Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready8
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Google rating: 4.8 stars from 45 reviews (confirmed via Local Kids Guide) — highest Google rating of any childcare center in Fontana
- Kiddie Academy's Life Essentials curriculum aligns with NAEYC standards — developmentally rigorous, flexible-standards-based approach encouraging academic and character growth
- CCLD license #364846192; active since April 2022; most recent October 2025 inspection shows no citations — clean recent compliance record
- Serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years — full continuity of care from infant through after-school
- Open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM — standard extended hours for working families
- Reviews praise staff warmth, clean facilities, and educational quality — consistent positive sentiment across multiple platforms
Considerations
- Licensed capacity of only 24 children — very small for a national franchise; enrollment highly competitive
- Relatively new facility, opened 2022 — shorter track record than competitors with decade-plus histories in Fontana
- CCLD shows 3 Type B citations from 2023–2024 inspections — review details at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
- Located in 92337 ZIP (east Fontana near Cherry Avenue) — may require longer commute for families in west Fontana (92335)
- National chain pricing — typically higher than local independent or faith-based alternatives in the area
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care6
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- 91 Yelp reviews — strong community engagement and one of the highest review volumes among Fontana centers
- Only AMI-recognized Montessori school in the Inland Empire — authentic credentialing beyond self-declared Montessori
- AMI classrooms designed to spark curiosity, independence, confidence, and a love of learning from infancy
- Serves infant through pre-kindergarten age ranges — suitable for families from the earliest stages
- Part of the established St. Mary's Montessori Schools multi-campus network with long track record
- Hours Monday-Friday 6:30 am – 6:30 pm; long operating hours suit working parents
Considerations
- AMI Montessori approach requires family buy-in; not suited for parents seeking play-based or eclectic programs
- Higher tuition typical of authentic AMI-credentialed schools — cost may be a barrier for some families
- Limited public detail on infant program quality; most review content centers on preschool-age experiences
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Google rating: 4.5 stars from 17 reviews (confirmed via Birdeye) — strong parent satisfaction on Google
- NAEYC-accredited KinderCare location — the national accreditation standard for early childhood programs, applied to this specific center
- Kinside platform shows 4.5 stars from 16 reviews — consistent cross-platform positive rating
- Serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years — Infant, Toddler, Discovery Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and before/after school under one enrollment
- Open Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:30 PM — among the earliest opening and latest closing hours in Fontana
- Parent reviews describe staff as 'always lovely and attentive' with 'high level of security' and 'healthy and varied food options'
Considerations
- Small licensed capacity of 27 children (CCLD #364809073) — enrollment is competitive despite being a chain location
- National chain model can mean higher staff turnover and corporate policy constraints on teacher autonomy
- Only 17 Google reviews — limited statistical confidence for a center that has operated since 2001
- CCLD shows no citations in recent records, but capacity is very small relative to demand — waitlist likely
- Located on Baseline Ave in central Fontana — families in 92337 (east Fontana) may find Kiddie Academy more convenient
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Authentic Montessori education for children ages 2–8; established in 1993 — over 30 years of Montessori tradition in Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga
- Low student-teacher ratio of approximately 8.8:1 — individualized attention in a small-class Montessori environment
- Yelp shows 54 reviews (updated May 2026) — the highest Yelp review volume of any Fontana childcare center reviewed
- CCLD license for Fontana location confirmed active; open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Parent review: 'By kindergarten my children were fluent readers' — strong academic outcomes cited across multiple parent accounts
- Two-campus operation (Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga) — institutional stability from multi-location Montessori organization
Considerations
- Yelp star rating not confirmed in research — parents should check Yelp directly before enrolling
- No infant program — minimum age is 2 years; families needing infant care must look elsewhere in Fontana
- MySchoolScout rates Scholarshine 5.2/10 placing it in the 32.9th percentile of CA private schools — mixed academic reputation relative to broader state comparisons
- CCLD license number not confirmed in public research for this location — verify at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #360908323; capacity 45 children; active since September 1992 — over 30 years operating as a Catholic school preschool in Fontana
- Google rating: 4.0 stars (confirmed via Verview) — positive community reception; exact review count not confirmed, parents should verify on Google Maps
- Catholic faith-based education from preschool through Grade 8 — single-campus continuity for family long-term enrollment
- Parent review: 'My children are flourishing at this amazing school! The teachers and support staff are so caring'
- Parent review: 'They achieved so much academically and spiritually from preschool through 1st grade' — faith integration praised
- Serves 218 students across Preschool–8 campus — established community with PK through middle school continuity
Considerations
- Google review count not confirmed in research — parents must verify exact number of reviews on Google Maps before relying on rating
- Niche shows 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews — significantly below the Google rating; mixed signals across platforms
- Some reviewers on the Niche platform reported concerns about how bullying was handled and about school organization; other reviews were positive, so parents may wish to weigh a range of opinions.
