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.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Tulare. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Tulare. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
PreschoolFull DayKindergarten Readiness
Sundale Foundation Learning Center, located at 13990 Avenue 240 on the south side of Tulare, is a CCLD Day Care Center (license #543808758) operated by the Sundale Foundation nonprofit, serving children 18 months through 5 years. The center maintains a capacity of 96 children and operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with full nutritional support including breakfast snack, daily hot lunch, and afternoon snack. Its curriculum emphasizes kindergarten readiness through focus on motor skills, shape and letter recognition, and foundational academics. With the most recent inspection in October 2024 and just one Type B citation in its inspection history, the center demonstrates a stable operational record, though the avenue location on Tulare's outskirts may present transportation considerations for some families, and minimal public parent reviews limit independent verification of day-to-day experience.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Not specified. The page describes a focus on potty training, large and small motor skills, colors, shapes, letters and numbers, with activities designed to enhance learning.
Programs & activities: The page references activities designed to enhance learning but does not detail specific enrichment programs.
What sets it apart: Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meals include breakfast snack, daily hot lunch, and afternoon snack. Serves children 18 months through 5 years across four levels (Toddler, Pre-Primary, Primary, Pre-Kindergarten). Tuition $44 per day; long waitlist noted.
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Top 10 in Tulare
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Best for Safety
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