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 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.
MAOF Ontario Early Learning Center is a CCLD-licensed center at 1205 North Baker Ave in Ontario, serving children ages 2–5 through the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, an established nonprofit with 60+ years of service to Latino and low-income families across Southern California. The center operates a Spanish immersion program using Creative and High Scope curriculum, directly serving Ontario's majority-Hispanic population, and accepts children with special needs—a rare inclusion at market-rate preschools. Teachers hold minimum Associate's degrees in Child Development, and the peanut/tree-nut-free environment with provided meals offers cost relief for working families. Hours are limited to 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and the center serves ages 2–5 only, making it unsuitable for families needing full-day care or infant care.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: State Subsidy Program providing early care and education services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
What sets it apart: Operated by the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (nonprofit). 27 child care centers across Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Ventura, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties, plus 7 Early Care Centers in Monterey County. Serves children from 6 weeks through 5 years. Enrollment is income-eligible and requires parents to be working, seeking work, in school/vocational training, or incapacitated.
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Best K-Ready
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