- CCLD most recent inspection was December 2025; complaint and citation records are on file — review ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
- Preschool is embedded within a K–8 campus — campus dynamics and policies are shaped by the broader school rather than a standalone preschool setting
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #360901039; capacity 88 children; active since February 1974 — over 60 years of history in the Fontana community
- CCLD inspection summary shows No Citations across the 2022–2025 inspection cycle — the cleanest compliance record of any Fontana center reviewed
- Play-based and faith-integrated curriculum; open enrollment for ages 2–6 years; breakfast, lunch, and snacks included in program
- One of Fontana's oldest continuously operating preschools — institutional stability is unmatched among independently operated centers
- Open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM; offers both full-time and part-time care as well as summer camp
- Parent review from own website: 'Great staff, great curriculum, breakfast, lunch, and snacks included' — consistent positive impressions
Considerations
- No reviews found on Winnie, childcarecenter.us, or CareLuLu — very limited public feedback despite 60+ years of operation
- No infant program — minimum age is 2 years; families needing younger infant care must look elsewhere in Fontana
- Faith-based setting may not suit all families — curriculum integration with church is embedded in daily programming
- Limited online transparency — website provides program overview but limited details on staff credentials or teacher-child ratios
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #364809073 (Foothill location confirmed active); Infant Center and School Age Day Care Center designation — full age range from 6 weeks
- Open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM — among the longest daily operating windows in Fontana
- Serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years — full continuity of care from infant through after-school
- Parent review: 'KinderCare is definitely the best childcare I've found...fun, safe and friendly with wonderful learning activities'
- Located on Foothill Boulevard — central west Fontana corridor, accessible from 92335 and nearby communities
- KinderCare national brand provides standardized curriculum and background-checked staffing protocols
Considerations
- Yelp shows 3.7 stars from 19 reviews (updated June 2026) — below-average rating for a national chain
- Yelp shows mixed feedback — some reviews cite inconsistency in staff and communication; parents should tour before enrolling
- Licensed capacity of 27 children (CCLD) — small for a chain location; enrollment competitive
- National chain model can mean higher staff turnover and reduced teacher continuity compared with independent programs
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #364817905; capacity 28 children; Day Care Center and School Age Day Care Center active since October 2006
- Tutor Time's proprietary curriculum covers infant care, toddler, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K, and junior kindergarten — structured developmental progression
- Open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM — extended hours competitive with Heritage Village KinderCare on same Baseline Ave corridor
- ResellerRatings shows 82 reviews with a 4.45-star average (location-specific reviews from Tutor Time's own booking platform) — substantial parent review volume
- Provides transportation from elementary school to site for school-age programs — logistical convenience for working families
- Located on Baseline Ave in central Fontana — same corridor as Heritage Village KinderCare offering easy comparison shopping
Considerations
- Yelp shows 29 reviews (updated January 2026) but rating not confirmed in research — parents should check Yelp before enrolling
- CCLD records show 1 Type B citation from December 2024 inspection — check ccld.dss.ca.gov for details
- Small licensed capacity of 28 — enrollment limited; contact well in advance
- Some Chamber of Commerce reviews cite concerns about customer service and staff responsiveness — mixed signals outside of ResellerRatings platform
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #364808202; capacity 149 children — one of the largest licensed preschool capacities in Fontana; active since August 2000
- Affiliated with Water of Life Community Church — large, active congregation provides stable institutional backing and campus resources
- Private Christian school campus spanning preschool through 8th grade — single enrollment community for long-term family relationships
- Homes.com reviews note 'the school truly cares about their students and it shows' and 'staff goes above and beyond to accommodate families'
- Large campus with extensive facilities relative to most standalone preschool centers in Fontana's 92336 ZIP
Considerations
- CCLD records show 1 Type A citation and 6 Type B citations across 2022–2025 inspections — a significant compliance history; review ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
- No infant program — preschool-aged children only; families needing infant care must look elsewhere
