Recognition of Excellence · Inglewood, CA · 2026

Inglewood Ave. Preschool Academy

215 S Inglewood Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301
https://www.facebook.com/inglewoodavenuepreschool/
🏆 Ranked #3 in Inglewood · 6.2 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Inglewood
Top 3 in Inglewood
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Inglewood across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Inglewood. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Inglewood. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best K-Ready
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Inglewood. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Inglewood Ave. Preschool Academy, located at 215 S Inglewood Ave in Inglewood, serves preschool and kindergarten-age children under CCLD Day Care Center license #197419120. As a NAEYC member since at least 2013, the center demonstrates commitment to developmentally appropriate practices and aligns with national early childhood standards. Recent inspections across 2021, 2024, and 2026 show no citations, reflecting consistent regulatory compliance, while parent reviews highlight strong early academic outcomes including reading, writing, and math fundamentals. Staff are described as knowledgeable and compassionate, with children noted as thriving and engaged. With a modest capacity of 35 children, the program prioritizes close teacher-child relationships, though families should note a complaint investigation on record from June 2023 and verify its resolution directly with CCLD.

Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 3 in Inglewood
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Best for Safety
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Best Teachers
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Best K-Ready
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