Educare Preschool & Kindergarten in Lakewood, CA serves 42 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school operates in a suburban community with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Educare Preschool & Kindergarten enrolls a diverse student body, with 100% students of color, reflecting local community demographics.
The school offers co鈥揺d early childhood education with a grade span from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten.
Located in the Los Angeles area, this California preschool ranks among the top 20% statewide for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Educare Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Educare Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Educare Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Educare Preschool & Kindergarten also viewed these schools: Valley Christian Schools, St. Pancratius Elementary School and St. Maria Goretti Elementary School.
The nearest high school to Educare Preschool & Kindergarten is St. Joseph High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley Christian Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Educare Preschool (0.8 miles away)
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Valley Christian Schools ![Valley Christian Schools Photo]( "Valley Christian Schools Photo")
(Calvinist)
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(562) 860-0556
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
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St. Pancratius Elementary School
(Catholic)
3601 Saint Pancratius Pl
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Maria Goretti Elementary School ![St. Maria Goretti Elementary School Photo - St. Maria Goretti School was founded in 1957. Our mission is to serve students by providing a Catholic education that challenges them to serve God in a diverse and inclusive community.]( "St. Maria Goretti Elementary School Photo - St. Maria Goretti School was founded in 1957. Our mission is to serve students by providing a Catholic education that challenges them to serve God in a diverse and inclusive community.")
(Catholic)
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(562) 425-5112
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-5112
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