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Celebration Kids

Daycare center in South Pasadena, CA. 1101 Arroyo Verde Road, South Pasadena, CA 91030

5.0 (8 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (626) 379-3644Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity86 children
Citations on file11
On the register since2004

About the program

Celebration Kids is a licensed daycare center in South Pasadena, California, on the state register since 2004. It is licensed for 86 children and serves preschool ages.

Celebration Kids is a play-based preschool program serving children ages two to five years old in a full-day setting.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedWaitlist

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Celebration Kids 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 · 198011061
Licence statusActive since 2004
Licensed capacity86 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file11Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit December 2025

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

1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101238.3(b) · 101238.2(d)(2) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(2) · 101227(a)(18) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 101238(a) · 101238(g)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My son just finished his 3 years at CK and I've been a ball of emotions. This school is truly a gem and we have met so many wonderful people in our time there. We are so sad to leave this special place. The teachers are so attentive and loving to the kids. There is also very little turnover which was a big difference from the daycare we were at before. The teachers are clearly happy and treated well. Some have been…

Jessica Foster · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We spent 3 wonderful years at CK. I can't imagine a more caring and nurturing place for our son. The entire staff leads with their heart and draws out the best in their students. But, more than that, they meet each child where they are at developmentally, challenge them to learn and grow, and make it all so much fun. I wish we could have stayed there longer. All my love and gratitude for this magical place and team.

Aimie Billon · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We’ve had the most wonderful experience for our daughters at Celebration Kids. It is such a nurturing place for all different personality types, and the teachers and director are very skilled. We have been there for several years and are very happy to have another two years left. I think the only thing we could ask for is that they extended through elementary school, because we don’t want to leave!

Alexis Gordon · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I can’t say enough good things about Celebration Kids! When I was looking for a pre-school for my child I was overwhelmed and turned off by some of the other schools I visited, many had an intense applying-to-college-like energy. When I found CK I was thrilled, from the moment we began our tour I knew it was for us- the vibe is warm, down to earth and joyful. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, caring and…

Giulia Rozzi · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

1101 Arroyo Verde Road, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Questions about Celebration Kids

Is Celebration Kids licensed?

Yes. Celebration Kids holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198011061), with a licensed capacity of 86 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Celebration Kids had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 11 citations for Celebration Kids, 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 Celebration Kids take?

Celebration Kids is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Celebration Kids cost?

Celebration Kids 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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