{"url":"/long-beach/twigs-to-trees","provider":{"id":"twigs-to-trees","name":"Twigs to Trees","kind":"organization","about":"Twigs to Trees runs a nature-inspired child development center in Long Beach for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The center describes a play-based approach in indoor and outdoor nature-inspired spaces and says it works closely with families. It is state licensed (license 198401160) and offers free, grant-funded care for eligible families.","website":"https://www.twigstotrees.org","phone":"(562) 253-0799","email":null,"instagram":null,"founded":null,"credentials":["State-licensed child care center"],"languages":[],"image":null},"location":{"id":"main","name":null,"street":"5925 Cherry Ave","unit":null,"city":"long-beach","zip":"90805","neighborhood":null,"coords":[-118.168675,33.862739],"precision":"exact"},"serviceArea":[],"programs":[{"id":"center","type":"childcare","name":"Twigs to Trees Child Development Center","summary":"A nature-inspired, play-based child development center in Long Beach for infants to kindergarten age, with free care for eligible families.","description":"A nature-inspired child development center at 5925 Cherry Avenue in Long Beach, caring for infants from 3 months, toddlers and preschoolers up to kindergarten age. Its approach is play-based: children are encouraged toward independent learning through hands-on experiences in indoor and outdoor spaces designed for exploration. The center offers free General Child Care and Development (CCTR) care, funded by grants, for eligible families. Its mission is to support social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and to emphasize diversity and inclusion. The website lists requirements and an interest form, and families can schedule a tour. The state license (no. 198401160) has been in place since February 2025 and covers a capacity of 53 children.","categories":["preschool","infant-care"],"ages":{"min":0,"max":5},"childcare":{"setting":"center","license":"198401160","capacity":53},"traits":{"methods":["play-based"],"setting":"both","subsidized":true,"amenities":["nature","outdoor-space"],"feel":"A nature-inspired center with indoor and outdoor spaces designed for exploration and hands-on play.","topics":["diversity","free-care","child-care-assistance"]}}],"source":{"url":"https://www.twigstotrees.org","fetched":"2026-10-09"},"updated":"2026-10-09","checked":null,"closed":null,"sample":false}