Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey
Daycare center in Downey, CA. 13200 Columbia Avenue, Downey, CA 90242
About the program
Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey is a licensed daycare center in Downey, California, on the state register since 2010. It is licensed for 144 children and serves preschool ages.
Kids 1st Learning Center in Downey provides infant, toddler, and preschool care with options for free and subsidized enrollment.
The program includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101700.3(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Have been at kids first for about 2 years and had the most amazing experience all the teachers and staff were amazing. The front office Mrs Liz and Mrs Abby were always on top of everything ! Grateful that my baby got to experience all the wonderful ladies from Miss Angelica, Miss Jasmine, Miss Mari and Miss Celine, the cook just everybody in general treated my baby with so much love and if I had another kid would…
Steph M · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks ago⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kids 1st Learning Center is a wonderful place for children to learn, play, and grow. The environment feels warm, welcoming, and supportive, while the staff are friendly, caring, and attentive. It’s great to see a focus on creating positive learning experiences and helping children build confidence and important skills. Highly recommended!
Odheer Ahmed Joy · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoGreat Pre-K school with caring teachers and a fun learning environment. My child learned so much and always enjoyed going to school. We are very thankful for the wonderful experience!
Seline Treesa James · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoMy kids haven’t gone here for 2 years now but after looking at old photos of my kids from the yellow and purple room i just can’t begin to write how amazing this start program was for them. I truly don’t think my son would have been able to adapt to elementary school without the teachers and aides that care as much as they do. The whole staff deserves all the flowers!
Renee Thompson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
13200 Columbia Avenue, Downey, CA 90242
Questions about Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey
Is Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey licensed?
Yes. Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198015711), with a licensed capacity of 144 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey take?
Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey cost?
Kids 1st Learning Center - Downey does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
