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Creative Arts School

Daycare center in Long Beach, CA. 1423 Walnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

4.8 (10 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (563) 591-0118Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity47 children
Citations on file14 (2 Type A)
On the register since1993

About the program

Creative Arts School is a licensed daycare center in Long Beach, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 47 children and serves preschool ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Creative Arts School 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 191601794
Licence statusActive since 1993
Licensed capacity47 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file14Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)2507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit January 2026

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

101170(e)(1) · 101216.3a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101229.1(a) · 101215.1(b)( · 101187(e) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(2) · 101217(a)(13) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101217(a)(12)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My time at this school feels like yesterday, great school. Bring your kids here.

Victor Este. · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

My daughter was so lucky to find this place! My grandchildren are flourishing and happy. My daughter can leave them with a clear conscience. The staff are kind and well trained. It's a really fun and secure place and it's near where she lives. It has been a god-send!

Lisa Hausafus · 5/5 on Google · 13 years ago

Great school, they teach the child how to read. It’s black owned. I’m not sure if Ms. Bryant is still living, but she was very a nice person and helped me out a lot

DEYSTANY · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Creative Arts Preschool is known for providing a positive, progressive atmosphere for the children. All of the staff are very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this preschool to anybody in Long Beach and surrounding areas!

John Markson · 5/5 on Google · 13 years ago
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Getting there

1423 Walnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

Questions about Creative Arts School

Is Creative Arts School licensed?

Yes. Creative Arts School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191601794), with a licensed capacity of 47 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Creative Arts School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 14 citations for Creative Arts School, 2 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Creative Arts School take?

Creative Arts School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Creative Arts School cost?

Creative Arts School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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