The Cherese Mari Laulhere Children’s Village is the only building of its kind in Los Angeles and Orange Counties to offer a one-stop-shop approach to specialty care for kids. In one kid-friendly location, families have access to pediatric doctors in more than 25 specialties, as well as a range of health care services, such as a laboratory, pharmacy, imaging and rehabilitation gyms. Family support services, including an Education Center and Family Resource Center, are also available at this location.
Location:
Cherese Mari Laulhere Children's Village
2701 Atlantic Ave.,
Long Beach, CA 90806
Parking is free for the first 30 minutes, then $6 per day after that. Learn more about parking options.
Hours:
- Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Learn More about Our Children's Village
Take a Virtual Tour
Look inside our 80,000 sq. ft., four-story building.
A Sustainable Approach (Green Building)
The building was designed to be environmentally-friendly.
We Have Three Unique Rehabilitation Gyms
Our adolescent gym for patients 11-years-old and older features a rock wall.
Pediatric Specialties
We have doctors that are expertly trained in more than 25 pediatric specialties.
- Allergy/Immunology
- Cardiology
- Congenital Cardiac Surgery
- Craniofacial
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Diabetes
- Endocrinology
- ENT
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
- General Surgery
- Genetics
- Hematology/Oncology
- Hemophilia
- Hypertonicity
- Infectious Disease
- Metabolic
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Plastic Surgery
- Pulmonology
- Rehabilitation
- Rheumatology
- Sickle Cell
- Spina Bifida
- Urology
Family Support Services
We offer a range of services to support you and your child throughout their health care journey.
Our Child Life Specialists prepare patients for medical procedures, such as getting an X-ray or removing a cast, by using developmentally appropriate teaching materials and simulated medical equipment. They help minimize anxiety and fears, which helps children respond better to medical care.
Our Education Center provides opportunities that empower families to manage their child’s diagnosis. Support groups and classes are hosted in our classroom, while private consultation rooms offer a space for one-on-one education sessions with registered dietitians, social workers, certified diabetes and asthma educators, and more.
Located on the 3rd Floor.
The Family Resource Center has computers and other technology that provide families with opportunities to access educational materials and community resources.
Located on the 1st Floor.
We have a playroom called Sibling Time, where families can bring healthy siblings to relax and have fun with other kids while they focus on their child’s health care appointment. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the playroom may be closed. Families are encouraged to call (562) 661-1401 to confirm availability.
Located on the 3rd Floor.
Medical Support Services
The Children's Village houses a variety of medical services – making the health care experience more convenient for you.
We have audiologists trained to diagnose, manage and treat hearing or balance problems for kids of all ages. To identify the nature and severity of hearing conditions, a series of tests must be conducted before a course of treatment can be developed. These screenings will be conducted in a special soundproof room, ensuring that background noise does not interfere with the test.
We offer X-rays, as well as scans using the 3-D EOS Imaging System. Not only does it provide extremely detailed, high-quality 3D images, it also uses 50 percent less radiation than a standard x-ray – meaning less radiation exposure for little bodies. Additionally, we offer urodynamic testing that measures how the lower urinary tract functions. Urodynamic tests show how the bladder stores and empties urine.
Located on the 2nd Floor.
Our pathologists are specially trained to provide comprehensive patient testing, including lab work for kids.
Located on the 2nd Floor.
Our registered dietitians provide nutritional care for kids with a wide range of nutritional needs or issues. Nutritional assessments and treatment plans will be shared with the patient’s care team to allow this information to be integrated into their overall medical care.
In our pharmacy, parents can fill, refill and pick up their child’s prescriptions the same day they see their doctor.
Located on the 1st Floor.
Our therapists provide developmentally appropriate physical, occupational and speech therapy in dedicated spaces designed and equipped to address the unique needs of our patients.
- Infant Therapy Gym: For patients up to 2-years-old
- Developmental Therapy Gym: For patients 2-to 10-years-old
- Adolescent Therapy Gym: For patients 11-years-old and older
- Group Treatment Room: Space for unique structured therapy groups, including exercise programs in the evenings and on weekends for adolescents and teens
- Outdoor Therapy Yard: A dedicated space for rehabilitation therapy patients of all ages, complete with an ambulation track, playground equipment and more.
Located on the 1st Floor.