Recognition of Excellence · Lakewood, CA · 2026

LBUSD–MacArthur Child Development Center

Lakewood, CA 90713
🏆 Ranked #5 in Lakewood · 5.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Lakewood
Top 10 in Lakewood
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lakewood. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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LBUSD–MacArthur Child Development Center in Lakewood, CA is a Long Beach Unified School District–operated, CCLD-licensed program providing on-campus early learning within an elementary school setting. The center serves income-qualifying families through a subsidized program and emphasizes kindergarten readiness. District oversight provides institutional accountability for families. However, the center's preschool schedule may not accommodate full working-day childcare needs, and limited public information on curriculum details and operating hours means prospective families will need to contact the center directly at (562) 377-0485 to assess fit with their family's situation.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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