Our mission – to provide high quality early care and education for young children of working parents – has remained virtually unchanged for more than a century. In fact, our mission has become all the more vital to the community we serve as the need for quality early care and education grows.

Founded in 1912, LBDN was one of the first licensed child care programs in California, the first licensed program in Long Beach and the first to meet the high standards required for accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). LBDN has graduated thousands of young children who, upon entering kindergarten, were better prepared to take full advantage of their school experience. LBDN’s history is deeply rooted in 
the community. We are so much more than just a child care center, but rather an iconic Long Beach institution that continuously pushes the envelope of what it means to be a high-quality early childhood education program.

Get to Know Us

See and hear LBDN's incredible impacts in action when you experience our About Us video!

Check out the core of what we do when you view or download the LBDN One-pager.

Long Beach Day Nursery’s legacy is built on a foundation of respect, fairness, and community. As we continue our mission to provide high-quality early care and education for all, we are dedicated to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). We celebrate the unique backgrounds and perspectives of every child, family, educator, and staff member, and are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Learn more by reading our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEIB) Statement (English DEIB Statement | Spanish English DEIB Statement)