Bright Time Child Care Learning Center in Lakewood, CA serves 116 students in grades PK through K within a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school operates in a large suburban community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 39 with 3 total teachers.
Approximately 77% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Lakewood area.
As a co–ed early childhood day care, the center focuses on preschool and kindergarten education without religious affiliation.
Nearby options include other early learning and K–12 private schools within one mile, providing families with additional education choices in the Lakewood suburb.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bright Time Child Care Learning Center?
The application deadline for Bright Time Child Care Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bright Time Child Care Learning Center is St. Joseph High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley Christian Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Educare Preschool & Kindergarten (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph High School ![St. Joseph High School Photo]( "St. Joseph High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
5825 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
Valley Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
18100 Dumont Avenue
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-6519
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-6519
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Educare Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
5730 South St
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
17700 Dumont Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-0281
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-0281
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students
Valley Christian Schools ![Valley Christian Schools Photo]( "Valley Christian Schools Photo")
(Calvinist)
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,285 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph High School ![St. Joseph High School Photo]( "St. Joseph High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
5825 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
17700 Dumont Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-0281
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-0281
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students
Valley Christian Schools ![Valley Christian Schools Photo]( "Valley Christian Schools Photo")
(Calvinist)
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,285 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turner Christian High School
(Christian)
22427 Norwalk Blvd
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 429-2397
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 429-2397
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
LuTEC High School ![LuTEC High School Photo - LuTEC High School - Front]( "LuTEC High School Photo - LuTEC High School - Front")
(Christian)
11943 Rosecrans Avenue
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 204-6538
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 204-6538
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
18100 Dumont Avenue
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-6519
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-6519
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Valley Christian Schools ![Valley Christian Schools Photo]( "Valley Christian Schools Photo")
(Calvinist)
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,285 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wonderland Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
10440 Artesia Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-4919
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-4919
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 157 students Extracurrculars: 3
18626 Clarkdale Ave
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-1621
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-1621
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 15 students
5336 E Arbor Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Educare Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
5730 South St
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Valley Christian Schools ![Valley Christian Schools Photo]( "Valley Christian Schools Photo")
(Calvinist)
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,285 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wonderland Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
10440 Artesia Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-4919
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-4919
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 157 students Extracurrculars: 3
St. Timothy Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4645 Woodruff Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 421-8441
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 421-8441
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 79 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4300 Bellflower Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5900 North Canehill St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6525
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6525
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 North Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 2,422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11501 Bos St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4760 Hackett Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5206 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-2285
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-2285
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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