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Blow to Westside child care: UCLA to close infant and toddler centers charging $3,000 a month
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Kate Sequeira, Jaweed Kaleem , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 17, 2026
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Key points These centers come with a hefty price tag of $3,000 per month. Further details on this development can be found in the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the impending closure and its expected impact on hundreds of families amidst a countywide shortage of child care options.
A significant change is coming to child care options on the Westside, as UCLA plans to close its infant and toddler centers. These centers come with a hefty price tag of $3,000 per month.
The closure is set to take place in June, which will undoubtedly cause disruption for the families currently relying on these services.
Further details on this development can be found in the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the impending closure and its expected impact on hundreds of families amidst a countywide shortage of child care options.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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