Safety8
Curriculum9
Art/Music8
Infant care4
K-ready8
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars8
Strengths
- Authentic Montessori five-area curriculum: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural/Science
- Afternoon enrichment program adds Art, Foreign Languages, Cooking, and Computer classes beyond core Montessori
- Yelp shows 51 reviews and 149 photos — one of Ontario's most-reviewed child care centers
- ThreeBestRated.com independently identifies it as one of the top preschools in Ontario
- Staff praised by name — Kellie Anne and others are specifically cited for excellence by parents
Considerations
- Montessori approach requires substantial family buy-in and adjustment from structured-school expectations
- Infant care is very limited; program focus begins at age 2
- CCLD license number 364845662 — verify current status directly at ccld.dss.ca.gov
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- One of the few Ontario Montessori programs offering a dedicated infant room (licensed for 16 infants separately)
- Daycare center licensed for up to 83 children providing reasonable program scale
- Parent reviews praise teachers as 'sweet and patient' with meaningful learning gains
- Previously operated as Applepea Montessori — new ownership brought noted improvements per parent accounts
- Affordable pricing cited as below local Montessori market average
Considerations
- Yelp shows only 19 reviews — limited data set for quality assessment
- Ownership transition history warrants direct due diligence before enrolling
- Curriculum depth as Montessori may be informal rather than AMI/AMS credentialed
Safety8
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care2
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion9
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Easterseals brings specific expertise in serving children with disabilities alongside typically developing peers
- Covers Ontario, Montclair, Chino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland — broad regional access
- Free comprehensive Head Start services including health, nutrition, and family services
- Compassion and inclusion ethos are Easterseals' core institutional identity
Considerations
- Income eligibility required — not available to all families
- No infant care; program limited to ages 3–5
- Specific Ontario/Montclair site location details require direct contact to confirm
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Accepts children with special needs — a meaningful inclusion commitment
- Broad age range (3 months through 12 years) makes it a long-term option for families
- Summer camp and after-school care extend value beyond traditional daycare hours
- Parent review specifically notes son attended for years with positive outcomes: 'clean and friendly environment, all teachers are wonderful'
Considerations
- Yelp shows only 12 reviews — very limited public data for a full-year assessment
- Hours 6:30 am–6:00 pm close earlier than competing chain centers
- Curriculum is described as play-oriented — families seeking academic structure may want to probe depth
Safety8
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- BBB-rated A — demonstrates regulatory compliance and business integrity
- National KinderCare curriculum with consistent programming from infant through school-age
- Hours 6:00 am–6:30 pm accommodate the logistics and warehouse shift-worker families in Ontario
- S Euclid Ave location is centrally positioned for Ontario 91762 ZIP code families
Considerations
- Yelp shows 22 reviews at 3.7 stars — below-average rating that warrants direct center visit before enrolling
- Chain-level staff turnover disrupts consistency for infants and toddlers
- Limited cultural programming for Ontario's predominantly Hispanic and working-class community
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music8
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Founded in 1990 — over 35 years of continuous operation demonstrates stability
- Dance and Gymnastics classes are an unusual and valued enrichment offering for young children
- Director Teresa described as open and personable — accessible leadership cited by parents
- Serves infants from 6 weeks through age 4 including after-school care
Considerations
- State CCLD licensing records list two citations for this center, including one related to lead testing in the north building and one concerning supervision; prospective families may wish to review the facility's current record before enrolling.
- Yelp shows 11 reviews — very limited public data
- Maximum age of 4 years means families must transition to a different center for Pre-K
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care2
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt6
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Free comprehensive services for income-qualifying Ontario families
- CCLD-licensed center confirmed by California state records (license 364801214)
- Federally mandated curriculum and health/nutrition standards provide a quality floor
- Large capacity of 205 children — more enrollment slots than most community programs
Considerations
- No infant or toddler care; program begins at age 3
- Income eligibility required — restricts access to qualifying households only
- High capacity can mean a more institutional feel compared to smaller private centers
8
6.5/ 10
Safety8
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care2
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- California State Preschool Program aligned to TK/kindergarten standards
- PUSD Child Development provides referral services for the broader Ontario/West San Bernardino County area
- Free or income-scaled cost for qualifying families
- Certified teachers required in all CSPP classrooms by California state regulation
Considerations
- No infant or toddler care; program limited to ages 3–4
- Half-day formats are most common; full-day slots limited
- Enrollment priority for income-eligible families — not universally accessible
Safety8
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care2
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Ontario-Montclair School District serves the core Ontario 91762/91761 residential community
- California State Preschool Program aligned to kindergarten readiness standards
- Free or heavily subsidized for qualifying families — key access point for Ontario's working-class majority
- Located at elementary campuses for seamless TK/K transition
Considerations
- No infant care; program limited to ages 3–4
- Half-day schedules dominate; full-day care requires supplemental enrollment elsewhere
- Quality can vary across individual OMSD campus sites
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Closest La Petite Academy to Ontario city — serves families on the Ontario/Rialto border
- National chain curriculum provides consistent programming from infant through school-age
- Accepts childcare subsidies making it accessible to working-class Ontario-area families
- Yelp shows 23 reviews and 21 photos for the Rialto location — some public data available
Considerations
- Located in Rialto — requires a commute for Ontario families beyond the eastern edge of the city
- Chain model staff turnover is a consistent national critique of La Petite Academy
- Curriculum innovation lags behind boutique and Montessori alternatives in the area
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