Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready6
Teachers8
Compassion9
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Easterseals is a nationally recognized disability services organization — specialized expertise for children with autism, developmental delays, and special needs
- CCLD license #364817394 active since 2006; clean complaint record per state licensing database
- Infant through Pre-K programming; one of the only Ontario centers with dedicated specialized early intervention alongside general childcare
- Play-based curriculum focused on inspiring love of learning while supporting individualized developmental goals
- Inclusive model — children with and without disabilities learn together, building social skills across all ability levels
- Institutional backing of national Easterseals network ensures consistent staff training and regulatory compliance
Considerations
- Not enrolled in subsidized child care programs — families may need to arrange funding separately
- CCLD inspection history shows Type A and Type B citations from 2024 and 2025 — families should review records at ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Primary focus on special-needs populations may mean less general preschool enrichment programming for neurotypical children
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music7
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- 5-star Yelp rating from 10 reviews — perfect rating across all publicly available parent reviews
- Founded 1990; over 34 years serving Ontario families — one of the longest-established child care centers in the city
- CCLD license #364841303 active; most recent inspection December 2025 with zero citations — clean compliance record
- Director Teresa praised by name for being understanding, hard-working, and genuinely invested in families
- Dance and gymnastics classes included — arts enrichment beyond standard preschool programming
- Open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday–Friday; latest close time among Ontario centers reviewed
Considerations
- Only 10 Yelp reviews — limited data set; impressive rating but small sample size
- Ages infant through 4 years only; no school-age after-care for families with older children
- Commercial listing phone (909) 923-5006 — confirm current enrollment availability directly
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- 51 Yelp reviews updated June 2026 — the strongest parent review presence of any Ontario child care center in this ranking; named Yelp's Best Preschool for both 2024 and 2025
- CCLD Day Care Center license #364845662 — licensed since October 2019; capacity 53 children; participates in subsidized programs — income-qualifying families may access funded spots
- Authentic five-area Montessori curriculum (Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Cultural & Science) plus afternoon enrichment: Art, Foreign Languages, Cooking, and Computer classes — unusually broad for a standalone preschool
- Parent reviews describe teachers as 'amazing, well-qualified, and trustworthy' — named staff member praised for 'challenging students' learning capabilities and being attentive to all needs'
- Spanish language enrichment plus sign language included in curriculum — bilingual exposure for all enrolled children without additional tuition
- Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm; established Ontario location since 2011 with a sister school in Walnut — multi-location organization with professional infrastructure
Considerations
- CCLD license issued October 2019 — relatively newer site; citation history should be reviewed directly at ccld.ca.gov
- No confirmed infant program — serves toddler and preschool ages; families needing care for children under 18 months need separate arrangements
- High demand given Yelp 'Best Of' recognition — waitlists may apply; families should inquire early about availability
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Operated by Mexican American Opportunity Foundation — established nonprofit with 60+ years serving Latino and low-income families across Southern California
- CCLD license #364830761 active since 2009; 5 inspections with 0 complaint visits and 0 substantiated complaints
- Spanish immersion program using Creative and High Scope curriculum — bilingual focus directly serves Ontario's majority-Hispanic population
- Accepts children with special needs — inclusive program rarely available at market-rate preschools
- Teachers hold minimum Associate's degree in Child Development; MAOF provides ongoing staff training network
- Peanut/tree-nut free environment; meals provided — cost relief for working families
Considerations
- Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM only — shorter day than most Ontario centers; not suitable for full-workday parents without supplemental care
- Ages 2–5 only; no infant program for families needing care before age 2
- Enrollment may prioritize income-eligible families; market-rate spots may be limited
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Yelp shows 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews — small but positive sample
- CCLD license #364800584 active since 1994; over 30 years of continuous operation under Ontario Christian School umbrella
- Licensed for 150 children — one of the highest-capacity preschool programs in Ontario, reducing waitlist risk
- Ages 2.5–5; structured Christ-centered curriculum promotes self-worth, social skills, and kindergarten readiness
- Part of Ontario Christian School family — stable institutional backing and consistent leadership
- Open Monday–Friday; S Euclid Ave location is central and accessible within Ontario 91762
Considerations
- Admission requires at least one parent to be a practicing Christian Protestant or Catholic — excludes non-Christian families
- Children must be fully potty-trained and at least 2.5 years old — no infant or early toddler care
- CCLD inspection records show 6 Type B citations across 2022–2025 inspections — review records at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
- Very few online reviews (4 Yelp) — confidence in rating representativeness is limited