- Faith-based curriculum fully integrated with Water of Life Church — not suitable for families seeking secular programming
- Limited public review volume on standard childcare platforms — most reviews are on school-specific directories
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 4.5-star Yelp rating from 25 reviews — consistently positive parent sentiment
- Director Ms. Cindall Green brings nearly 20 years of childcare experience including 10 as administrator
- Parents report children showing measurable developmental gains — full sentences, numbers, shapes within months of enrolling
- Staff described as welcoming, communicative, and hands-on; daily updates shared with families
- Formerly Kidz Rock Preschool; long-standing community presence in the Empire Center area
- Hours 5:30 am – 7:00 pm — among the earliest open/latest close in Fontana
Considerations
- Located in a commercial/industrial zone near Slover Ave; surrounding environment less residential
- Limited public information about curriculum structure and classroom materials beyond general descriptions
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Located in the Sierra Lakes master-planned community — a newer, upscale northeast Fontana 92336 neighborhood with a family-oriented demographic
- CCLD license 364846092; serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years with infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K, and school-age programs
- Campus-like two-building facility with state-of-the-art equipment per facility description
- SproutAbout live-streaming app gives parents a mobile window into their child's classroom throughout the day
- Open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM — full working-day coverage for Fontana families
- Part of The Children's Courtyard national network — standardized curriculum benchmarks and corporate compliance oversight
Considerations
- 3.9 Yelp rating from 8 reviews and 3.91 stars on ResellerRatings (12 reviews) — below-average scores across platforms
- Corporate chain model means director and staff changes can affect continuity of care
- Sierra Lakes location, while attractive, may require a commute for families in west or south Fontana
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- One of the largest centers in Fontana — CCLD-licensed Day Care Center with capacity of 225 children
- Operated by Volunteers of America Southwest — established nonprofit with accountability and mission-driven care
- VOA Southwest provides Early Head Start and child & family services — wrap-around support model for families
- Located in the east Fontana area serving underserved communities through subsidized and sliding-scale programs
- Yelp listing for Fontana Early Learning Center confirms ongoing operation and community presence
Considerations
- Large center capacity (225 children) may mean higher child-to-teacher ratios in some rooms
- Subsidy and Head Start eligibility requirements may limit access for families above income thresholds
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license 364818441 with capacity of 140 children — one of the largest Head Start programs in Fontana
- Operated by San Bernardino County PSD — county accountability, federal Head Start oversight, and research-based curriculum
- Free to eligible families — Head Start removes cost barriers for low-income Fontana families entirely
- Comprehensive services: nutrition, health screenings, parenting workshops, and social-emotional development support
- Serves two- through five-year-olds; open Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
- One Google review praises it as 'the best place to start your child's education' — positive public signal
Considerations
- One ChildcareCenter review (2018) described teachers as lacking patience with children — worth asking the current director about staffing
- 1 Type A and 4 Type B CCLD citations across recent inspections; 2 complaint investigations on file in 2022
- Income and eligibility requirements restrict enrollment to qualifying families only
- Hours (7:30 AM–4:30 PM) are shorter than most private centers — does not accommodate extended working-day schedules
Safety5
Curriculum5
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion6
Mgmt4
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Licensed since 1974 — over 50 years of continuous operation reflects deep community trust in Fontana
- CCLD-licensed Day Care Center (license 360901039) with capacity of 88 children
- Play-based program known for affordability — one of Fontana's most accessible price points for childcare
- Meals included (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) — reduces daily cost burden for enrolled families
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) services available — accessible to Fontana's diverse families
- Hours 6:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday–Friday; full working-day coverage
Considerations
- Ages 2–6 only; no infant program — not suitable for families needing care before age 2
- Faith-based curriculum incorporates religious content and holiday celebrations — may not suit all families
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