Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 90248 (Gardena, CA)
The current data maps 11 listed providers to ZIP 90248 in Gardena, CA, spanning 3 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 2 preschools, 1 head start programs.
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State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186th Street Elementary School Cspp | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 23 |
| Elera Family Child Care | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Escalante Family Child Care | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Espinoza Family Child Care | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Gardena Early Education Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 168 |
| Gardena-Carson (YMCA) | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 17 |
| Lacerda Family Child Care | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Minor Brown Family Child Care | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 14 |
| Shepherd's Fold Preschool - Gardena | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 72 |
| Twinkle Tots | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Ymca Of Metro La/Gardena-Carson Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 45 |
Data profile for ZIP 90248
The current data covers the 11 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 90248: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 11 of these providers report 415 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 11 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 415 |
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Listed providers in ZIP 90248
What to weigh in ZIP 90248
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
For families in ZIP 90248, Gardena, CA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
Care types in ZIP 90248
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 5 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 1 | View ZIP directory |
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Data sources
This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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