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NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning

12830 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 902423.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
132
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2023
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About NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning

NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Downey, California. The state has licensed it since August 30, 2023, for up to 132 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Aug 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
132 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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity132 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
132 children
First licensed
2023
License number
#198400839
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Summary

7 visits since Aug 2023 · Last visit Sep 10, 2026

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

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  1. Sep 10, 2026Visit
  2. Mar 11, 2026Visit
  3. Sep 22, 2025Inspection
  4. Nov 27, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  5. Aug 12, 2024Visit
  6. Jun 5, 2024Visit
  7. Aug 30, 2023Visit

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 NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning

Is NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 30, 2023.

Does NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning care for?

132, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning's hours?

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

How much does NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (562) 803-6229 to ask.

What is NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning's phone number?

(562) 803-6229.

Where is NLMUSD-Columbia Early Learning?

12830 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242.

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