Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Scott Child Development Center
About the School
- Scott Child Development Center in Pasadena, CA, serves 46 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program located in a central city neighborhood.
- Established in 1981, the center provides co–ed early childhood education in the North Central area of Pasadena.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 46:1 with one full–time teacher serving all enrolled students.
- Approximately 89% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local community.
- Scott Child Development Center is part of associations for exceptional children and operates as a nonsectarian Los Angeles preschool program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Scott Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Scott Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Scott Child Development Center located?
Scott Child Development Center is located in the North Central neighborhood of Pasadena, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in North Central.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Scott Child Development Center is Pasadena Waldorf High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pasadena Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Gr: K-2 | 14 students
36 W Montana St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 794-5620
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
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Altadena, CA 91001
(818) 516-7603
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1515 N Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 3-10 | 51 students
Special Education School
760 Mountain View Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-6793
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
4331 Oak Grove Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-3044
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-2 | 14 students
36 W Montana St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 794-5620
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
2704 Fair Oaks Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(818) 516-7603
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1515 N Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1515 N Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
2151 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-0540
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS | 12 students
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922 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-2244
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(626) 797-1438
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1905 North Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
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Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
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Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
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Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
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Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
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(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
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593 West Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
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Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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