Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Apple Valley. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Apple Valley. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages Infant–5yrFull-Day CareNewer Center
Heartfelt Daycare LLC is a newly licensed, mid-sized childcare provider in central Apple Valley, serving infants through pre-kindergarten children. Licensed by CCLD on January 16, 2025, with a capacity of 60, the facility offers play-based learning tailored to cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, along with flexible scheduling (Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm) and transparent tuition. The director holds a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education with appropriate certifications; meal plans and program documentation are available to families. As a young facility with limited operational history—only four regulatory visits on record through June 2026 with a single Type B citation related to water lead sampling compliance—families considering enrollment should confirm remediation status at the California Department of Social Services website.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning is the core approach, described as a play-based curriculum focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Programs & activities: Infant and toddler care, preschool, and before and after-school care. A photo gallery documents activities.
What sets it apart: Hours Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm (closed weekends). Weekly meal plan provided; tuition listed (infants $1,800/mo, toddlers $1,500/mo, preschool/after-school $1,000/mo). Director holds a Bachelor's in Liberal Studies (Early Childhood Education & Linguistics) with infant CPR/First Aid certification; daily schedule, meal plans, and parent handbook available for download.
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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 Apple Valley. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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