Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Founded 1959; serves children from 6 weeks through age 13 — one of the longest-running childcare institutions in Bellflower
- Yelp 4.1 out of 5 from 78 reviews (updated May 2026) — largest and most substantive review base of any Bellflower center reviewed
- Parent review: teachers are very good and caring; the owners are always looking at ways to improve the school
- Niche 5.0 from 1 review and Sulekha 5.0 stars — consistently positive across multiple independent platforms
- Separate classrooms for babies, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, TK, and kindergartners — age-appropriate segregated learning environments
- Fresh meals cooked daily; dance, karate, and summer swim program extracurriculars — broad enrichment for one campus
- Three CCLD licenses (#198015583, #198015820, #198015821) for different age-group programs — comprehensive licensed coverage
- 157 students across programs; 66 years of continuous operation — strong community trust and institutional stability
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found — Yelp 4.1 and Niche 5.0 found, but Google-specific score not independently verified
- Multiple CCLD licenses with Type B citations — families should review all three license numbers at ccld.ca.gov
- August 2025 complaint investigation on CCLD record for license #198015820 — active complaint requires review before enrolling
- Bellflower Blvd / Artesia Blvd area may have heavier traffic for drop-off — location access consideration for working parents
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music7
Infant care2
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #191598510, capacity 94 children, operating since 1951 — one of the oldest active childcare centers in Southeast LA County
- No citations across all inspections from July 2022 through January 2025 — exemplary clean regulatory record
- Extracurricular activities included: piano, karate, dance, and gymnastics — broad arts and physical enrichment without extra cost
- Large outdoor campus: two grass areas, three playgrounds, bike area, sand/water station — exceptional physical environment
- Average class size 12:1 student-teacher ratio per privateschoolreview.com — strong individualized attention
- Parent review: excellent learning environment for two children who attended — consistent family satisfaction reported
- Open Monday–Friday 6:00 am–6:00 pm with breakfast, lunch, and snack provided — full-day comprehensive care
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found — Google star score could not be independently verified from public sources
- No website found — curriculum details and current enrollment information require direct phone contact at (562) 634-7527
- No infant program; serves ages 2–6 only — not suitable for families needing care from birth
- Founded 1951 but limited online presence may reduce transparency for families doing remote research
Safety8
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt7
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Perfect safety record: zero CCLD citations across three inspections (2022, 2024, November 2025)
- DaycareCheck safety score 100.0 with perfect Health, Safety, Staffing, and Compliance sub-scores
- Operated by Quality Children's Services nonprofit; licensed since 2017 (license #198019354)
- Capacity 48 children; most recently inspected November 2025
Considerations
- Newer facility (licensed 2017); shorter community track record than older Bellflower CDCs
- No subsidized program participation; full tuition required
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Bellflower USD–operated; district accountability standards and oversight
- Licensed capacity 45 children; CCLD-licensed day care center
- School-district affiliation supports kindergarten readiness and smooth school transition
- Part of Bellflower USD Head Start/State Preschool network
Considerations
- District program schedules may not meet full working-day child care needs
- Income eligibility may apply for subsidized seats; limited public enrollment information
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Quality Children's Services nonprofit operator — same agency as Bellflower I and III
- Licensed capacity 48 children; phone (562) 925-2836
- Adjacent to Bellflower III on Bellflower Blvd — families can cross-reference quality between sites
- Email contact available: Bellflower2CDC@QCSteam.com
Considerations
- Limited independent public information beyond QCS team website
- No subsidized program participation
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Federally funded Head Start program — comprehensive early childhood education, health, and family services
- Operated by Bellflower Unified School District; listed on LA County DCFS locator
- Subsidized for income-qualifying families; free or very low cost
Considerations
- Income eligibility requirements — not open to all families
- Full street address requires direct contact with Bellflower USD Child Development office
- Part-day schedule typical; supplemental care may be needed
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Established Quality Children's Services nonprofit facility; licensed since 2002
- Licensed capacity 48 children (license #198007303)
- Inspections conducted July and September 2025 — actively monitored
Considerations
- 1 Type A CCLD citation on record (2022, code 101229(a)(1)); complaint investigation filed June 2022 — review state reports
- No subsidized program participation
Safety4
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Christian-based preschool serving community for over 30 years
- Large capacity (77 children); serves ages 2–6
- Parents describe teachers as 'very patient, supportive, and caring'; praised for clean, safe environment
- Licensed since December 1993 (license #191500276)
Considerations
- 2 Type B CCLD citations on record (2022 and 2025); violations include staffing and supervision codes — review state reports
- Faith-based environment (Christian) may not suit all families
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Faith-based preschool with CCLD licensing; Yelp listing active through February 2026
- Located on Bellflower Blvd corridor with other family services nearby
Considerations
- Very limited public information available; CCLD citation history not confirmed in available sources
- Faith-based (Methodist) environment may not suit all families
- No website found; contact center or CCLD directly to verify current open status
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #198000569, capacity 103 children, licensed since August 1995 — longest-operating childcare center in Bellflower reviewed
- Operated by YMCA of Greater Long Beach — institutional accountability of a major regional nonprofit with multiple childcare facilities
- State Preschool designation enables subsidized or free enrollment for income-qualifying Bellflower families — major equity resource
- Capacity 103 is the largest single-license childcare capacity among Bellflower centers reviewed — broad community access
- Yelp 4.0 from 12 reviews for the Mayne Preschool listing — moderate positive public sentiment
- YMCA mission of strengthening community reinforces commitment to toddler and preschool program quality
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found — Google star score could not be independently verified from public sources
- CCLD inspection history not confirmed in detail from public sources; families should review full record at ccld.ca.gov
- State preschool hours may be limited to part-day sessions not compatible with full-time work schedules
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care2
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Serves ages 2 through 6th grade — broadest age range of any Bellflower center reviewed; exceptional continuity for growing families
- Yelp 11 reviews; Facebook 80% recommend from 16 reviews — meaningful multi-platform public feedback for a faith-based school
- Seeks to provide a ten-year opportunity for spiritual growth from age 2 through 6th grade — long-term family commitment emphasized
- Phone (562) 867-8594 confirmed; website southlandca.org confirms active operation — multiple contact and identity verifications
- Private Pentecostal school with established Bellflower community presence at 16400 Woodruff Ave
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found — Google star score could not be independently verified from public sources
- Pentecostal Christian affiliation and faith-integrated curriculum; families of other faiths or secular orientation may prefer other options
- No CCLD inspection detail confirmed from public sources; families should verify current CCLD license status and compliance at ccld.ca.gov
- No infant program; minimum age is 2 years — not suitable for families needing care from birth or younger toddler age
- CCLD license number not confirmed from public search; families must verify with center directly
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