Safety8
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care5
K-ready8
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- NAEYC nationally accredited — the gold standard for early childhood program quality recognized across all 50 states
- CCLD license #191503823; state licensed and compliant with both Title 22 (health/safety) and Title 5 (education quality) regulations
- Licensed for 71 children; serves ages 3–5 through CSPP subsidized preschool with emergent curriculum and hands-on learning
- Cal Poly Pomona campus setting provides unique enrichment — children interact with a vibrant university community
- Opened 1974 — over 50 years of continuous operation; exceptional institutional stability
- Emergent curriculum adapts to children's interests and developmental pace — research-aligned flexible instruction
Considerations
- Enrollment historically prioritizes Cal Poly Pomona student parents — availability for non-CPP community families is limited
- Campus location at 3801 W Temple Ave is accessible only if family is in west Pomona or near the university
- Ages 3–5 preschool primary focus; no infant or school-age program described in available listings
- State-subsidized CSPP program enrollment requires income and eligibility verification
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center and Infant Center license #198017610 — active since August 2013; inspection records show citations in 2022 and 2024 but center has maintained continuous operation through all required follow-up
- Authentic Montessori curriculum — opened with one preschool classroom in 2012, now expanded to two preschool rooms plus an infant/toddler program and Transitional Kindergarten; phased growth indicates programmatic confidence
- Lead teachers hold a minimum B.A. in Early Childhood Education or Child Development plus a California Teacher Permit — well above the state minimum staffing requirement
- Low 1:8 teacher-to-child ratio per program documentation — significantly lower than California's required 1:12 for preschool; supports individualized Montessori learning
- Participates in Montessori Private, State Preschool, and LAUP-funded programs — subsidized slots available for income-qualifying families; one of few Pomona Montessori programs with subsidized access
- Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:00 pm — early open and late close accommodates full working-parent schedules in East SGV
Considerations
- CCLD inspection records include citations in 2022 and 2024 — families should pull full citation detail at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling
- Located at E McKinley Ave in a dense Pomona residential corridor — street parking and drop-off flow should be assessed on tour
- Y Montessori aggregates only 5 reviews — limited independent parent review base; families should seek firsthand referrals from current enrolled families
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- PreschoolsNearMe shows 4.7-star rating — strong parent satisfaction from one of Pomona's most-reviewed nonprofit centers
- CCLD license #198014328 active since 2008; most recent inspection March 2026 with zero citations — perfect compliance record
- Part of Options for Learning network with 90+ locations across San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys — nonprofit accountability and training resources
- Founded 1981; over 44 years serving low-income families with wraparound early childhood services
- Kindergarten preparation focus includes whole-child developmental programming targeting school-readiness outcomes
- Licensed for 72 children — substantial capacity in central Pomona 91767
Considerations
- Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM only — shorter day than working parents typically need; supplemental care likely required
- Primarily serves income-eligible families; market-rate enrollment availability is limited
- No infant program; ages infant through school-age nominally listed but preschool is the primary focus
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #192000534 active since 2000; over 25 years serving Pomona families — established community institution
- Korean immersion program — unique multilingual offering in Pomona's 91768 ZIP; serves Korean-heritage and language-curious families
- Ages 2–5 with kindergarten program included; structured academic progression through kindergarten entry
- Open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday–Friday; full working-parent hours
- Licensed for 45 children; CCLD inspection history shows 1 Type B citation from February 2026 — minor and isolated
- Long-standing community presence in north Pomona near Phillips Ranch area
Considerations
- Korean immersion model may be a barrier for non-Korean-speaking families seeking a more bilingual English/Spanish program
- No infant program; minimum age 2 years
- Yelp listing exists but no review content publicly available — limited independent quality verification
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #198003477 — active since December 1997; nearly 30 years of continuous Pomona operation; most recent inspection August 2024 with clean record
- WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accredited PK–12 campus — preschool sits within an accredited college-prep school; 90% of graduates attend 4-year colleges
- 25 Yelp reviews as of June 2026 — the strongest public review presence of any Pomona Islamic preschool; GreatSchools rating of 4.8 from 24 reviews; 96% Facebook recommend from 31 reviews