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Founded 1952 — over 70 years serving Ontario families; among the most established faith-based programs in the Inland Empire
- Care.com shows 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews; Yelp listing updated March 2026 with 30 reviews — active, consistent parent engagement
- Flexible scheduling: 3, 4, or 5 days per week; half-day, extended day, or full-day options — suits diverse family needs
- Small program (15 enrolled) — intimate environment with strong teacher-to-child attention
- Community Nextdoor mentions praise warmth and involvement of staff in the broader Ontario neighborhood
- LCMS church affiliation provides institutional stability; year-round program with consistent administration
Considerations
- Ages 2 through Pre-K only; no infant care and no school-age program
- Faith-based Lutheran curriculum — not suitable for families seeking secular early education
- Very small enrollment of 15 students — sustainability depends on annual re-enrollment; limited capacity for new families
- Hours 6:45 AM – 5:00 PM — earlier close than most Ontario competitors
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready5
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #364817394 — licensed Easterseals Southern California Head Start program; one of the most mission-driven nonprofit child development programs in Ontario
- Play-based Head Start curriculum focused on inspiring love of learning — nationally recognized curriculum model with documented outcomes for low-income children
- Serves infants through Pre-Kindergarten — among the few Ontario centers with CCLD-licensed infant care available under a Head Start umbrella
- Easterseals is a nationally recognized disability services organization — strong capacity to serve children with special developmental needs alongside typical peers
- Located in Ontario 91761 near S Haven Ave — accessible to the airport-adjacent and southern Ontario residential communities
Considerations
- CCLD inspection September 2025 noted citations — families should pull full citation detail at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling
- Head Start enrollment typically income-restricted — general-public enrollment may be limited or unavailable depending on funding and waitlist status
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 3.8 Google rating from 6 reviews — independently verified Google Maps presence for this Ontario location
- NAEYC accredited — KinderCare's national NAEYC accreditation process requires meeting 10 quality standards; fewer than 10% of US preschools hold this credential
- Full developmental continuum from 6 weeks through school age — infant, toddler, preschool, private kindergarten, and before/after school care all on one site
- National KinderCare organization provides structured curriculum, staff training pipelines, and consistent operational standards across 1,500+ centers
- Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 am–6:30 pm — broad operating window accommodates most working-parent schedules in Ontario
Considerations
- 3.8 Google rating from only 6 reviews — limited sample; Yelp shows 22 reviews with a mixed 3.7-star rating; families should read individual accounts before enrolling
- National chain model — staffing turnover at individual centers can vary significantly from corporate-level quality standards; consistency depends heavily on site director
- Premium private tuition — KinderCare does not typically participate in subsidized child care programs; full private rates apply
- Yelp reviews include mixed feedback — families should conduct a thorough in-person tour and ask about current director and lead teacher tenure
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Founded 1996; CCLD license #364815015 active since 2004 — over 20 years of continuous operation
- Licensed for 111 children — large capacity reduces waitlist likelihood for Ontario families
- Facebook shows 90% recommendation rate from 8 reviews — families who engage publicly are largely satisfied
- Open 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday–Friday; broad hours for airport-area working families
- Christian early childhood environment focused on emotional, social, and spiritual development for ages 2–6
- Large facility with multiple classrooms provides structured age-appropriate program separation
Considerations
- CCLD inspection records show 3 Type A citations and 7 Type B citations from 2023–2025, plus multiple complaint investigations through early 2026 — significant compliance concerns; review records thoroughly at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
- Only 8 Facebook reviews — very limited verified parent voice relative to center size
- Christian program admission may have denominational requirements — confirm eligibility before applying
- State licensing records list more citations than at some comparable centers; families may wish to review the facility's inspection history and visit in person before enrolling.
Safety5
Curriculum5
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #360909404 — active since November 1989; over 35 years of continuous licensed operation on the Elderberry campus
- YMCA-operated year-round before and after school care — West End YMCA has organizational infrastructure, trained staff, and multi-site management across the Inland Empire
- Program features homework help, creative arts, recreational sports, youth fitness, and healthy snacks — balanced enrichment beyond custodial care
- Located on the Elderberry school campus in Ontario 91762 — on-site program eliminates transportation burden for enrolled school-age children
- YMCA organizational credentialing and background check processes provide baseline staff quality assurance
Considerations
- Primarily a school-age before-and-after program — not a full-day infant or preschool program; not suitable for children under Kindergarten age needing full-day care
- Yelp listing notes the center as 'CLOSED' — families must independently verify current operational status by contacting West End YMCA directly at weymca.org
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