Ages 2–KindergartenChristian Faith-BasedLarge CampusPrivate Christian School
Water of Life Preschool, located on East Avenue in Fontana, is a church-affiliated center serving preschool-aged children (ages 3-4) through kindergarten on an extensive private campus shared with an affiliated K-8 school. Licensed by CCLD since August 2000 with capacity for 149 children, the program offers multiple scheduling options (2, 3, or 5-day programs) in half-day and full-day formats. Homes.com reviews praise staff dedication, noting that "the school truly cares about their students and it shows." The center is ACSI and WASC accredited and integrates Christian values throughout its approach to holistic child development. Prospective families should review the center's CCLD compliance record at ccld.dss.ca.gov, as inspections between 2022–2025 include 1 Type A citation and 6 Type B citations; families seeking infant care or secular programming should explore other options.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Program emphasizes holistic child development spiritually, educationally, physically, and socially with Christian perspective integrated throughout the educational approach.
Programs & activities: Multiple scheduling options: 2, 3, or 5-day programs. Half-day (6:30am-12:30pm) and full-day (6:30am-5:30pm) options available.
What sets it apart: Serves ages 3-4 (potty trained); Pre-K requires children be 4 before September 1st. ACSI and WASC accredited. Monthly tuition ranges from $365-$910 depending on schedule. Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Phone: (909) 463-3915.
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Fontana. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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