Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care0
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center and School Age Day Care Center license #540405030; capacity 150 children; founded March 1982 by Anne Hoffman and Nina Clancy — 44 years of Montessori education
- Visalia's established Montessori institution; curriculum promotes social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth through Montessori methodology
- Certified Montessori teachers; 156 students across Pre-K and K programs — ample peer socialization
- A+ BBB rating; 98% Facebook recommendation rate from 28 parent reviews
- Ranked among top Visalia private schools; U.S. News & World Report listed
- Most recent CCLD facility evaluation: February 2025
- Open Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; year-round program
Considerations
- No Yelp reviews confirmed in search results; unclaimed Yelp listing limits independent review research
- Private tuition costs not publicly listed — families must inquire directly
- No infant care; minimum age approximately 2 years
Safety5
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care0
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543808649; capacity 146 children; licensed October 2010; member of American Montessori Society (AMS)
- Certified Montessori teachers in beautiful light-filled classrooms with ample outdoor space
- Serves ages 18 months through 6 years; hands-on learning fostering independence and life skills
- Birdeye: 4.6 stars from 23 reviews — strong aggregate parent satisfaction rating
- Approximately 150 students; meals provided; curriculum includes cognitive, social, emotional, and intellectual development
- Open Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; most recent CCLD facility evaluation: May 2025
Considerations
- CCLD record shows 2 Type A and 2 Type B citations from 2021–2023 — families should review compliance history
- No infant care (minimum age 18 months); no school-age program confirmed
- Private tuition not publicly listed; families must inquire for current rates
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543808369; capacity 60 children; licensed July 2007; program itself over 40 years in Visalia
- Private non-profit, non-denominational program — community-focused, not profit-driven
- Small class sizes with 3-year-old, 4-year-old, and Pre-K rooms; fosters independence, creativity, and love of learning
- Staff praised as 'amazing' with 'wonderful community' and 'fantastic curriculum' in parent testimonials on official website
- Charity Navigator 3/4 star rating; accepts children ages 2 years 9 months through kindergarten age
- Monthly rates from $180–$280 — among the most affordable preschools in Visalia
Considerations
- CCLD record shows one Type B citation in most recent inspection (July 2023); families should verify current compliance
- Part-time enrichment program only — not full-day care; families needing all-day coverage will need supplemental arrangements
- Most recent CCLD inspection July 2023 — more than two years between inspections on file
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543801197; capacity 45 children; operating since 1997
- Ministry of First Presbyterian Church Visalia; Christ-centered curriculum emphasizing love for God, others, and self
- Accepts children from age 2 through 6 — potty training not required for entry
- Ranked among top 20% of private schools in California by Private School Review (2025)
- Small class sizes with 2:1 student-teacher ratio; strong individualized attention
- DandB and Yellow Pages both show 5-star ratings; Angi: 5.0 overall
- Open 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Mon–Fri; located in central/downtown Visalia near Locust corridor
Considerations
- Only 1 Yelp review available; limited breadth of public feedback across platforms
- Faith-based Presbyterian context may not suit all families
- No infant care; preschool ages only
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543801384; capacity 87 children; part of TCOE's 34-site Head Start network
- Spanish immersion program — unique offering in Visalia that builds bilingual foundations from preschool age
- Serves income-eligible children ages 2 years 9 months through 6; free comprehensive program including meals and family support
- Federal Head Start Performance Standards: education, health, nutrition, special needs services, and parent involvement
- Open Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; one of the larger TCOE sites (87-child capacity)
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in public sources
- CCLD record shows Type B citations in 2021, 2022, and 2023 inspections (code 101700.3); most recent facility evaluation November 2024
- Income eligibility requirement; waitlists may apply at this sought-after Spanish immersion site
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #540405710; capacity 64 children; licensed March 1989; operated by Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE)
- Part of TCOE's network of 34 Head Start sites across Tulare County — federal performance standards ensure quality benchmarks
- Free comprehensive program: education, health, nutrition, parent involvement, special needs services, and family support
- Open Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; serves income-eligible families in northwest Visalia
- Most recent CCLD facility evaluation: November 2025
- TCOE's Early Childhood Education program is consistently ranked among California's strongest county-run Head Start networks
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in public sources
- Income eligibility requirements restrict access; high demand means waitlists are common
- Hours (7:30 AM–4:30 PM) may be insufficient for full working-day coverage
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center and School Age Day Care Center license #540405114; capacity 39; serving Visalia since 1988
- Non-profit organization committed to 'providing the best in child care and preparation for school years'
- Zero citations on record — cleaner than Tulare County average of 1.3 citations per facility; last inspected April 2024
- Serves ages 2–5 with emphasis on kindergarten readiness and school-year preparation
- Open Mon–Fri; school-age dual license covers after-school programming
Considerations
- Small capacity (39) may mean waitlist
- No infant care confirmed
- Limited online presence for further verification
