Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Rialto across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Rialto. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Rialto. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Rialto. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Rialto. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Rialto. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages 3–4yrChristianPotty-Trained Required
Calvary Chapel Rialto Christian Preschool is a CCLD-licensed faith-based program at 1391 W Merrill Ave serving three- and four-year-old children from Rialto's west side. Licensed since June 2010 with a capacity of 60, it offers full working-day hours (6:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday) and benefits from affiliation with Calvary Chapel Rialto Christian School, bringing shared campus resources and strong community accountability. Public parent reviews on Yelp reflect high satisfaction (4.5 stars from 7 reviews). Prospective families should note that the curriculum is explicitly Christian, children must be potty trained at enrollment, and the center serves ages three through four only; two Type B citations on the inspection file warrant review before enrollment.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based, play-centered approach in a Christ-centered environment. Children grow through hands-on learning, play, and biblical foundations.
What sets it apart: Licensed to serve up to 60 children. Established October 2010; emphasizes social, emotional, spiritual, and academic development.
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Top 3 in Rialto
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Best for Safety
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Best Teachers
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Best Curriculum
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Rialto. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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