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Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center

1518 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 903025.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,201
year first licensed
2021
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About Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center

Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center is a licensed child care center in Inglewood, California. The state has licensed it since June 17, 2021, for up to 50 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,201 to $1,986.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits since Jun 2023, with 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mo-Fr: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 months to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentSpanish, Movement, Gardening and Nutrition, Sports
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsCrystal Stairs, Pathways and Connections for Children
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center lists monthly tuition from $1,201 to $1,986. 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
Infant Center, 5 Full Days/Wk 8am–5:30pm$1,986
Infant Center, 5 Part-Time Days/Wk 9am–3pm$1,830
Preschool, For Children Not Potty Trained, 5 Full Days/Wk$1,690
Preschool, For Children Not Potty Trained, 5 Part-Time Days/Wk$1,508
Preschool, For Potty Trained Children, 5 Full Days/Wk$1,487
Preschool, For Potty Trained Children, 5 Part-Time Days/Wk$1,201
non-refundable enrollment fee$200
6 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 Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
50 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#197494820
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Summary

10 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Jun 30, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 30, 2026Inspection
  2. May 9, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  3. Apr 21, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Feb 19, 2025Visit
  5. Oct 3, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 2
  7. Jan 25, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  8. Nov 2, 2023Visit
  9. Jul 27, 2023Inspection
  10. Jun 2, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0

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 Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center

Is Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 17, 2021.

Does Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,201 to $1,986, as it lists it.

What is Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center's phone number?

(310) 677-4406.

Where is Meadowlark Community Preschool & Infant Center?

1518 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302. The nearest other daycare we list is Meadowlark Community Preschool and Infant Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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