- Private School Review rates the school 5.00/5 from 11 reviews — parents praise comprehensive curriculum, dedicated staff, and focus on spiritual and academic development
- Low 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio across PK–12 campus — strong adult supervision at all levels
- Preschool feeds directly into the accredited K–12 program on-site — no school transition required through graduation; rare continuity advantage in East SGV
Considerations
- Islamic faith curriculum and school community orientation may not suit families seeking a secular preschool environment
- No confirmed infant program — serves preschool-aged children; families needing infant care will need separate arrangements
- Hours documented as M–F 8:00 am–3:45 pm — early afternoon closing may be limiting for full-time working families needing extended care
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready5
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Over 40 years serving the Pomona community with year-round infant, toddler, and preschool care (ages 6 weeks–5 years)
- All instructors certified in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, CPR, First Aid, and federal background checks
- Fully bilingual English/Spanish teaching staff — ideal for Spanish-speaking families
- Play-based developmental approach with multi-sensory language arts instruction; meals and snacks provided
- Parent communication app (ProCare) for daily updates; field trips included
- Licensed and insured; summer sessions available for school-age children entering grades 1–4
- Yelp profile lists 25 reviews with at least one parent calling it 'one of the best preschools in the Inland Empire'
Considerations
- No Google rating found — unable to verify Google parent experience
- CCLD school-age license (198016641) listed as inactive on childcarecenter.us — verify current full license status directly with CCLD before enrolling
- 6 Type B citations on 2021 inspection record — families should review inspection history
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #198002364 active since 1996; most recent inspection September 2025 with zero citations — clean compliance record
- Operated by Pomona Unified School District Child Development Division — institutional accountability with direct kindergarten pipeline
- Licensed for 48 children; serves diverse communities with high-quality, comprehensive services per program mission
- Wednesday extended hours to 7:00 PM for Stage 1 families — accommodates non-standard work schedules
- Subsidized care model reduces cost burden for low- and moderate-income Pomona families
- Co-located with Roosevelt Elementary campus — seamless transition to kindergarten for enrolled children
Considerations
- Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM standard (7:00 PM Wednesdays only) — limited hours for full-time working parents
- Enrollment priority given to income-eligible and foster/homeless families — market-rate availability is minimal
- Government-operated program means less flexibility in curriculum customization or individualized family accommodations
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #198006470 active since 2001; over 24 years of continuous operation in central Pomona 91767
- Licensed for 45 children; Pomona Unified School District-operated with consistent regulatory oversight
- LA East Regional Office oversight ensures compliance with California's most stringent childcare regulations
- Russell Place location in central 91767 — accessible for families near downtown Pomona
- Subsidized program reduces costs for income-qualified families; PUSD direct connection supports kindergarten preparation
Considerations
- CCLD inspection from February 2026 shows 2 Type B citations — families should review records at ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Hours and enrollment priority follow PUSD Child Development guidelines — limited flexibility for non-subsidized families
- No distinctive curriculum differentiation beyond standard PUSD developmental programming
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #191598114 active since 1991; over 34 years of continuous operation — one of the longest-running CDCs in Pomona
- Licensed for 48 children; CCLD inspection from October 2025 shows clean record — no citations in recent inspection cycle
- Wednesday extended hours to 7:00 PM for Stage 1 families — useful for parents with Wednesday shift work
- Co-located with Kingsley Elementary campus — children's kindergarten transition happens in same school community
- Subsidized PUSD program provides comprehensive early childhood services at reduced cost for qualifying families
Considerations
- Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (7:00 PM Wednesdays) — short standard hours unsuitable for full-workday parents
- PUSD enrollment priority favors income-eligible, foster, and homeless families; limited general enrollment
- Government-operated program limits curriculum innovation and individual family responsiveness
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #198015484 active since 2011; January 2026 inspection shows zero citations — cleaner than the county average of 2.1 citations per facility
- Tutoring services integrated into the program — academic support beyond standard daycare programming
- Transportation service available — useful for families who cannot do school pick-up
