Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Fontana across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Fontana. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Fontana. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Fontana. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Fontana. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages 6wk–12yrNAEYC AccreditedExtended HoursBefore & After School
Heritage Village KinderCare is a NAEYC-accredited KinderCare location serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 12 years) at 13523 Baseline Avenue in central Fontana, CA. The center operates extended hours (6:00 AM–6:30 PM, Monday–Friday), supports working families with a full spectrum of age-based programs including before/after-school care, and benefits from consistent strong parent satisfaction across platforms (4.5 stars on both Google and Kinside). Research-based curriculum emphasizing hands-on learning is complemented by enrichment activities such as Cooking Academy and Spanish instruction, while meals developed by a registered dietician accommodate diverse dietary needs. As a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award-winning location, it is part of the nation's most accredited chain provider, though its licensed capacity of only 27 children (CCLD #364809073) means families should anticipate a competitive enrollment process typical of high-demand centers.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Research-based curriculum focused on building "Confidence for Life" through hands-on play and exploration. Combines engaging lessons and current technology with activities that meet children socially and academically.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs from infant through before/after-school (ages 5-12), plus school break programs (winter, spring, summer). Enrichment includes Cooking Academy, Phonics Adventures, and Learning Adventures with Spanish and music.
What sets it apart: NAEYC-accredited and marketed as "America's most accredited child care provider"; Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner since 2017. Open 6:00 AM-6:30 PM M-F; meals/snacks developed by a registered dietician with alternative diet accommodations; accepts state/local subsidies, military support, employer benefits, and sibling discounts; KinderCare App for parent communication.
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Best for Safety
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Best Infant Care
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Best Management
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