3–5
Who We Serve
Coalición De Latinos Americanos (CODELA) is a nonprofit, state-funded preschool for children ages 3–5, with four community classrooms serving Bell Gardens, Maywood, and Hawthorne families.
Coalición De Latinos Americanos Inc. is committed to developing community partnerships that provide a nurturing environment and support services that enhance the growth of children and families to promote self-sufficiency.
— CODELA Mission Statement. CODELA serves children and families without regard to sex, race, religion, and/or ethnicity.
Our teachers reflect the linguistic and cultural makeup of the families we serve.
Teachers hold Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) certification plus Early Child Development coursework.
Founded and run by the Southeast LA community it serves, for nearly three decades.
Play-based learning, credentialed teachers, and real support for the whole family.
Child-centered, play-based learning that lets children create their own experiences with teacher guidance.
Developmentally appropriate activities that build the cognitive, social, and emotional skills kids need for a strong start in school.
Staff who reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural makeup of the children and families in our program.
Ongoing collaboration with families, plus referrals to community resources for extra support.
Healthy meals served daily as part of every child's day.
Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, with regular health, safety, and staff-ratio compliance checks.
Respecting each child as an individual — and stimulating their natural interest in learning.
Serving Bell Gardens, Maywood, and Hawthorne families across four locations.
Call or visit any of our four centers to ask about openings.
See the classrooms and meet the teachers in person.
Our staff will walk you through the state preschool program's eligibility and paperwork.
Join a classroom and begin your child's first school experience.
Executive Director
Parent Advocate
Administrative Assistant
Jaboneria Child Development Center is licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division — License #198013463. All four CODELA centers are licensed day care facilities.