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Little Explorers Preschool Center

44832 Cedar Ave, Lancaster, CA 935345.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2020
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About

About Little Explorers Preschool Center

Little Explorers Preschool Center is a licensed child care center in Lancaster, California. The state has licensed it since July 9, 2020, for up to 40 children.

It is open Monday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since May 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

InfantsMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months to 5 Years Old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:00 AM to 5:30 PM and 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Monday to Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months to 5 Years Old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorers Preschool Center has not listed its tuition. 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).

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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 Little Explorers Preschool Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Little Explorers Preschool Center since May 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
40 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#197750085
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Summary

4 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Apr 14, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Apr 14, 2026Inspection
  2. Jun 4, 2025Inspection
  3. Sep 26, 2023Inspection
  4. May 11, 2022Visit

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 Little Explorers Preschool Center

Is Little Explorers Preschool Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 9, 2020.

Does Little Explorers Preschool Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Little Explorers Preschool Center since May 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Explorers Preschool Center care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Explorers Preschool Center's hours?

Monday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Explorers Preschool Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (661) 522-3555 to ask.

What is Little Explorers Preschool Center's phone number?

(661) 522-3555.

Where is Little Explorers Preschool Center?

44832 Cedar Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534. The nearest other daycare we list is Life Source Preparatory Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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