- Before and after school programs provide extended coverage for working parents
- West Orange Grove Ave location in 91768 serves south Pomona near Diamond Bar border
- Founded 2010; 15 years of operation in the Pomona community
Considerations
- Licensed for only 29 children — very small capacity; availability may be limited
- Limited public information about curriculum philosophy, hours, tuition, and age range
- Website information thin — families should call directly to confirm current enrollment and operational details
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #198013844 — active since February 2009; over 17 years of licensed operation in Pomona 91767
- Part of the Islamic Center of Claremont (ICC) educational campus — preschool feeds into an accredited PK–8 school rated A by Niche with a 4.8 parent score; strong educational continuity pathway
- 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio across the ICC campus — well below California's mandated maximum; close adult supervision throughout the day
- Parent reviews of the broader ICC school are consistently high — parents describe 'attentive and caring staff' and note strong academic and character development outcomes
- Faith-centered Islamic curriculum integrates values formation alongside developmentally appropriate learning — serves a community with limited faith-aligned options in the area
- Location on N Garey Ave in Pomona 91767 provides easy freeway access for families across East SGV
Considerations
- Islamic faith curriculum may not suit families seeking a secular or non-denominational preschool environment
- No confirmed infant program — serves preschool ages; families with children under 2 will need separate care arrangements
- CCLD-specific preschool inspection data for this license was not surfaced in public search results — families must pull records directly at ccld.ca.gov
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #198013844 active since 2009; part of Islamic Center of Claremont (ICC) School community
- ICC Community School (PK–8) rated highly by Niche — preschool feeds into a consistently rated K-8 academic program
- Licensed for 35 children; small program size enables lower child-to-teacher ratios in practice
- Faith-based Islamic early education environment for Muslim families seeking values-aligned childcare in Pomona
- North Garey Ave location in 91767 accessible to Pomona and Claremont border communities
Considerations
- CCLD inspection records show Type B citations from June 2024 and February 2026 — families should review records
- Islamic faith-based program — not suitable for families seeking secular or non-Muslim religious early education
- Very limited public information about curriculum structure, hours, or tuition rates
Safety5
Curriculum5
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed infant and toddler center on the Pomona High School campus — serves teen parents enrolled at Pomona High, providing on-site infant care that enables parental school completion
- Serves infants and very young children — one of the few CCLD-licensed programs in Pomona specifically licensed for infant care ages 6 weeks and up
- Part of the PUSD Child Development network — district-level oversight, credential requirements, and professional development apply to all teaching staff
- Mission-driven program model — supporting teen parents is a documented pathway to reducing dropout rates and improving child outcomes; community investment with dual-generation benefit
Considerations
- Primarily serves teen parents enrolled at Pomona High — general enrollment availability for the broader public is limited or unavailable
- Located on a high school campus — environment is designed for teen parents and their children; not a typical community preschool setting
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready4
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed (license #198021026); clean inspection history — no citations on record
- Bilingual English/Spanish program from infancy — strong foundation for multicultural development
- Accepts children from 0 months through 3 years; extended hours 6:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday-Friday
- 18 years serving the Pomona community; established local reputation
- Small capacity (10 children) means highly individualized care for each infant and toddler
Considerations
- Extremely small capacity (10 children) — very limited availability; waitlists very likely
- Ages 0-3 only; no preschool or kindergarten program — families will need to transition elsewhere
- No website found — limited transparency for prospective families
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed (license #198014328); capacity 48 children; located at 242 E Alvarado St, Pomona 91767
- Part of Options for Learning, operating 67+ locations across San Gabriel Valley, Pomona Valley, Whittier, and Northeast LA since 1981
- Free, low-cost, and affordable child care for ages 0-14; income-qualifying families may receive fully subsidized care
- Organization-wide Head Start and State Preschool programs ensure consistent curriculum standards across sites
- Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; before- and after-school programs available at network sites
Considerations
- Core hours (9 AM-5 PM) shorter than many private centers — may not suit all working parents
- Enrollment priority typically goes to income-qualifying and at-risk families; general-public spots may be limited
