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1710 Redondo Ave ., Long Beach • 597-8611
CREATIVE DAY ACADEMY Age 2 thru 1st Grade 8740 Ramona Ave ., Bellflower • 634-7527
OAKWOOD ACADEMY Age 2 thru 5th Grade 3850 Long Beach Bl ., Long Beach • 426-6264 from 7 a . m . - 6 p . m . Please call for more information . See ad on page 22 .
• Kid Works Children ’ s Center 3621 E . Broadway , Long Beach ( 562 ) 438-4904 www . kidworkscc . com Kid Works offers preschool , pre-k , pre-k enrichment and after-school “ Spanish Dual Immersion ” kindergarten programs . Curriculum and environment are designed to stimulate , challenge , and allow children time and space to work . Kid Works ’ definition of the child ’ s day of work is “ Play with a Purpose .” Everything they do or offer children has a purpose , which is key to the child ’ s development . Children
Children ’ s House Since 1967
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Ages 2-6 • Year-Round Program Individualized Instruction • Open 7 am to 6 pm
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM Grades K-6 • Phonics , Art , Music , Geography Social Science • Year-Round Program
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Long Beach Locations : 5550 Atherton St ., ( 562 ) 431-8880 5454 Atherton St ., ( 562 ) 494-3777
PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN “ The Best in Education & Care For Your Child ”
4300 Bellflower Blvd ., Lakewood , 90713 Lic # 198006164 • Methodist Church Lkwd . ( 562 ) 377-1300 learn through hands-on experiences , whether gardening , cooking or painting . The staff is dedicated to the idea that children develop and learn best in an atmosphere that is warm , safe , encouraging , understanding , motivating and fun ! Visit their website for detailed information , including daily activity schedules . Email : kidworkscc @ hotmail . com . See ad on page 45 .
• Montessori Children ’ s House Preschool & Elementary School 5550 Atherton St ., Long Beach ( 562 ) 431-8880 5454 Atherton St ., Long Beach ( 562 ) 494-3777 www . montessorischoollb . com Year-round program for children ( 2-12 ) in preschool and kindergarten through grade 6 . Students are in a multi-age group environment working individually and independently . Without a traditional grading system , classes help students to progress at their own pace . Curriculum emphasizes reading phonetically and early exposure to mathematics . Art , music , geography and social science are also included . Conveniently located with large play areas . Montessori Children ’ s House has been serving the community for more than 45 years . See ad on this page .
• Oakwood Academy Schools www . OASchools . com Oakwood Academy Schools offer an accelerated academic program with a hands-on approach to learning . Students learn computer skills and go on educational field trips . Enrichment activities such as karate , swimming , piano , dance and gymnastics are offered . See ad on this page ; discount coupon on page 58 .
Creative Day Academy ( 562 ) 634-7527 8740 Ramona Ave ., Bellflower Age 2 through 1st grade . Lic . 191598510 .
FULL PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
Ages 2-6 7am-6pm Mon-Fri POTTY TRAINING 2 LOCATIONS
5730 South St ., Lakewood , 90713 Lic # 198008598 • Trinity Church ( 562 ) 461-7311
Oakwood Preschool & Academy ( 562 ) 426-6264 3850 Long Beach Blvd ., Long Beach Ages 2 through 5th grade . Lic . 198011608 .
Oaktree Preschool & Kindergarten ( 562 ) 597-8611 1710 Redondo Ave ., Long Beach Age 2 through Kindergarten . Lic . 191601050 .
Parent-Participation Play Groups and Preschools www . ccppns . org Play groups and preschools ( 33 mos-5 yrs ) are run independently by parents with a certified director at each session . Levels of parent commitment vary . Visit the website for a list of local schools .
• The Prentice School 18341 Lassen Drive , North Tustin ( 714 ) 244-4600 www . prentice . org Founded in 1986 , the school serves bright students in grade K-8 with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences and related learning challenges , such as ADHD and anxiety . Their mission is to empower children with learning differences to fulfill their potential by using a multi-sensory teaching approach and an adaptive learning environment . With a 10:1 student to faculty ratio , small classrooms engage students in a manner of learning that is conducive to their unique needs . Additional services include : speech and language , occupational therapy , social skills and educational assistive technology , along with a wide range of enrichment activities to develop and maximize each child ’ s abilities . As a private , nonprofit and nonpublic academic school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges , The Prentice School has established a reputation as one of the leading schools for students with learning differences . See ad on page 45 .
• Preschools - Long Beach and Orange County Belmont Shore ( 562 ) 439-3369 www . BelmontShorePreschool . com Cerritos ( 562 ) 865-0482 www . CerritosLanePreschool . com Cerritos / Artesia ( 562 ) 860-6302 www . CerritosLearningTreePreschool . com Cypress , south ( 714 ) 828-9000 www . CypressPreschool . com Cypress , north ( 714 ) 527-2744 www . CypressLearningTreepreschool . com
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