Little Tokyo Service Center offers affordable, high quality care for low-income families serving children from 6 weeks to age 5. We serve over 150 children each day. All of our programs are developmental, child-oriented, parent-friendly, and staffed by skilled professionals.
Grace Iino Child Care Center
Our infant-toddler program located in Little Tokyo’s Casa Heiwa Apartments provides subsidized and non-subsidized childcare for children from 6 weeks to 36 months. Licensed for 48 children, our hours are 7 am to 6 pm. For information about enrollment and eligibility, contact Rocio Hernandez (213) 617-8596.
Angelina Head Start/State Preschool
Our preschool program is located at the Angelina Apartments in Echo Park and serves 3 to 5 year olds. We are a full-day, year- round free preschool licensed for 73 children. As a Head Start program, we provide health screenings and referrals, case management and a comprehensive parent involvement and support program. Hours are 7 am to 5 pm. For information about enrollment and eligibility, contact Adriana Perez (213) 481-0227.
Family Child Care Network
Our Family Child Care network involves home-based providers who provide subsidized care for newborns and toddlers in and around Downtown Los Angeles. For information about enrollment and eligibility, contact Adriana Perez (213) 481-0227.
Family Literacy Program
In our Family Literacy Program funded by First 5 LA, parents participate in adult education and parent education, including ESL and computer classes five days a week. Parents also engage in interactive literacy activities with their children at home and by volunteering at Angelina Preschool. For information, contact Meliza Roa-Arreola (213) 481-7208.
Our
Youth Services serve over 300 youth with an array of services,
including after school education and enrichment, a mentoring
program linking youth to UCLA student volunteers, parental
outreach, sports tournaments, arts education, and computer
education. The programs are culturally and linguistically
sensitive; they not only help individuals to achieve their
full potential, but forge bonds between the diverse youth
population who are vital to the future of Los Angeles. 
Our cultural heritage education programs are centered around sharing and celebrating the culture, history and contributions of the Japanese American community with all who are interested. They are collaborative efforts with a variety of organizations throughout the Japanese American community.