Curriculum & approach: States a mission of providing innovative, quality child development programs guided by integrity, compassion, and respect, with programs that spark curiosity and build strong foundations. No specific curriculum methodology is named.
Programs & activities: Offers infant and toddler care, preschool, transitional kindergarten support, school-age programs, and education support services. Serves meals and snacks through centers and contracted providers.
What sets it apart: Nonprofit operating 161 classrooms at 67 locations; reports serving about 11,000 children annually, 980 employees, 45 years of operation, and free child care referral services.
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Top 3 in Pomona
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Pomona across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Pomona. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Pomona. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Pomona. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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