Recognition of Excellence · San Bernardino, CA · 2026
FUNdamentals Preschool Academy
San Bernardino, CA
🏆 Ranked #3 in San Bernardino · 6.7 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in San Bernardino
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in San Bernardino across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in San Bernardino. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in San Bernardino. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in San Bernardino. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages 2–5yrAcademic Focus
FUNdamentals Preschool Academy in San Bernardino is a center-based provider serving children ages 2 through 5 with a developmentally appropriate curriculum spanning academic, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and creative growth. The program features age-matched classroom design and has built a local reputation as a parent-recommended option in San Bernardino. The center does not serve infants, limiting it to the preschool-age market, and has minimal public information available—families will need to contact the center directly for specific details about location and enrollment.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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Top 3 in San Bernardino
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Best Curriculum
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Curriculum</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in San Bernardino. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best K-Ready</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in San Bernardino. 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 Arts & Music
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Arts & Music</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in San Bernardino. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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