Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Ontario. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Ontario. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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Ages 6wk–4yrDance & GymnasticsEstablished 1990
Creative Kids Preschool & Day Care is a licensed facility on East Riverside Drive in Ontario, California, serving infants from 6 weeks through age 4, plus after-school care. With over 35 years of continuous operation under the same director, the center has built trust with families and built stability into its programming—it offers an uncommon and valued enrichment model combining dance and gymnastics classes alongside a play-based, theme-focused curriculum. Leadership is described as open and personable. ReadyRule records document two citations—a lead testing exceedance and a supervision violation—which warrant review of the full CCLD inspection history before enrolling; the program's maximum age of 4 years also means families will need to transition to a different provider for Pre-K.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning approach in a child-centered, developmentally appropriate environment. Theme-based weekly curriculum for preschool ages 2-4 including creative arts, music, storytelling, and crafts. Pre-K focus on academics (letter recognition, phonics, counting), independence, social skills, and motor development.
Programs & activities: Sensory exploration, storytelling, music sessions, movement activities, outdoor play. Enrichment programs include Webby Dance (weekly classes with Christmas performance), Webby Gymnastics (weekly tumbling), and Soccer Shots. After-school care available with transportation from local elementary schools.
What sets it apart: Operating at same location for 35 years with same director throughout; former students have enrolled their own children. Licensed facility (#364841302, #364841303, #364841304). Serves infants through Pre-K and after-school care. Contact: Teresa Fortunato, Director; (909) 923-5006; teresa@ck-preschool.com.
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