Moreno Valley KinderCare is a California-licensed child development center serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 12 years) at 11961 Perris Boulevard in eastern Moreno Valley, with extended weekday hours from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Established in the late 1990s and part of the national KinderCare network, the center provides NAEYC accreditation, a research-based curriculum with age-structured programming, and enrichment classes including music and cooking. Parent communication is supported through the KinderCare app, and meals are developed by a registered dietitian with allergen options. However, Yelp reviews average 3.6 stars across 45 ratings with notably polarized feedback—while some families report years of positive experience, one parent documented a serious concern involving alleged inappropriate staff language toward a child, making direct inquiry with current management and CCLD records essential before enrollment.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Research-based early childhood development approach that meets children where they are socially and academically. Fun daily activities build confidence and prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs from infant (6 weeks) through before/after-school care (ages 5-12). Enrichment classes include Cooking Academy, Music Explorers, and Phonics Adventures (additional fees), plus summer, winter, and spring break programs.
What sets it apart: NAEYC accredited and Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner since 2017. Open 6:00 AM-6:30 PM Mon-Fri; nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician with vegetarian and allergen options; state-licensed following state child-to-teacher ratios; KinderCare App for parent updates; participates in Child Care Aware for military families.
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Moreno Valley. 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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