USC's New Infant Center: Free Care & Early Education

0:00University of Southern California is launching its first infant center at Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet in Lamer Park, this May. It's bringing free top-notch care to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a spot where affordable spots are hard to find. The center steps up with early education. Health checks, development help, healthy meals, and custom plans for each kid. This move hits back at a local survey that flagged a huge gap in no-cause programs across South Los Angeles. Leaders point out how early-star programs boost kids' growth and school paths while easing family stress. One mom says it frees a per schedule with solid hours, making daily life smoother right away. This marks USC's 9th early education site overall. The program kicked off in 1970, ranks among the nation's best, and has reached over 200,000 children and families through. Federal and state funding. After more than fifty years serving the area with free preschool, it's clear this expansion locks in real gains for the whole

1:01community. Local news, powered by AI. This is California news today. I'm Corey with the story.