Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center
Daycare center in Los Angeles, CA. 815 E. First St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
About the program
Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center is a licensed daycare center in Los Angeles, California, on the state register since 1995. It is licensed for 45 children and serves preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center does not publish a fee schedule. 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) · 101215.1(d) · 101216.3(a) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101700.3(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We have only amazing things to say about Nishi Center. Our daughter has been attending for a year and the amount of care, compassion and nurturing from the teachers has been incredible. We were previously at another daycare and while it was great, we felt it was lacking in a curriculum or structure that would inspire and challenge growing minds. Nishi has been the perfect place and every day we see the amazing things…
Jakob N. Layman · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoThree years ago, when my older child started at Nishi, I was nervous, since he was a covid baby who hadn't attended any outside daycare or childcare previously. But Ms. Susan, Ms. Maria, Ms. Gaby, and the whole team are so loving, that my fears melted away immediately. They made my son know that he belonged, and that they looked forward to seeing him every day. The teachers really get to know the kids, their…
Gillian Claycomb · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI’m so thankful to have found the Nishi Center! Mrs. Susan, the director, welcomed my son with open arms. I had been struggling with potty training my 4-year-old, and within the first month of him starting there, he was fully potty trained! The teachers are wonderful, and I love the enrichment and educational activities they provide. I’ve definitely noticed a big improvement in my little boy. Don’t hesitate to enroll…
Naomi Lewis · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoMy son attended Nishi a few years ago and it was a wonderful experience for him. The director, Ms. Susan, has been there for decades and puts so much love and attention into everything the center offers. When I talk to parents of my son's friends now that he's older I can especially appreciate how special Nishi was. They had opportunities and learning experiences that aren't offered elsewhere. I really believe that…
Dan P · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
815 E. First St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Questions about Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center
Is Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191890253), with a licensed capacity of 45 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 6 citations for Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center, 3 of them Type A, 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 Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center take?
Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center cost?
Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
