Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Chino Hills across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Chino Hills. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Chino Hills. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Chino Hills. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Chino Hills. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Chino Hills. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Goodearth Montessori School at 2593-A Chino Hills Parkway is a CCLD-licensed, Montessori-based center serving preschool through kindergarten-age children since 1991 — over 35 years of continuous operation in the planned community. Its authentic Montessori curriculum emphasizes independence and self-paced learning, with a strong parent base evident in 90 Yelp reviews and a 4.5-star rating, notably the highest review volume and satisfaction score among Chino Hills centers. Enrichment activities include weekly yoga, music instruction, and soccer; extended hours run from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM with nutritious meals provided. An April 2025 CCLD inspection noted two Type B citations that families should review in detail, and the center serves preschool age and up with no infant program, requiring separate arrangements for younger siblings; premium Montessori tuition is also unsubsidized.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori methodology emphasizing respect, independence, and enthusiasm for learning, integrating concrete and abstract learning. Aims to develop culturally literate children and foster positive attitudes toward life-long education.
Programs & activities: Preschool, Kindergarten, and Transitional Kindergarten for ages 2-6, with half-day and full-day options and summer programming. Enrichment includes weekly yoga (Grace + Zen), dance and singing (Sunshine Generation), instrument instruction (Music N' Kids), and soccer (Soccer Shots).
What sets it apart: Open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Nutritious lunches and two daily snacks provided, potty training included, seven classrooms and a large playground; director and teachers hold Montessori certification and Early Childhood credentials; 4.5-star Yelp rating.
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