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Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool)

Westwood/Sawtelle · $100/week · ★ 4.4 (259 reviews)

Westwood Little Explorers offers a preschool program through the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, focusing on early childhood development and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, recreation.parks.lacity.gov/reccenter/westwood, loads successfully and is the official page for the Westwood Recreation Center, which hosts the Little Explorers Preschool. This program is part of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, confirming its municipal ownership. The website describes the Little Explorers Preschool as focusing on social skills, motor skills, and kindergarten readiness for children aged 3-5. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Westwood Little Explorers' or 'Westwood Recreation Center.' The website does not explicitly state staff-to-child ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Westwood Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 185 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific reviews for the Little Explorers program are not easily isolated. The Facebook page for the Westwood Recreation Center is active, providing updates on various programs and events.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–4

Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–4
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Mon-Thu)
  • Address: 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Phone: (310) 473-3610
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $30 one-time registration fee. $100/week.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool)

What ages does Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) accept?
Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) is open to children ages 3–4. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) cost?
Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool)'s hours?
Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) runs 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Mon-Thu). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool)?
Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) provide lunch?
Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) compare to other community/rec center camps in Los Angeles?
Westwood Little Explorers (Preschool) is one of 92 community/rec center camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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