Center For Children
Before and after school in La Crescenta, CA. 2902 Montrose Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214
About the program
Center For Children is a licensed before and after school program in La Crescenta, California, on the state register since 1988. It is licensed for 60 children and serves school age ages.
Center for Children is a faith-based child care program located at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church serving infants through school-age children.
The program follows a faith-based approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Center For Children 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
101229(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 101225 · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101216(g)(2) · 101226(e)(3)(A) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 101700.3(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our son attended this nursery school from the time he was just 8 months old until he was 3 years and 2 months old, and the experience has been nothing short of extraordinary for our family. From day one, we felt genuinely cared for, not only by the teaching staff and administration, but also by the church community, maintenance team, and even the kitchen staff. Every interaction was marked by warmth, kindness, and a…
SEAN COOK · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoIt is hard to put into words how much this preschool has meant to our family. After two children and seven years between the two, saying goodbye to full-time care feels like the end of a truly special chapter. From the very beginning (our babies started at 6 months old), CFC has been so much more than a daycare/preschool. Our children were encouraged to learn and grow, but just as importantly, they were given a place…
MacKenzie Teymouri · 5/5 on Google · a month agoThe Center for Children is truly a gem! We’ve had both of our kids there - from infant daycare all the way through preschool, and now even summer camp as rising first graders. This place is more than just a preschool - it’s a nurturing, joyful, and enriching environment that strikes the perfect balance between play and learning. The teachers are incredibly warm, intentional, and genuinely care about each child’s…
Jeanette Ruffalo · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI’m extremely disappointed with our experience at this daycare and feel other parents should be aware before enrolling their children. First, the management appears to be very disorganized. Communication from the office is inconsistent and issues that are brought up are not handled in a professional or timely manner. It often feels like concerns are ignored rather than addressed. One of the biggest problems has been…
Elizabeth · 1/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
2902 Montrose Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214
Questions about Center For Children
Is Center For Children licensed?
Yes. Center For Children holds an active School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191223032), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Center For Children had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 7 citations for Center For Children, 1 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Center For Children take?
Center For Children is licensed to serve school age ages.
How much does Center For Children cost?
Center For Children does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.