Huntington Park, CA · Los Angeles County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Huntington Park, California

Huntington Park's Pacific Boulevard showcases striking Art Deco and Streamline Moderne architecture dating back to the 1920s–30s, anchored by the historic Warner Theater (1930). The neighborhood was founded in 1906 as a streetcar suburb for industrial workers, and today it serves as a vibrant cultural center for working-class residents of southeastern Los Angeles, hosting the annual Carnaval Primavera celebration of Central American and Mexican heritage across nine blocks of downtown. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Huntington Park, CA. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Miles Avenue Early Education Center
2855 Saturn Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedLAUSD Program
5.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed LAUSD Early Education Center; licensed since May 1986 — among the most established programs in Huntington Park
  • Large capacity of 164 children; ability to serve significant portion of community demand
  • LAUSD oversight provides state curriculum standards alignment and credentialed teacher requirements
  • Monday–Friday operation; serves preschool-age children with structured early education
  • DonorsChoose teacher projects indicate active, engaged classroom educators

Considerations

  • CCLD record shows 4 Type B citations related to health/safety and supervision codes
  • Large enrollment can mean less individualized attention than smaller private centers
2
State Street Early Education Center
3210 Broadway, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedLAUSD Program
5.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed LAUSD Early Education Center; licensed since May 1986
  • Capacity of 86 children; provides needs-based preschool addressing social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development
  • Provides breakfast, lunch, and snack — critical for food-insecure families
  • LAUSD credentialed teachers and state-standards curriculum
  • Extends services to Walnut Park and South Gate border areas

Considerations

  • CCLD record shows 1 Type B citation (code 101700.3(b)(1)) on inspections from 2022 to 2025
  • Needs-based enrollment may limit access for families above income threshold
3
Pasitos Miles Pre-Kindergarten Academy
6720 Miles Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNo Citations
5.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed with a clean record: No Citations on inspections in 2022 and May 2025
  • Licensed since March 2005; two decades of operation in Huntington Park
  • Capacity of 45 children; uses High Scope curriculum to support kindergarten readiness
  • Program serves ages 3–5 with bilingual instruction; affiliated with HSA Pasitos network
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Considerations

  • Hours (8 AM–4 PM) may not cover early morning or late pickup needs
  • Enrollment typically income-qualified through the Pasitos/HSA program
  • Mixed parent reviews online — some praising cleanliness and curriculum, others citing staff concerns
4
MAOF Head Start Walnut Center
7818 S. Pacific Blvd, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedHead Start
5.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed MAOF Head Start center serving Huntington Park since 1996; decades of established programming
  • Capacity of 45 children; developmental curriculum covering physical, mental, social, and cultural growth
  • Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is a well-known nonprofit Head Start operator in Southeast LA
  • Year-round, Monday–Friday operation; federally-funded program supporting low-income families
  • Parent involvement components built into the program model

Considerations

  • CCLD record shows 1 Type B citation (code 101216(f)) across inspections from 2022 to 2026
  • Enrollment typically income-qualified and competitive; not open to all families
5
MAOF Head Start Zoe Avenue Center
2650 Zoe Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedHead Start
5.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed Head Start center with capacity for 85 children; one of the larger Head Start sites in Huntington Park
  • Licensed since October 1996; nearly three decades of community service
  • Curriculum described as modern, up-to-date with High Scope approach per a longstanding parent review
  • 1 total citation below LA County average of 2.5 citations per facility per ReadyRule.com
  • Mexican American Opportunity Foundation operates multiple Head Start centers in Southeast LA
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; income-eligible families served at no cost

Considerations

  • CCLD record shows 1 Type B citation (code 101223(a)(2)) across multiple inspections
  • Hours (8 AM–4 PM) do not cover early morning or late pickup needs typical of shift workers
  • No current public parent reviews on childcarecenter.us — limited recent parent feedback available
6
St. Matthias Pre-K
7130 Cedar Street, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedDual Language
5.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed Catholic school pre-K program; capacity of 19 children ensures small class sizes
  • Dual-language 90/10 model (90% Spanish, 10% English) reflects the community's linguistic needs
  • Part of St. Matthias Dual Language School, providing continuity into elementary grades
  • Extended hours Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM

Considerations

  • CCLD record shows Type B citations on inspections in 2022 and February 2025 (codes include health/safety and documentation violations)
  • Very small capacity of 19 children; enrollment availability limited
  • Catholic school affiliation may not suit all families
7
Huntington Park Rita Child Development Center
6420 Rita Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed day care center with large capacity of 80 children, licensed under license #198014621
  • Monday–Friday operation in the Rita Avenue neighborhood; serves working families

Considerations

  • CCLD record shows 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation from inspections in June 2022 and March 2024
  • Type A citation represents a serious regulatory violation under CCLD standards
  • Does not participate in subsidized child care programs
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