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) Child Development Center — most recent CCLD inspection February 2024 with no citations; strong compliance record
- Subsidized state preschool program — income-qualifying families may access free or low-cost preschool on a public school campus; addresses affordability gap in East SGV
- PUSD Child Development operates multiple sites across Pomona — administrative infrastructure of a unified school district supports staffing continuity and professional development
- Located in Pomona 91768 on a public school campus — familiar, accessible environment with established playground and learning infrastructure
- Stage 1 extended hours on Wednesdays until 7:00 pm per program documentation — unusual flexibility for public preschool
Considerations
- Enrollment typically income-restricted — families above subsidy thresholds may not qualify for this program
- Standard hours 8:00 am–5:00 pm Monday–Friday (except Wednesday extended); no early-morning care available before 8:00 am
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #198000707 — active since August 1995; nearly 30 years of continuous PUSD operation; most recent CCLD inspection May 2023 with no citations
- Public, subsidized state preschool on PUSD campus in Pomona 91767 — serves income-qualifying families at low or no cost; critical affordability resource in a high-need community
- Located on E Kingsley Ave — centrally positioned within Pomona 91767 for families in the mid-city corridor
- PUSD Child Development Department provides district-level oversight, credentialed teacher hiring pipeline, and multi-site professional development infrastructure
- Long operation history on site — campus continuity means established community relationships and stable staff for enrolled families
Considerations
- Subsidized program — enrollment typically income-restricted; families above subsidy thresholds may not qualify
- No confirmed infant program — PUSD state preschool programs serve ages 3–5; families with younger children will need alternative arrangements
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Pomona Unified School District Child Development Center on S Main St — part of the PUSD multi-site child development network serving Pomona 91766
- South Pomona location on S Main St — serves the western Pomona ZIP 91766 corridor, reducing commute burden for families in that part of the city
- Subsidized state preschool access — income-qualifying families can access preschool at low or no cost on a public school campus
- PUSD district infrastructure provides credentialed teacher hiring, multi-site professional development, and administrative support across all CDC sites
Considerations
- Enrollment typically income-restricted — families above subsidy thresholds may not qualify for this PUSD program
- No confirmed infant program — PUSD state preschool programs serve ages 3–5; families with younger children need separate arrangements
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #198016667 — active since December 2011; most recent inspection December 2025 with no citations — one of the cleanest recent compliance records among Pomona PUSD sites
- Located at 701 S White Ave in Pomona 91766 — serves the western Pomona residential neighborhood with convenient campus access
- Subsidized PUSD state preschool — income-qualifying families access developmentally appropriate preschool at low or no cost
- Clean December 2025 CCLD inspection record — most recently verified center among the PUSD Pomona cluster; zero citations at most recent review
Considerations
- Subsidized program — enrollment income-restricted; families above thresholds may not qualify
- No confirmed infant program — state preschool programs target ages 3–5
Safety5
Curriculum5
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready4
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed infant center (license #191596242); capacity 30 children — one of few PUSD-affiliated infant programs in Pomona
- Located on Pomona High School campus; serves teen parents and working families in the community
- Operated under Pomona Unified School District child development oversight
- Specialized infant/toddler focus — small capacity means more individualized infant care
- Public accountability through school district infrastructure; subsidized care available for qualifying families
Considerations
- No website found — families must call or visit to inquire about availability
- Small capacity (30) means very limited spots; waitlists expected
- School-campus setting may have limited hours tied to school schedule
Safety5
Curriculum5
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed child care center operated through Pomona Unified School District; located on San Jose Elementary campus
- Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with extended Wednesday Stage 1 hours until 7:00 PM
- Public program oversight ensures regulatory compliance and consistent curriculum standards
- Community-serving program; subsidized care options available for qualifying families
- Part of a multi-site child development network ensuring professional teacher standards across campuses
Considerations
- No website found — limited public-facing information
- Enrollment prioritizes income-qualifying families; general public spots may be very limited
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