Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music7
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Day Care Center, capacity 30 children, active license #197495270 — boutique school on quiet residential street off PCH
- Small class sizes — parents note children are 'seen, heard, and well-cared for'; campus described as 'warm and homey even though it's a school'
- CHALK Beyond the Classroom approach with My Gym exclusive curriculum and two dedicated outdoor gross motor play spaces
- Year-round enrollment available; flexible scheduling — 2, 3, or 5-day full or half-day options
- Active Yelp presence and parent reviews praising warm, loving teachers
Considerations
- Hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM — shorter window than competing centers; may not work for full-time working families
- Small capacity (30) — enrollment competitive and wait lists expected
- Relatively newer CCLD license; limited long-term track record compared to older Hermosa Beach programs
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Day Care Center, capacity 52 children, active license #197418623 — multiple inspections from August 2022 through April 2026 with zero citations
- Dual immersion Spanish/English curriculum integrated throughout — all classrooms conduct lessons in both languages
- Enrichment programs including gymnastics and sports through Funtime partnership
- Serves ages 2–6, open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM with full-time and part-time options
- Clean CCLD record through April 2026 with no citations issued
Considerations
- Spanish dual-immersion may not suit families seeking English-only environments
- Limited publicly available information about curriculum details or current tuition
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed School Age Day Care Center, capacity 140 children, active license — STAR Education is an established LA County provider operating since 1985
- Serves TK–6 students at Hermosa Vista school campus — before- and after-school convenience eliminates separate drop-off
- STAR Inc. is a well-regarded regional nonprofit with accountability infrastructure across multiple South Bay sites
- Homework help, structured activities, and recreation integrated into program
Considerations
- School-age program only (TK–6) — no infant, toddler, or preschool care
- Large capacity (140) may feel less personalized than boutique options
- Enrollment tied to school year calendar — limited summer or holiday coverage
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