C.A.T. Child Care Center is a CCLD-licensed center in central Tulare, serving children ages 2 through 6 with a faith-based curriculum. The small facility (capacity 25) is operated by Pastor Jose and his wife Lourdes, who are consistently praised in parent reviews for their compassion and dedication to children's education and wellbeing. Open Monday through Friday, the center's intimate size fosters a warm, family-oriented environment with high individual attention. Families should note that the center does not participate in subsidized programs, carries CCLD citations from 2022–2025 inspections warranting review, and serves ages 2 and up only (no infant care).
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Top 10 in Tulare
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Tulare. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Tulare. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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