Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Modesto across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Top 100 in California
Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across California.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Modesto. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Modesto. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Modesto. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Modesto. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages 6wk–10yrFull-Day Care
Childtime on Floyd Avenue is a national chain early-learning center serving infants through school-age children at 2320 Floyd Ave in Modesto. Its 4.5 Google-star rating from 42 reviews—the most-reviewed chain center in Modesto—reflects strong parental satisfaction, with staff repeatedly described as "incredibly kind and welcoming" and children credited with being well-prepared for elementary school. The center's SproutAbout App enables live streaming access to classrooms, and its comprehensive programming spans infant care through Transitional Kindergarten Plus, with electives in music, Spanish, yoga, and soccer. Operations run Monday–Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Tuition runs above local independent-center averages, and the 6:00 PM closing time may pose challenges for families on swing-shift dairy or food-processing schedules.
Safety8.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Private Preschool preparing children with skills and knowledge for elementary school success. Staff create a warm, comforting, welcoming environment that builds long-lasting trust.
Programs & activities: Infant care, Toddler and Twos programs, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, Transitional Kindergarten Plus, Before & After School care, Summer Camp. Electives include Music, Spanish, Yoga, Soccer, Phonics, Handwriting & Advanced Math (additional fees).
What sets it apart: SproutAbout App provides live streaming video access to classrooms via mobile device. Transitional Kindergarten Plus is a full-day comprehensive program for kindergarten readiness. Hours: M-F 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Ages 6 Weeks - 10 Years.
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Top 3 in Modesto
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Top 100 in California
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Best for Safety
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Modesto. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Modesto. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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