​​​California Children's Academy (CCA) is committed to working with families & the community, to ensure the children in our care receive a high quality early learning experience.

Founded in 1971, as a non-profit 501.c.3, CCA helps families become financially independent by providing free & affordable early education to low income working families.  We serve over 700 children a day, at 15 early education centers located throughout Los Angeles County.
See our "Locations" tab above, for a center near you. 

​CCA is experienced in providing early education & care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program offers:

• Care in a safe, healthy & nurturing environment.
• Age appropriate curriculum to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Early education readiness skills for successful transition to Kindergarten.
• Bilingual, multicultural experiences to foster acceptance of all children & a positive self esteem.
• Balanced meals & snacks providing up to 80% of each child's daily nutritional requirements, which help children learn & develop at their optimal potential.
• Parent participation, education, resource & referrals to strengthen the family unit.​
• Family support services through referrals, access to resources, parent & community education, opportunities for parent participation, all which strengthen the family unit.

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CCA is funded through the State of California Department of Education, Early Education Support Division.  Family eligibility for subsidized early education services is determined by income, family size, age of child, & need for service.  

​Call (323)343-1681 or (818)837-4500 to see if you are eligible & get on our waiting list.  

The program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color or mental or physical disability.
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