Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Ontario. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
Top 100 in California
Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across California.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Ontario. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Ontario. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Ontario. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Ontario. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
MontessoriAges 2–6yrEnrichment Classes
Bright Star Montessori Preschool, located at 965 E 6th St in Ontario, California, is an authentic Montessori center serving children ages two through six. The program implements the five core Montessori curriculum areas—Practical Life, Sensorial, Language & Art, Mathematics, and Cultural & Science—with enrichment classes in music, art, foreign languages, cooking, and computer instruction. With 51 Yelp reviews and 149 photos, it is among Ontario's most-reviewed child care centers, and ThreeBestRated.com independently rates it as a top preschool in the area, with parents specifically praising named staff members for excellence. The Montessori approach requires family commitment and represents a departure from traditional school models; additionally, the program has limited infant care, beginning at age two rather than infancy.
Safety8.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori methodology with five core curriculum areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language & Art, Mathematics, and Cultural & Science. Programs offered for toddlers (ages 2-3), preschool (ages 3-5), and kindergarten (ages 5-6).
Programs & activities: Music, painting, gardening, cooking, and foreign language instruction.
What sets it apart: Facility #364845662. Extended Day option available. Enrollment process includes tour scheduling via phone, email, or online.
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Top 100 in California
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Best for Safety
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Best Curriculum
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Ontario. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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