Cal-Tot Child Care Center provides quality day care and early childhood education to families of state employees, as well as members of the downtown and surrounding Los Angeles communities. Cal-Tot's developmental program fosters learning through play. Our child-centered environment plants the seeds for a lifetime love of learning by encouraging individual choice. We consider the total development of the whole child, including social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive abilities. Teacher-planned curricula follow the children's emerging interests with activities in art, music, movement, science, and reading readiness. In addition to our core teacher-led curricula, we include enrichment programs in a variety of areas. All children engage in activities and use toys and tools appropriate for their developmental stage.

Cal-Tot strives to create a sense of community among the children and their families, the staff, and the building's state agencies. Cal-Tot's location is a unique advantage for many of our working parents and we encourage family participation to bridge the gap between home and school. The Cal-Tot staff recognizes parents as partners and appreciates the special role of parents as their children's first teachers. At Cal-Tot, we strive to provide an environment that nurtures confidence and self esteem, mutual respect, and problem solving skills. Cal-Tot is committed to creating an inclusive environment.