Kids 1st Learning Center – Preschool Programs
6430 Colmar Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
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Kids 1st Learning Center – Preschool Programs includes arts and crafts, stories, exploration activities, and play-based learning. Children take part in structured lessons that cover basic literacy and basic numeracy, along with arts and educational games that incorporate local culture and values. The program also includes localized activities such as community engagement projects, storytime featuring local history or folklore, and outdoor play in nearby parks.
• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM at the Bell Gardens location
Kids 1st Learning Center – Preschool Programs uses a research-based curriculum with a focus on academic, social, emotional, and physical development, and offers personalized learning journeys tailored to each child's interests and pace. The program has a 1:8 staff-to-child ratio at Bell Gardens Preschool Academy and follows low teacher-to-student ratios that align with state regulations and best practices in early childhood education. Kids 1st Learning Center offers infant care, toddler care, preschool, and part-day preschool programs, with early eligibility for toddlers and preschoolers at Bell Gardens Preschool Academy, as well as flexible scheduling options. Kids 1st / Kids 1st Learning Center has been serving Los Angeles County and has been at the forefront of early childhood education for over 25 years. The mission at Kids 1st is to create a supportive, engaging, and educational environment that puts the needs and well-being of children first.
Kids 1st Learning Center employs experienced teachers, experienced caregivers, and experienced professionals who love working with children. Facilities are described as state-of-the-art learning environments that are specially designed to be both safe and welcoming, with child-safe furniture and play areas, secured entrances, background checks for all staff, and continuous training in safety protocols. The program provides nutritious meals and snacks planned by nutrition experts, with options to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, and Bell Gardens Preschool Academy offers a diverse menu of wholesome, balanced meals and snacks prepared by in-house nutritionists. Families can use a parent portal called NOHO for information about their child’s progress and events.
Kids 1st Learning Center is accessible and committed to serving a diverse community across Los Angeles County, with localized activities that connect children with their community through arts and crafts, storytime featuring local history or folklore, outdoor play in nearby parks, and educational games that incorporate local culture and values. Bell Gardens Preschool Academy hosts family nights, community projects, and parent-child activities to strengthen the bond between home and school. The program incorporates LA County subsidies and participates in subsidized daycare programs in California to help eligible families access free, high-quality childcare, including free daycare classes at Bell Gardens Pre-School Academy that include arts and crafts, basic literacy, and numeracy, as well as free daycare for 2 year olds at Bell Gardens Pre-School Academy. Bell Gardens Preschool Academy places emphasis on developing emotional intelligence alongside academic skills.
Parents describe positive experiences with Kids 1st Learning Center in several testimonials. One parent, Ryan R., states that sending a daughter there was the best decision made, noting helpful and welcoming staff, caring teachers, and preparation for the move to kindergarten. Another parent, Aja A., reports a great experience with a friendly caseworker, a child who likes teachers and has made friends, a sense that the environment is safe and the child is learning a lot, and appreciation for parent conferences to stay informed on progress. A third parent, Alicia P., shares that a very shy daughter adjusted better than expected, developed close bonds with teachers, and felt comfortable and safe, and thanks Kids 1st for making her daughter feel welcomed every day and preparing her for her future.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM at the Bell Gardens location
Kids 1st Learning Center – Preschool Programs uses a research-based curriculum with a focus on academic, social, emotional, and physical development, and offers personalized learning journeys tailored to each child's interests and pace. The program has a 1:8 staff-to-child ratio at Bell Gardens Preschool Academy and follows low teacher-to-student ratios that align with state regulations and best practices in early childhood education. Kids 1st Learning Center offers infant care, toddler care, preschool, and part-day preschool programs, with early eligibility for toddlers and preschoolers at Bell Gardens Preschool Academy, as well as flexible scheduling options. Kids 1st / Kids 1st Learning Center has been serving Los Angeles County and has been at the forefront of early childhood education for over 25 years. The mission at Kids 1st is to create a supportive, engaging, and educational environment that puts the needs and well-being of children first.
Kids 1st Learning Center employs experienced teachers, experienced caregivers, and experienced professionals who love working with children. Facilities are described as state-of-the-art learning environments that are specially designed to be both safe and welcoming, with child-safe furniture and play areas, secured entrances, background checks for all staff, and continuous training in safety protocols. The program provides nutritious meals and snacks planned by nutrition experts, with options to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, and Bell Gardens Preschool Academy offers a diverse menu of wholesome, balanced meals and snacks prepared by in-house nutritionists. Families can use a parent portal called NOHO for information about their child’s progress and events.
Kids 1st Learning Center is accessible and committed to serving a diverse community across Los Angeles County, with localized activities that connect children with their community through arts and crafts, storytime featuring local history or folklore, outdoor play in nearby parks, and educational games that incorporate local culture and values. Bell Gardens Preschool Academy hosts family nights, community projects, and parent-child activities to strengthen the bond between home and school. The program incorporates LA County subsidies and participates in subsidized daycare programs in California to help eligible families access free, high-quality childcare, including free daycare classes at Bell Gardens Pre-School Academy that include arts and crafts, basic literacy, and numeracy, as well as free daycare for 2 year olds at Bell Gardens Pre-School Academy. Bell Gardens Preschool Academy places emphasis on developing emotional intelligence alongside academic skills.
Parents describe positive experiences with Kids 1st Learning Center in several testimonials. One parent, Ryan R., states that sending a daughter there was the best decision made, noting helpful and welcoming staff, caring teachers, and preparation for the move to kindergarten. Another parent, Aja A., reports a great experience with a friendly caseworker, a child who likes teachers and has made friends, a sense that the environment is safe and the child is learning a lot, and appreciation for parent conferences to stay informed on progress. A third parent, Alicia P., shares that a very shy daughter adjusted better than expected, developed close bonds with teachers, and felt comfortable and safe, and thanks Kids 1st for making her daughter feel welcomed every day and preparing her for her future.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
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