Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lomita. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Friendship Academy — Lomita, located at 2155 W 240th St in Lomita, is a California Department of Education-funded nonprofit child care center serving ages 2–5 with full-time and part-time options Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. As a CCLD Day Care Center (license #197417030) operating since 2009, it provides free or low-cost child care to income-eligible families, with bilingual English/Spanish staff supporting Lomita's diverse community. The center maintains a capacity of 49 children and offers full working-day scheduling to support employed parents. Families should note the 2023 Type B citation and flagged integrity concerns on record—direct verification with CDCFA is warranted—and that the center serves ages 2 and up; families with infants under 2 will require separate arrangements elsewhere.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Hours Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Serves children ages 18 months through 5 years old.
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