Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Downey. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Downey. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
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MAOF Child Care Center — Downey is a CCLD-licensed day care facility operating since July 1991 at 8100 Telegraph Rd in Downey, California, serving toddlers and preschoolers ages 18 months through 5 years with a capacity of 80 children. As part of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation's 27-center network across Southern California, the center emphasizes a developmental curriculum that fosters physical, mental, social, and cultural awareness, making it a culturally affirming choice for Downey's Latino families. MAOF's mission-driven nonprofit focus brings critical access to subsidized childcare through state programs including CalWORKs, Head Start, and the California Alternative Payment Program—essential resources for working-class families. A December 2024 complaint investigation on file warrants review before enrollment, and the absence of infant services below 18 months is a limitation for younger siblings.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Describes stimulating, nurturing child care and early education programs. States a belief that accessible and affordable child care is vital for parents.
Programs & activities: Programs include Head Start & Early Head Start, Infant/Toddler & Preschool Care, Family Child Care Home Educational Network, California Alternative Payment Program & CalWORKs, Resource & Referral Program, and Universal PreKindergarten (UPK).
What sets it apart: Free and subsidized options for qualifying California families. Service areas include Los Angeles, Monterey, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties.
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Best Culture
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