Phone: 562.862.5949
Follows us on Instagram/Facebook: @AroundTheWorldLearningCenter

ABOUT US

At Around the World Learning Center, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and feel confident.

Proudly serving families in Downey, California for nearly 30 years, we have created a welcoming environment where children can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively through age-appropriate learning experiences and meaningful interactions.

Our dedicated teachers create a supportive classroom environment where children can explore their curiosity, build friendships, develop independence, and discover a love for learning.

We are proud to be more than a place for children to learn—we strive to create a community where children feel valued, families feel welcomed, and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

We can’t wait to welcome your family to ours!

 

Features and Services

  • Part time & full- time schedules
  • SUMMER School available
  • Breakfast/Snacks/Lunch
  • Open Concept Built in 2019
  • Spacious Outdoor area with grass and trees
  • Located in North Downey on Florence
  • Close to 5 and 605 freeway
  • Low teacher-child ratios
  • Interactive Learning
  • Trained and Qualified Personnel with CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification. Staff is cleared through FBI, DOJ (department of Justice) and Child Abuse Index)
  • Bilingual Staff
  • Age- Appropriate Curriculum featuring:

Þ STEAM (science, technology, engineering, ART and Mathematics)

Þ Pre-reading and Writing

Þ Language and Social-Emotional Development

Þ Stories and Music and Movement

Þ Large Gross Motor Development

 

State and County programs accepted

* MAOF

* CRYSTAL STAIRS

* DCFS

Enrollment Requirements

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Students must have the following:

  • Updated yearly Physical.
  • Immunization Record
  • must be free of tuberculosis.

This center is in accordance with California’s Senate Bill 277 (SB277).

 

Dress Code

Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and non-slippery closed toe shoes with Velcro.

Shoestrings are highly discouraged.

 

Non-potty- trained students require diapers and wipes.

 

 

Meals

Complimentary cereal with 1% low fat milk

Snacks consist of fresh fruit, oatmeal, cheese, crackers, Jello and more.

Fast Food is not permitted.

 

Special dietary requirements are observed.

 

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday from                7:00 AM to 6:00PM.

Students are encouraged to be in class no later than 9am to ensure participation in all scheduled activities.

Schedule of Daily of Activities

Schedule of Daily Activities

 

7am   Arrival and Quiet Activities

8am            Breakfast

8:30            Toileting

9am            Outdoor Play

10am          SNACK

10:30 to 12:15….  Carpet Time and Academic Rotation

12:30 to 1:00          LUNCH

1:00 to 2:30   Rest Time

2:30 to 3:30… Wake up and Indoor Activities

3:30            SNACK

3:30 to 5:00 Outdoor Play

5:00 to 6:00 Snack and Departure

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School Holidays

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School Holidays

School is closed as follows:

  • September Labor Day
  • November 11 Veterans Day
  • November Thanksgiving Day and the day after
  • December 24 and 25
  • January 1 New Years Day
  • January Martin Luther King, Jr
  • February President’s Day
  • Good Friday closes at 1:00pm
  • May Memorial Day
  • July 4 Independence Day

Tuition may not prorated or credited for any school closure