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543808400; capacity 17 children; part of the Catholic School of Visalia campus since 1923
- Parish school of St. Mary's Catholic Church; education grounded in Gospel values
- Academic and play-based curriculum; teachers hold at minimum a Bachelor's degree
- Preschool through TK pathway with seamless transition into K–8 on the same campus
- Small capacity (17) means close-knit, highly individualized preschool environment
- Most recent CCLD inspection: September 2025
Considerations
- CCLD record shows 1 Type A and 2 Type B citations across inspection history
- Seasonal program — closed June, July, and August; not year-round
- No infant care; minimum age 3 years
- Very small capacity (17) means limited availability
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543808820; capacity 90 children; licensed since December 2013
- Christian learning environment implementing A Beka Curriculum — one of the top-rated Christian academic curricula for early childhood
- 1 childcarecenter.us review: 'an awesome preschool — director and teachers are incredibly qualified to care and teach'
- Large capacity (90) with room for growth; accepting enrollments for 2025–2026
- Open 7:00 AM–5:30 PM Mon–Fri; CCLD inspection October 2025 on record
- Located in southwest Visalia near Walnut Ave — serves families in the western corridor
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in public sources
- Only 1 public review found across platforms — limited breadth of independent parent verification
- Faith-based context may not suit all families
- No infant care; preschool ages only
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #540404134; capacity 18 children; part of TCOE's network of 34 Head Start centers
- Operates under federal Head Start Performance Standards: education, health, nutrition, parent involvement, and special needs services
- Free preschool and meals for income-eligible families in northwest Visalia
- Managed by experienced staff member Margaret Chavez; currently accepting enrollments
- Head Start standards require regular assessments, home visits, and family support services beyond typical preschool programs
- Hours: 7:45 AM–4:00 PM Mon–Fri
Considerations
- Income eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying families only
- Very small capacity (18) — highly competitive enrollment
- Shorter hours (to 4:00 PM) may not accommodate full working-day schedules
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5.8/ 10
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready0
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Infant Center license #543808930; capacity 12 children; licensed since July 2016
- Dedicated infant and toddler center — one of few Visalia providers with a standalone infant license
- Family F.O.C.U.S. operates two child development centers in Visalia with combined programming
- Small capacity (12) ensures high staff-to-child ratio — ideal for infants requiring constant attentive care
- Open Mon–Fri; located in west Visalia near Whitendale Park neighborhood
Considerations
- 6 Type B citations recorded across 2021–2023 inspections — above county average
- Does not participate in subsidized child care programs
- Serves infants and toddlers only (ages 0–3); no preschool program at this location
- Very small capacity (12) means limited spots and likely waitlist
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543808937; capacity 78 children; licensed since November 2015
- Christian early childhood center on the Grace Christian School campus; four classrooms spanning ages 2 through Transitional Kindergarten
- Pathway to TK offers continuity from preschool through K–12 on the same campus
- Open 7:00 AM–5:45 PM Mon–Fri — one of Visalia's longer operating windows
Considerations
- One Type B citation on record across multiple inspection cycles (2021–2025)
- No infant care confirmed
- Faith-based context may not suit all families
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center and School Age Day Care Center license #543808167; capacity 26 children; founded December 2004
- Focuses on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through age-appropriate activities
- Both full-day and half-day programs available — flexible scheduling for families
- Owner Elondina Dominguez and Director Rosanna Huitt provide stable leadership
- Open Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM; serves children ages 2 through 6
- Yelp parent review highlights enthusiastic staff and strong kindergarten preparation
Considerations
- CCLD record shows 1 Type A and 2 Type B citations — above Tulare County average; most recent inspection June 2025
- Small capacity (26) — limited availability; waitlist likely
- Limited online presence; no current website beyond Facebook; independent research is limited
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543801593; capacity 48 children; licensed July 1999; ministry of Cornerstone Life Church (CLC) Visalia
- State-qualified Preschool Teachers in each of three classrooms; potty training not required for enrollment
- Accepts all California subsidy programs — one of the few faith-based centers in Visalia that is fully subsidy-inclusive
- Serves children ages 2–6; curriculum integrates Christian values with early childhood developmental standards
- Complaint investigation on file (May 2025) has been supplemented by more recent facility evaluations through February 2026
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in public sources
- CCLD record shows Type B violations in 2021, 2022, and 2023 inspections; most recent facility evaluation February 2026
- Faith-based context (Christian) may not suit all families; no infant care
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #543808293; capacity 36 children; year-round program
- Serves children ages 2–6, including children with special needs
- Education-based platform focused on 'lifelong impact' with skilled educators enhancing children's development
- Open 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Mon–Fri; centrally located in the Hyde Park neighborhood (93291)
- Currently accepting new enrollments as of 2025; actively staffed with director Christine Hernandez
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating found in public sources
- Limited online presence makes additional program verification difficult
- No infant care confirmed; ages 2 and up only
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