Preschool Interest Form (google.com) Formulario de interés en el programa preescolar (google.com)
About Recreation and Parks (RAP) Preschool Program
As a result of the Great Recession of 2008, Recreation and Parks was forced to close its licensed child care sites due to lack of funding. The COVID-19 crisis highlighted the need for licensed preschool programs. In response to this crisis, our City Council took immediate action by identifying funding to restore and open low cost licensed preschool facilities.
The goal of RAP’s State Licensed Preschool Program is to provide a safe, caring, and academically challenging environment in which preschool children may develop their self-esteem, creativity, learning, and social skills through the use of age-appropriate activities and materials. We have highly qualified teachers that apply best practices for children’s growth and development. Our teachers are required to obtain a Children’s Center Permit from the State of California Teaching Credentialing Division. Our Licensed Preschool Program provides full day care for preschool children ages 2 years to 6 years of age.
If interested in our preschool program, complete the Preschool Interest Form located on the bottom of the page.
Program Details
- Eligibility Guidelines
- Age: 2 to 6 years old
- We will work with your child on potty readiness as needed
- Hours of Operation
- Preschool centers are open from Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm
- Open all year round
- Closed on all city holidays
- Cost/Subsidy Programs
- Scholarships may be available
- We accept payments from all child care resources and referral agencies.
- California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and California Department of Education may provide funding for income eligible families
- If waitlisted, you will remain on the waitlist until a space becomes available.
- Nutrition
- Breakfast, Lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided.
- We are mindful of children’s food allergies and religious restrictions.
- Preschool Program and Curriculum
- RAP uses the Creative Curriculum
- Developmentally appropriate environments
- STEAM based activities
- 1:8 staff to child ratio
- Assessment
Our Centers
| * Select a facilities' name for more site specific information | |||
| Center Name | Address | Phone | Tentative Opening* |
| Jim Gilliam Child Care Center Director: Catherine Hilliard (Catherine.hilliard@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool #191871609 | 4000 S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90008 | (323) 291-5929 | Currently Open |
| Ralph M. Parsons Preschool Director: Micha Mims (micha.mims@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool #198010126 | 841 Martin Luther King Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90037 | (213) 763-5119 | Currently Open |
| Victory Valley Child Care Center Director: Martha Flores (martha.i.flores@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # 195700010 | 6451 Saint Clair Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91606 | (818) 764-1679 | Currently Open |
| Branford Child Care Center Director: Rosalyn Soils (rosalyn.soils@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # 197750141 | 13306 Branford Street Arleta, CA 91331 | (818) 891-6205 | Currently Open |
| Van Ness Child Care Center Director: Natalie Anguiano (natalie.anguiano@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # 195700228 | 5720 2nd Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043 | (323-709-1604) | Opening Soon |
| South Park Child Care Center Director: Nicole White (nicole.white@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # TBD | 345 East 51st Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 | (213)-913-5380 | Opening Soon |
| Ira C. Massey Child Care Center Director: Edwina Rambo (edwina.rambo@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # 195700081 | 5001 Obama Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016 | (323) 290-2337 | Currently Open |
| Evergreen Child Care Center Director: Sasha Duarte (sasha.duarte@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # 198021184 | 211 S. Evergreen Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90033 | (323) 263-2816 | Currently Open |
| Hubert Humphrey Child Care Center Director: Melinda Sims (melinda.sims@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # 197750154 | 12560 Fillmore Street Pacoima, CA 91331 | (818) 899-3445 | Currently Open |
| Echo Park Child Care Center Director: Raquel Jamerson (raquel.jamerson@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # 198021357 | 515 Laveta Terrace Los Angeles, CA 90026 | (213) 240-3006 | Opening Soon |
| Downey Child Care Center Director: Allison Tillman (allison.tillman@lacity.org) State Licensed Preschool # 198021207 | 219 South Avenue 18 Los Angeles, CA 90031 | (323) 227-7752 | Currently Open |
| Banning Child Care Center Director: State Licensed Preschool # TBD | 1331 Eubank Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744 | LATE 2024 | |