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1st Class Preparatory Preschool

3459 Mc Manus, Culver City, CA 902325.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$563
year first licensed
2019
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About 1st Class Preparatory Preschool

1st Class Preparatory Preschool is a licensed child care center in Culver City, California. The state has licensed it since May 3, 2019, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $563 to $885.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Jan 2024, with 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 to 6 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 12:00PM and Monday - Thursday 8:00AM - 3:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 to 6 years old
ProgramsPre-K
CurriculumZoophonics
EnrichmentShape and Number Recognition, Cooking, Math, Reading, Arts & Crafts, Fun Seasonal Themes, Introduction to Spanish
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided. Potty training: We understand accidents happen and are more than willing to change children as neccesary.. Extended care: Morning Care 8:00AM-9:00AM $167
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

1st Class Preparatory Preschool lists monthly tuition from $563 to $885. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM$885
Monday-Thursday 12:00PM-3:00PM$810
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM$687
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00AM-12:00PM$563
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for 1st Class Preparatory Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to 1st Class Preparatory Preschool since Jan 2024. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#197493820
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Summary

2 visits since Jan 2024 · Last visit Mar 18, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 6, as the state counts them

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  1. Mar 18, 2026Inspection
  2. Jan 18, 2024Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about 1st Class Preparatory Preschool

Is 1st Class Preparatory Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 3, 2019.

Does 1st Class Preparatory Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to 1st Class Preparatory Preschool since Jan 2024. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can 1st Class Preparatory Preschool care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are 1st Class Preparatory Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does 1st Class Preparatory Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $563 to $885, as it lists it.

What is 1st Class Preparatory Preschool's phone number?

(310) 925-6394.

Where is 1st Class Preparatory Preschool?

3459 Mc Manus, Culver City, CA 90232. The nearest other daycare we list is Play Mountain Place, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).