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)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 Private 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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Quick Facts
36 W Montana St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 794-5620
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 794-5620
0.1 miles
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2704 Fair Oaks Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(818) 516-7603
Altadena, CA 91001
(818) 516-7603
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1515 N Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Tuition listed
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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