Lodging & Rentals

• Parking Permits
• Meals
• Telephones
• Laundry
• Rental Information
• Mail

The apartments provided for those participating in our Summer Program each consist of two bedrooms, a living/dining room combination, kitchen, and private bathroom. Each bedroom has two single beds. The bathroom has a bathtub/shower combination, sink and toilet. The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, a sink and a gas oven/range. There is no microwave. Individual apartments do not come equipped with a television.

Parking Permits

For those who will be driving, parking permits must be obtained upon arrival. A secure parking garage is on the lower level of the apartment building. The cost for the permit changes on July 1, and the new fee has not yet been set. It will be approximately $20.00 per week. The permits are not mailed in advance. Please purchase your permit when you obtain your apartment assignment and keys. The staff will assist you.

Meals

There is no cafeteria service. You MAY prepare your own meals in the apartment. The Parents Auxiliary of John Tracy Clinic provides kitchen kits with "bare necessity" cooking utensils and dishes. You may request a kit on the CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION form. The kit will be in your apartment upon arrival. Please feel free to bring along any household or personal items to make your stay more comfortable. As you pack for the trip to Los Angeles, there are a few small items that other families have suggested: an extra dishtowel (one will be in th box of kitchen items provided for you); favorite soap; a can opener; a small radio, and an alarm clock. Past families have also suggested extra towels and a blanket for trips to the beach.

While most families prepare their own meals, many fast food restaurants are within an easy walk from the Clinic and the apartments. Most are located on Figueroa, but there are also some in University Village. In the Village you will also find many shops as well as a large market for grocery shopping. A second large supermarket is only a few blocks away, as well.
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Telephones

Additionally, each apartment has a telephone, which can be used to make local calls or to call from apartment to apartment. For calling long distance, you will need to use your personal calling card or a calling card purchased locally.
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Laundry

Laundry facilities are available in the apartment building. There are coin-operated (quarters only) washers and dryers. Currently the cost is: Wash, $.75 and Dry, $.50. You may want to bring two or three rolls of quarters with you.
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Rental Information

Baby/Child Needs:

Cribs, port-a-cribs, car seats (mandatory in the state of California for children six and under), strollers and roll-away beds are available through: Pico Rents, 6035 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90035, (323) 936-8268. If you need to rent these items, it is necessary for each family to make arrangements directly with Pico Rents. The costs are as follows:

You will want to make arrangements for rentals before your arrival here in Los Angeles. There is a $50.00 minimum rental order with a $35.00 delivery/pick-up fee.
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Televisions:

If you wish to rent a television for use in your own apartment, arrangements can be made by contacting:

Rent-A-Center: (818) 769-6000. The cost for a 25" is $63.96 for one month plus tax, free delivery/pick-up.
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Mail

During your stay with us, we suggest that mail be sent to the Clinic.

John Tracy Clinic
806 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90007

If any mail arives here at the Clinic after your departure, we will be sure to forward it to your home.

LUNCH IS FREE TIME OFF CAMPUS AND WILL INCLUDE ALL CHILDREN EXCEPT YOUR PRESCHOOLER.

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