages: 3 months-5 years
Facility Numbers: 197416987, 197416986
Florence/Firestone Child Development Center
7217 S. Mace Place, Los Angeles, CA 90001
Phone: (323) 583-1588
Contact: Rosalia Nava, Site Supervisor
Ages: 3-5 years
Facility Number: 191870709
Hope Memorial Child Development Center
3401 S. Somerset Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Phone: (323) 731-1981
Contact: Dilcia Coto, Site Supervisor
Ages: 3-5 years
Facility Number: 197419346
King-San Pedro Child Development Center
3817 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Phone: (323) 231-1367, 323
Contact: Tameka Devine, Site Supervisor
Ages: 3-5 years
Facility Number: 191871007
Maple Street Child Development Center
255 East 28th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Phone: (213) 747-4046
Contact: Loretta Iberosi, Site Supervisor
Ages: 3-5 years
Facility Number: 198018196
McAlister High School Infant/Toddler Center
4525 Pinafore Street, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Phone: (323) 481-4423
Contact: Irma Cruz, Site Supervisor
Ages: 3-30 months
Facility Number: 198007536
Rita D. Walters Child Development Center
932 W. 85th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Phone: (323) 789-1873
Contact: Donna Belvin, Site Supervisor
Ages: 3 months-5 years
Facility Numbers: 198007140, 198007141, 197411657
Vermont Ave. Child Development Center
10441 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Phone: (323)208-7433
Contact: Sonia Love, Site Supervisor
Ages: 3-5 years
Facility Number: 197492890
Willowbrook Child Development Center
12829 S. Jarvis Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90061
Phone: (310) 352-4666
Contact: Lucy Bryant, Site Supervisor
Ages: 24 months-5 years
Facility Number: 191870577
8616 La Tijera Blvd. Suite 100
