About Jim Gilliam Child Care Center · Los Angeles
Jim Gilliam Child Care Center is a state-licensed preschool facility located in South Los Angeles, operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. It serves children aged 2–6 and provides developmentally appropriate care with a 1:8 staff-to-child ratio. The center offers breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks, including accommodations for food allergies and religious dietary restrictions. It is currently open and part of a network of City-run preschools.
Jim Gilliam Child Care Center is a publicly operated preschool located at 4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008. It is part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and serves children aged 2–6. The center supports potty readiness and offers STEAM-based curriculum within a Creative Curriculum framework. Meals including breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided, with accommodations for dietary restrictions. The center is state licensed (License #191871609) and currently open. It is directed by Catherine Hilliard and is part of a larger network of City-run preschools including Ralph M. Parsons, Ira C. Massey, and Branford Child Care Centers. No religious affiliation is indicated on the site.
- Serves
- South Los Angeles
About Us
A Department of Parks was included in the City's first Freeholder Charter, adopted in 1889. Placed under its jurisdiction were parks and public land that had been set aside for the perpetual use of the community in the original Spanish land grants.
Program Details
Ages 2–6. Support for potty readiness as needed. Potty Readiness. Cost & Subsidy Options: We accept payments from all child care resource and referral agencies. Income‑eligible families may receive support from CDSS or CDE. Waitlisted families remain on the list until a space becomes available. Nutrition: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks provided. Accommodations for food allergies and religious dietary restrictions. Curriculum & Learning Environment: RAP uses the Creative Curriculum. Developmentally appropriate classroom environments. STEAM‑based activities. 1:8 staff‑to‑child ratio. Ongoing child assessments to support growth.
Our Centers
Jim Gilliam Child Care Center is one of several City-run preschools. Others include Ralph M. Parsons Preschool, Ira C. Massey Child Care Center, and Branford Child Care Center.
- Director: Catherine Hilliard ([email protected])
- State Licensed Preschool #191871609
- Address: 4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
- Phone: (323) 291-5929
- Currently Open