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7.9/ 10
Safety9
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care8
K-ready8
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt8
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars8
Strengths
- Bright Horizons operates NAEYC-accredited programs nationally with research-backed GROW curriculum
- Employer-supported model at a major medical center typically provides exceptional staff ratios
- Priority enrollment for Loma Linda University Health employees with employer subsidy
- Strong infant program as a core feature of employer-sponsored CDCs
Considerations
- Priority enrollment for LLUH employees limits community access
- Tuition without employer subsidy is among the highest in the region
- Community spots extremely limited when available at all
Safety8
Curriculum7
Art/Music7
Infant care7
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Non-profit corporation with a mission-driven approach to infant, preschool, and kindergarten care since 1987
- Home-cooked meals served daily — a genuine differentiator from chain centers using packaged food
- Staff certified in CPR and First Aid, fingerprinted and trained per California CCLD standards
- Full-time and part-time enrollment plus before- and after-school care for school-age children
- Holistic curriculum spans reading, writing, math, science, and more
Considerations
- Yelp listing has very few reviews — limited public data for independent quality assessment
- Located at a county office address — may not have the boutique feel of private centers
- Demand likely high given non-profit subsidized model
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care3
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum covering academic, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and creative growth
- Designed specifically for ages 2–5 with age-matched programming in every classroom
- Appears in multiple San Bernardino parent-facing directories as a locally recommended option
Considerations
- Exact address not widely publicized — families must contact the center directly
- Infant care not offered; program limited to children 2 years and older
- Limited online presence makes independent vetting difficult
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Well-established neighborhood center serving northern San Bernardino for many years
- Accepts children as young as 6 weeks — one of the few San Bernardino centers offering true infant care
- Serves children through age 12 making it a one-stop option for working families
- Parent reviewers praise teachers who 'go above and beyond for all the kiddos'
Considerations
- BBB rating is C+ — below average and worth investigating before enrollment
- ReadyRule records show 1 citation in licensing history — review CCLD record directly
- Some parent reviews on Yelp note facility condition concerns alongside positive staff feedback
Safety8
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care2
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- California State Preschool Program aligned to kindergarten readiness standards
- Free or heavily subsidized for qualifying families — critical access point in a low-income community
- Embedded in elementary campus for smooth TK/kindergarten transition
- Certified teachers required by California state law for all CSPP classrooms
Considerations
- No infant care; program limited to ages 3–4
- Half-day formats dominate; limited full-day availability
- Class sizes can be large relative to private alternatives
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care2
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt6
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Free comprehensive services including health, nutrition, dental, and family support for income-qualifying families
- Federally mandated performance standards ensure baseline educational quality
- Bilingual staff reflect San Bernardino's predominantly Spanish-speaking community
- Home visit component strengthens family engagement beyond classroom hours
Considerations
- Income eligibility required — enrollment restricted to qualifying households
- No infant care; program begins at age 3
- Demand consistently exceeds available enrollment slots
Safety8
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Nearest KinderCare to San Bernardino city (6.1 miles) — serves families in the eastern part of the city
- National KinderCare curriculum provides consistent programming across age groups
- Extended hours 6:00 am–6:30 pm accommodate working parents' schedules
- Center Director Tracy Bierman provides identifiable local leadership
Considerations
- Located in Redlands — requires additional commute for most San Bernardino residents
- Chain-level staff turnover is a recurring concern at KinderCare locations nationally
- Limited cultural programming for San Bernardino's predominantly Hispanic community
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care2
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt6
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Free comprehensive early childhood services for income-qualifying San Bernardino County families
- Federally mandated health, nutrition, and family services wrap around classroom education
- Bilingual programming reflects county's diverse Spanish-speaking population
- Multiple sites across the county increase geographic access for families
Considerations
- Income eligibility required; does not serve all families regardless of need
- No infant care; program exclusively serves children ages 3–5
- Site quality and staffing stability can vary across county locations
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care2
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- California's largest nonprofit provider of before- and after-school programs with a proven track record
- Subsidized and free slots available for qualifying low-income families
- Programs operate inside elementary schools reducing transportation burden for parents
- Focus on academic enrichment, tutoring, and healthy activity during out-of-school hours
Considerations
- Not a traditional full-day childcare center — serves primarily school-age children
- Infant and toddler care is not part of Think Together's core model
- Program quality can vary by school site and assigned staff
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed center confirmed by California state records
- Alessandro area location serves a neighborhood with limited nearby options
- Licensed preschool programming for working families in west San Bernardino
Considerations
- Very limited publicly available information about curriculum, staff qualifications, or enrichment
- No evidence of external accreditation or quality rating designation
- Small facility with limited programming diversity based on available records
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