Child Development Consortium of Los Angeles

Child Development Consortium of Los Angeles operates Early Education Centers and a network of Family Child Care Homes across Los Angeles County. It uses the research-based HighScope Curriculum at each of its Child Development Centers. Teachers conduct comprehensive assessments twice yearly, and the daily routine includes a healthy balance of indoor and outdoor activities and teacher-initiated and child-initiated activities.

Programs

• Infants — 6 weeks to 1.5 years
• Toddlers — 1.5 to 2.5 years
• Preschool — 2.5 to 5 years

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Facility hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the provider

The program is a not-for-profit social benefit corporation providing child care and early childhood education throughout greater Los Angeles County. It has operated since 1988 and states that it has over 45 years of history. Its mission is to provide childcare services for low-income working families through funding from the California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services, and to increase the professionalism of those who work in the Child Development Field.

CDCLA is a not-for-profit social benefit corporation providing child care and early childhood education throughout greater Los Angeles County. Teachers conduct comprehensive assessments twice yearly. Maintains a healthy balance of indoor/outdoor and teacher-initiated/child-initiated activities daily. Children are encouraged to make choices that support their growth.

What families say

“I work five minutes from the center. It’s amazing. I am always calm at work because I know my son is learning in a safe place.” — Natalie Parent – CDCLA

“You can tell that the teachers really care about my daughters. I do appreciate the center so much for that care, that love, that attention that they have given to my children.” — Nicole Parent – CDCLA

“This center has definitely helped out with us being able to work. Having my children here has allowed us to work.” — Jordan Parent – CDCLA

Last updated October 1, 2026.