The Circle LB
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A Long Beach nonprofit outdoor learning center serving TK-8th grade in 12 student 'Circle' micro pods, with about 75 percent of the day spent outdoors.
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Key facts
| Ages | TK-8th grade |
|---|---|
| Location | Pick up/drop off at Bixby Park, Long Beach, CA. Instructional rotation, equipment hub, and inclement weather site is Grace United Methodist Church, Long Beach. Exact street addresses not published on site. |
| Cost | Not published on site as of 2026-10-09 |
| Schedule | Not fully published. Site references Fridays at 'The Garden' for the Adventures to Dreams Enrichment. 12:1 student to educator ratio per micro pod ('Circle') of 12 students. |
| Enroll window | Per the site's FAQ, families complete The Circle LB registration and arrange for their homeschool charter to submit a Purchase Order for services. No specific date window published. |
What stands out
- The org is a registered nonprofit (EIN 85-2436656, Business License BU22013006) led by Dr. Michelle Tubbs, Director. The enrollment FAQ states families must 'arrange for your homeschool charter to submit a Purchase Order for services,' indicating the org works with homeschool charter funding, though no specific charter names are published on site. (source)
- Program description: about 75% of the day is outdoors, 12:1 educator ratio, '100% inclusive classes,' and academic enrichment aligned to California state standards (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies), plus Fridays at 'The Garden' for arts and enrichment. (source)
Questions to ask
- What is the cost per semester or per Purchase Order, and which specific homeschool charters has The Circle LB worked with?
- What are the actual weekly days and hours of operation?
- What is the exact address used for drop off at Bixby Park and for the Grace UMC rotation site?
Contact
- Website: thecirclelb.org
- Phone: 310-621-4968
- Email: drmichelletubbs@gmail.com
- Address: Bixby Park, Long Beach, CA; exact street address not published
Sources
- The Circle LB: Our Program (accessed 2026-10-09)
- The Circle LB: Our Team (accessed 2026-10-09)
- The Circle LB: FAQ/Media (accessed 2026-10-09)
- The Circle LB: Contact (accessed 2026-10-09)
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