FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions:

Is it Free?

Foothill Learning Center offers subsidized care for families that qualify. Families that want to apply can do so by going to the “Apply for Financial Aid” tab.

At what age can my child start?

Children can enroll as soon as their 2nd birthday.

Are meals provided?

All meals are provided during a child’s time at school. There is no separate charge for meals.

What are the hours of operation?

Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Are you a preschool?

Yes! Foothill Learning Center is a preschool. We follow the same curriculum and developmental guidelines as Head Start, California State Preschool Programs (CSPP), and any Pre-K in California. All teachers and staff are certified in Early Childhood Education.

Are you a daycare?

We are a preschool program with extended hours to accommodate working families. Our child development program serves ages 2 to 6.

Can I make my own schedule?

Yes! If it is within the hours of operation.

Do you accept CalWorks, CCRC, DCFS?

Yes! Our program accepts most subsidized programs.

What are the new COVID-19 rules?

Foothill Learning Center adheres to the rules and regulations set by the California Department of Public Health, The Department of Child and Family Services, The California Department of Education, and the Center for Disease Control.

Are you an academic-based program?

We offer year-round educational support for children aged 2 to 6. We offer fall, winter, spring, and summer programs. Our curriculum model is child centered. We support the whole child in their individual style of learning.

Do you accept CCRC and/or CalWorks?

We accept CCRC, DCFS, CalWorks, Crystal Stairs, and the Bridge Program.

Does my child have to be potty trained?

No, children can enroll at the age of 2 even if they use diapers.

Children still using diapers can attend.  

Will you help my child potty train?

Our goal is to teach children strong adaptive skills (independent skills) and social-emotional skills. This means all children will be encouraged to change and clean themselves once they use the restroom.

What is the difference between Foothill Learning Center, Head Start, and all other LAUSD Preschools?

Foothill Learning Center is a private preschool program that has the flexibility to create our own individualized program within the California state preschool curriculum model. Head Starts are publicly funded programs that must adhere to federal guidelines including income guidelines, specific ages, and open timeframes. LAUSD preschools are publicly funded programs open to children that live within the boundaries of a particular school. Each LAUSD preschool is different depending on the home school a child is assigned to. 

What would my child learn at Foothill Learning Center?

Our curriculum is based on the California

Preschool Program Guidelines set by the California Department of Education. Families can access these guidelines via the California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks (https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/psframework.asp) and the California Preschool Learning Foundations (https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/psfoundations.asp).

Our program assesses the needs of each child and creates a strengths-based approach to learning.

What does Foothill Learning Center offer that is different from other preschools?

our program offers S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) classes, a computer lab, P.E (Physical Education) with an emphasis on gross motor development, music and dance exploration, and child development support. We strive to help children become lifelong learners.