Welcome to the Lumbini Child Development Center in Los Angeles. 

The Lumbini Child Development Center is a licensed Preschool and a fully accredited Kindergarden.  We are committed to offering the community a high quality program in a safe, stimulating environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.   We welcome all children from ages 2 1/2 to 6 years of age, regardless of race, color, national origin, or ancestry.

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Contact

505 East Third Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

Telephone: (213) 680-2976

Fax:(213) 626-6850

Contact Leslie Nicho

Email:missleslie_lumbini@yahoo.com

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Mission Statement

The Lumbini Child Development Center of the Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is a quality child care provider that promotes a safe, nurturing environment for children.  Based on principles of our Budhist tradition, our goal is to develop a positive self image, and to support growth through a variety of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual experiences.  

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Calendar 2012-2013

September March
3 Labor Day – School Closed 4 Girl’s Day Celebration
October TBA School Picture Day
28 Halloween Dharma School Halloween – 10:00 am April
31 Halloween Parade TBA Spring Party
November 7 LABCF Hanamatsuri – 10:00 a.m.
12 Veteran’s Day – School closed 21 Hanamatsuri Family Service – 10:00 am
22-23 Thanksgiving Holiday – School Closed 22 Earth Day
28 Holiday Picture Day May
December 6 Children’s Day Celebration
14 Holiday Party – 7:00 p.m. 12 Mother’s Day Family Service  10:00 a.m
24 Minimum Day  Closing at 3: 00 p.m. 19 Tanjo-e/ Hanamatsuri Service  10:00 a.m
25 Winter Break – School Closed 27 Memorial Day – School Closed
28 Mochitsuki  10: 00 a.m. June
31 Minimum Day  Closing at 3 : 00 p.m. 16 Father’s Day Family Service 10:00
January 30 Lumbini Graduation 1: 00 p.m.
1 Winter Break – School Closed July
20 Eitaikyo Service – 10:00 am  General Mtg/New Year Luncheon  4 4th of July Observed - School Closed
21 MLK’s Birthday – School Closed 26  Preparation for Obon – School Closed
February 27-28 Obon Festival
14 Valentine’s Day Party 29  Obon Cleanup – Festival
18 President Day – School Closed    

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Location & Description

The Lumbini Child Development Center is located in the Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in the Little Tokyo district of downtown Los Angeles. The school is registered with the State of California Department of Social Services as a licensed preschool and fully accredited kindergarten and has served the community at its current location since the temple was built in 1976 to provide services for children from ages 21/2 to 6 years old.

The current enrollment consists of 54 children, with a full capacity of 75 children to care for.

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The Staff

The staff is headed by Director Leslie Nicho and consists of five full-time teachers, all with educational backgrounds in child development.

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Hours of Operation

School Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with classes run on a set Daily Schedule.

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Daily Schedule

Morning
7:30 – 9:30 am Free Play
9:30 – 10:00 am Snack Time
10:00 – 12:00 pm Academics
Afternoon
12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch Time
12:30 – 2:30 pm Nap Time
2:30 – 3:00 pm Snack Time
3:00 – 3:30 pm Songs/Stories
3:30 – 6:00 pm Academics/Free Play