LOK Preschool & Child Care Center

13801 S Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

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About

LOK Preschool & Child Care Center offers guided lessons, group and individual learning activities, and supervised play that includes imaginative play, structured learning, arts, and storytelling. Children take part in age-specific curriculum aligned with early learning goals, STEM learning that introduces science, technology, engineering, and math, and cognitively based, curriculum-focused activities that emphasize school preparedness and social development. The program includes outdoor learning and outdoor play on modern play structures and a new play structure, relay lines, team games, letter sounds with motions, number games with counters, science trays to feel different textures, hands-on projects, and hands-on challenges, with no screens used as fillers.

• Ages: 0–11 years old
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30am–6:00pm

LOK Preschool & Child Care Center, also referred to as Light of Knowledge Preschool & Best Child Care Center and Light of Knowledge Child Care Center (L.O.K.), has over 25 years of expertise and operates year-round. The mission at Light of Knowledge Child Care Center (L.O.K.) is to provide affordable, caring, and safe learning environments for children ages 2 years through school-age years. The program offers personalized classes for every age group, with programs for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and child care, and it is described as a top child care center in Hawthorne, CA. Staff maintain CPR and First Aid certifications, rooms stay clean and uncluttered, and the program follows strict health policies to prevent the spread of sickness, secure check-in procedures, and a clear daily plan so there is no guesswork in the daily routine.

The center provides nutritious meals and snacks that follow state guidelines and offers support for toilet training. The environment is described as warm and inclusive, with a learning-focused community where parents are viewed as partners in education, staff stays consistent so children are not shuffled around due to constant staff changes, and children are not left staring at screens. The facility includes innovative spaces such as a book nook, building corner, art table, quiet rug, project shelves, outdoor learning areas, and a playground, and families can explore the facility in 3D and watch a program video.

According to parent testimonials, Maria L reports that LOK Preschool made the process of finding care for her toddler easy and that her daughter loves her teachers and has grown socially and emotionally. James R shares that his son had struggled to adjust to other childcare centers, and that the staff went above and beyond to understand his needs and create a space where he feels comfortable, and that he is now excited to go to school and has started making friends. Erika T states that her shy son received patient guidance and fun activities to build his confidence, and that she sees progress in his learning and interactions with others.

Last updated July 7, 2026.

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