Crystal Stairs

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is a prominent nonprofit child development organization based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1980 by Dr. Karen Hill-Scott and Dr. Alice Walker Duff, it has grown to become a key provider and advocate for child care services in South Los Angeles. With around 350 employees and an annual revenue of $53.4 million, Crystal Stairs focuses on improving the lives of families through various child care services, research, and advocacy. The organization offers a wide range of programs, including a Resource & Referral Program to help families find child care, Head Start and Early Head Start programs for early learning, and child care subsidy programs for low-income families. Additionally, it provides health and wellness support services and emergency child care assistance through the Child Care Bridge Program. Serving over 40,000 children and families annually across nine service areas, Crystal Stairs is dedicated to promoting empowerment and self-sufficiency in the communities it serves.