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.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Moreno Valley. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Shepherd of the Valley Child Care Center is a California Department of Social Services–licensed Christian preschool in Moreno Valley (License #330907996, capacity 72 children) affiliated with Shepherd of the Valley Church and serving preschool and kindergarten ages since 1985. Director Linda Williamson holds a BA in Education, and parents on Yelp describe staff as genuinely caring and children eager to attend. The center operates Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM, accommodating working families, and offers preschool, kindergarten, school-age daycare, and a summer program built on a Christian curriculum. CCLD records show above-average compliance burden—1 Type A citation and 5 Type B citations across recent inspections plus 2 complaint investigations in 2022—warranting independent verification of current operations before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christian-based curriculum that aims to encourage spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.
Programs & activities: Preschool, Kindergarten, School Age Daycare, and a Summer Program.
What sets it apart: State licensed by California Department of Social Services (License #330907996 and #334843931). Hours are Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. Director Linda Williamson holds a BA in Education; staff described as dedicated, qualified Christian teachers.
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Best K-Ready
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