Kiddie Academy of Corona at 3977 Bedford Canyon Rd in southeast Corona serves infants through school-age children during weekday hours from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The center operates the proprietary Life Essentials curriculum with balanced technology integration and CampVentures summer programming featuring hands-on activities and field trips. With 179 Listen360 parent reviews and 4.5 Yelp stars, it stands out among Corona providers; parents consistently praise the facility cleanliness, engaged teachers, and observable skill development, particularly in writing and math readiness. Health Essentials cleaning protocols, restricted entry procedures, and individualized food allergy management round out operations. Notably, the center lacks Google reviews, limiting independent verification of the strongly positive parent experience on other platforms, and as a newer Kiddie Academy location, its local track record is still building compared to legacy Corona centers.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary Life Essentials curriculum, described as developmentally appropriate and focused on six key outcomes. Technology is incorporated as a supportive learning tool in a balanced way.
Programs & activities: Programs for ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including infant through Pre-Kindergarten and School Age care. CampVentures summer camp features hands-on activities, field trips, and themed events.
What sets it apart: Operating hours 7:00am-6:00pm. Secure, restricted entries with authorized pick-up procedures, Health Essentials cleaning protocols, and staff background checks; food allergies handled case-by-case.
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Updated · July 2026
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