Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Pomona. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Pomona. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
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First Christian Church Child Development Center, located at 1751 N Park Ave in Pomona, is a long-established, church-sponsored center serving infants through school-age children year-round. Over 40 years of continuous operation in the Pomona community supports its credibility, and all instructors hold Early Childhood Education/Child Development certification plus CPR and First Aid credentials. The center's fully bilingual English/Spanish staff, play-based developmental curriculum, daily meals and snacks, and ProCare parent app reflect a comprehensive approach to early care and education. Summer sessions extend care into the school year for entering grades 1–4. Families should review the 2021 inspection record, which included 6 Type B citations, and independently verify current full licensing status with CCLD before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play Based Developmental Approach focused on developing emotional, social, intellectual, and physical skills to prepare children for grade school. Sponsored by First Christian Church but non-sectarian with no religious instruction.
Programs & activities: Infant, toddler, and preschool care (6 weeks to 5 years), full- and part-time options, summer sessions for school-age children entering grades 1-4, field trips, a multi-sensory language arts program, and bilingual English/Spanish instruction.
What sets it apart: Operating over 40 years; hot lunch and two snacks provided daily at no cost; instructors certified in Early Childhood Education, CPR, and First Aid with federal background checks; licensed and insured secure facility; ProCare parent app; year-round open enrollment.
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