Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Carson. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Carson. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Calas Park Child Development Center is a CCLD-licensed, city-operated facility at 1000 E 220th St in Carson, serving children ages 3–5 with a half-day and full-day class options. Active since 1997 with a capacity of 25 children, the center operates extended hours Monday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm—among the longest windows in the Carson area—making it accessible to families with non-traditional work schedules. It implements California's World of Wonders curriculum and offers year-round programming including a summer session with outdoor recreation focusing on baseball, tennis, and calisthenics, plus playground and wading pool access. With only one Type B citation across recent inspections, the compliance record is solid; however, the lack of public reviews and small capacity mean families should contact directly to verify current enrollment availability and preschool-age enrollment options.
Safety5.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion5.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the World of Wonders comprehensive curriculum based on Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines developed by the California Department of Education.
Programs & activities: Year-round program including a summer session (June-August) called Summer Fun In The Sun. Serves children ages 3, 4, and 5 with half-day (4 hours) and full-day (9 hours) class options.
What sets it apart: City-operated program at three sites. Year-round operation excluding federal holidays and a one-week winter break. Tuition-based; children must be fully potty trained.
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