Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) operates multiple licensed child care centers across SE LA County including the Commerce/Pico Rivera area
- High/Scope curriculum for kindergarten readiness — evidence-based approach
- Strong track record serving bilingual Latino families in LA County working-class communities
- Subsidized and Head Start slots available for income-qualifying families
- MAOF is a well-established non-profit with deep community roots in SE Los Angeles
Considerations
- Specific Commerce address not independently confirmed — call MAOF at (562) 949-3189 to confirm the nearest open location
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search for Commerce location
- Income eligibility requirements apply for subsidized programs
2
6.2/ 10
Safety7
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Child Care Center (license #198007557) operated by YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; capacity 116 children ages 2–5
- Only 2 citations on CCLD record (both Type B, lower severity) — below LA County average of 2.1; most recent May 7, 2026 inspection resulted in NO citations
- Year-round care; 1:14 staff-to-child ratio; enrichment instructors with education/child development backgrounds
- All staff CPR/first aid and water safety certified; all fingerprinted
- LA County DCFS Services Locator lists this center — government-endorsed for county-subsidized families
- 3rd-party funding and subsidized care accepted; Head Start and Early Head Start programs available
Considerations
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search — verify current Google Business profile
- Large center (116 capacity) — less intimate than smaller community-based programs
- Minimum enrollment age of 2 years — no infant care
3
6.2/ 10
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Federally funded Head Start program operated by Montebello Unified School District at a Commerce campus
- High/Scope educational approach — evidence-based curriculum for kindergarten readiness
- Free to income-qualifying families — significant financial relief for Commerce's working-class population
- District-level oversight by Montebello USD adds institutional accountability beyond individual center management
- Children receive medical, dental, and nutrition services through Head Start — comprehensive wrap-around support
- Federally regulated program (in addition to CCLD) — dual regulatory oversight
Considerations
- CCLD license number not independently confirmed in public databases for this specific site — verify with CCLD before enrolling
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search — verify current Google Business profile
- Income eligibility requirements apply — not open to all families
- Care.com notes they have 'not verified this business license' — contact district directly to confirm current licensing status
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- KinderCare lists Commerce, CA in its service area — national chain with CCLD-licensed centers and standardized curriculum
- Serves ages 6 weeks through age 5 including infant care
- Nationally accredited programs with consistent curriculum standards across all locations
- KinderCare centers are CCLD-licensed and subject to full California regulatory oversight
Considerations
- Specific Commerce address not confirmed — call KinderCare's locator at kindercare.com or 1-888-525-2780 to confirm exact address and availability
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search for Commerce-specific location
- National chain management — center-level quality can vary; verify current director and staff tenure locally
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Plaza de la Raza CDS operates multiple CCLD-licensed child care centers across SE LA County (including Pico Rivera and City of Industry sites near Commerce)
- Non-profit organization focused on high-quality early education for Latino families in LA County
- Comprehensive developmental services including medical and dental screenings at affiliated sites
- Spanish-speaking staff — culturally appropriate care for Commerce's working-class Latino population
- Infant care available at affiliated sites — check nearest open location
Considerations
- Specific Commerce address not independently confirmed — call Plaza de la Raza at (626) 912-6281 to confirm nearest open location
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search for Commerce location
- Some other sites operated by the same provider have appeared in California Community Care Licensing records; families may wish to review this specific location's current licensing file directly.
Safety3
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion6
Mgmt4
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Child Care Center (license #191801302) accepting infants from 6 weeks through age 5; one of very few Commerce centers serving infants
- Yelp listing shows 41 reviews (updated March 2026); ResellerRatings shows 4.38/5 from 61 reviews
- Parents on Childtime website cite warm, caring staff and 'amazing experience'; one parent's sons attended from 3 months to 5 years
- Electives include Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga for additional fee — enrichment-focused
- SproutAbout app provides parents live-streaming video and real-time photo updates — transparency tool
- Yelp rating: 3.5 stars (41 reviews) — mixed but active community feedback
Considerations
- CRITICAL: 8 Type A citations on CCLD record — Type A indicates conditions posing IMMEDIATE health or safety risk to children; this is a significantly elevated safety concern
- 10 total citations on record — far above the LA County average of 2.1 per facility
- 20 CCLD visits since 2022, including 10 complaint-triggered inspections — unusually high complaint volume
- Yelp rating is 3.5 stars — below average for child care centers
- National chain management (Learning Care Group) — center-level responsiveness may vary
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