Long Beach Opens New Dual-Immersion Preschool
The new facility in West Long Beach provides free early childhood education for up to 50 local children.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Child Care
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City officials have unveiled a new preschool at the West Facilities Center to provide free dual-immersion programming in English and Spanish. The site is designed to serve 50 children between the ages of 2 and 5.
Why it matters
The new center aims to mitigate the status of West Long Beach as a childcare desert while supporting the ongoing Westside Promise Initiative. This facility integrates essential resources to address historical challenges in the neighborhood.
The preschool serves children ages 2 to 5 at 2125 Santa Fe Ave. alongside a TCC Family Health clinic and a WIC office.
The players
Un Mundo de Amigos
This nonprofit organization operates the preschool and provides medical, dental, and nutritional services to the local community.
Westside Promise Initiative
This 10-year project works to address historical socio-economic challenges in West Long Beach through targeted community investment.
The details
Operated by the nonprofit Un Mundo de Amigos, the school offers dual-immersion instruction in a space renovated with a new sprinkler system and play structure. Families will also have access to on-site dental and medical services, mental health support, and a food pantry.
Timeline
March 2022: Nonprofit board committed to expanding into West Long Beach.
September 2024: City Council approved the renovation project.
October 15, 2026: City leaders celebrated the completion of the preschool.
Mid- to late November 2026: The preschool is scheduled to officially open.
Culture Shift
The preschool follows the strategic framework of the Westside Promise Initiative to restore services in a historically neglected area. This facility marks a shift from systemic under-investment toward centralized, multi-purpose community support hubs.
Families in West Long Beach gain access to free, dual-immersion education that includes integrated medical and dental support for their children. The centralized location near Admiral Kidd Park streamlines the daily routine for parents by offering multiple health and nutritional services in one visit.
The takeaway
This new preschool serves as a model for how city facilities can consolidate multiple social services to better support families. Residents should check with the municipal office to confirm registration timelines before the mid-November opening.
What happens next
The preschool is scheduled to officially begin accepting students for daily instruction in mid- to late November 2026.
Further reading
Find more information on local educational programs and resources on the Long Beach Child Care page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Press Telegram.
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