Safety9
Curriculum9
Art/Music7
Infant care2
K-ready8
Teachers9
Compassion8
Mgmt8
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars8
Strengths
- NAEYC-accredited since 2009 — gold standard for early childhood program quality
- State-funded preschool serving children ages 3–5 within the CSUSB campus community
- Two spacious classrooms with carpeted quiet areas, dramatic play zones, and creativity tables
- CCLD license number 360906559; operated as a lab school with university oversight and trained ECE students
- Inclusive program welcoming children with special needs alongside typically developing peers
Considerations
- Infant and toddler care not available; program limited to ages 3–5
- Hours Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM and Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM — shorter than many working parent schedules require
- Priority enrollment for CSUSB students, faculty, and staff limits community access
Safety9
Curriculum8
Art/Music5
Infant care9
K-ready3
Teachers9
Compassion9
Mgmt8
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Dedicated infant/toddler lab school created in 2005 serving children ages 3–36 months
- Warm and nurturing environment emphasizing secure attachment and exploratory play for infants
- CCLD-licensed; CCAMPIS-funded program reducing cost for CSUSB student-parents
- University-supervised staffing adds academic oversight and developmentally appropriate practices
- Separate from the preschool building — infants are not grouped with older children
Considerations
- Priority enrollment for CSUSB student parents; community access extremely limited
- Hours Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM — may not cover early drop-off needs
3
7.0/ 10
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #364818364; capacity 60 children; Day Care Center and Infant Center active since January 2007
- College lab school model — ECE students work under faculty supervision providing academically rigorous, research-informed care
- Open to the community as well as SBVC students — not limited to college-affiliated families
- Facebook page shows 100% recommendation rate from 7 reviews — uniformly positive community reception among those who left feedback
- Serves infants through age 5 — full pre-K continuity of care under faculty-supervised programming
- Located at corner of Grant and K Streets on the SBVC campus — convenient to south San Bernardino families in the 92410 ZIP
Considerations
- Only 7 Facebook reviews — very limited public feedback volume for a center that has operated since 2007
- Lab-school model means student teachers participate in daily care — families must be comfortable with supervised practicum learners
- Monitored by California State Department of Education — different oversight structure than standard CCLD centers; verify current status
- No citations data found in public records for recent inspections — review ccld.dss.ca.gov directly before enrollment
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Yelp shows 4.5 stars from 20 reviews (updated May 2026) — the highest Yelp rating of any independently operated childcare center in San Bernardino
- Montessori-based curriculum enriched with sign language and Christian education — academically distinctive for a private IE center
- Owners Ms. Cynthia and director Ms. Amanda consistently praised by name across multiple reviews — strong continuity of leadership
- Parent review: 'Ms. Cynthia and the rest of the staff have been so amazing. The owner is an amazing and caring person'
- Open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM; accepts subsidized care (TAD, CCRC) — accessible to lower-income families
- Licensed capacity of 32 children — intimate setting with individualized attention; active license CCLD Inland Empire region
Considerations
- Licensed capacity of only 32 children — enrollment fills quickly; contact center in advance for availability
- Yelp includes one 1-star review citing communication concerns — prospective parents should tour before committing
- Limited published details on Montessori credential depth of individual teachers — ask about specific teacher training during tours
- Located in Verdemont area of north San Bernardino — drive time may be significant for families in south or east city
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Yelp shows 20 reviews with parents describing staff as 'like family' and the owner as warm and welcoming during enrollment
- Serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children through age 12 under one roof
- Accepts low-income subsidies including TAD and CCCRC — accessible to working families across income levels
- Parent reviewers report children have 'grown substantially' since enrolling, with teachers described as kind and passionate
- Established local independent with strong community reputation in north San Bernardino
Considerations
- One Yelp reviewer raised concerns about billing practices and communication — worth discussing directly before enrolling
- Limited online presence makes independent curriculum verification difficult
- No evidence of external accreditation such as NAEYC or state quality rating designation
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license number 376701363 — confirmed licensed child care center in CCLD records
- Serves children from 6 weeks through 12 years, making it a true one-stop option for working families
- Play-based and theme-based curriculum; teachers hold at minimum a Child Development Associate degree
- Meals provided; peanut and tree-nut free environment adds a safety layer for allergic children
- Yelp shows 11 reviews — some public parent feedback available for independent assessment
Considerations
- Yelp review count is low (11) — limited data for comprehensive quality trending
- No evidence of external accreditation or QRIS quality rating designation found
- Exact curriculum details beyond play-based/theme-based framing are not widely published
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Established in 1985 — over 40 years of continuous operation serving San Bernardino families
- Proprietary MAE (Meaningful Assessment-ready Experiences) curriculum using hands-on STEAM activities — baking, gardening, engineering projects embedded in daily learning
- CCLD license #367750002; capacity 48 children; active through 2026 inspection
- Accepts SNAP, CalWorks, and county vouchers — free childcare available for qualifying families
- Serves infants through school-age (grades K–5) under one license — full continuity of care across early childhood stages
- Yelp shows 13 reviews (updated January 2026) — active parent community providing public feedback
Considerations
- CCLD records show one Type B citation from January 2026 inspection (citation 1596.841) — review current status at ccld.dss.ca.gov
- One negative review on childcarecenter.us (2015) citing poor service — dated but worth asking about during tours
- Yelp star rating not confirmed in research — parents should check Yelp directly before enrolling
- Located in the Arrowhead Farms neighborhood — may not be convenient for families in ZIP codes 92408 or 92411
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care3
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license 364845670; opened as a purpose-built, modern Head Start facility in 2019
- Clean inspection record — no citations issued at any facility evaluation from August 2021 through January 2026
- Operated by San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department — county-level accountability and federal Head Start oversight
- Free to eligible families — federally funded program removes cost barriers entirely
- Research-based curriculum focusing on school readiness, social-emotional development, and family engagement
- Located in the Arrowhead Grove community in central San Bernardino 92410 — serves underserved families in a purpose-built facility
Considerations
- Eligibility requirements apply — income and residency restrictions limit access for some families
- Capacity of only 32 children — small program with limited slots; waitlists are common
- No infant or toddler care; serves 3- to 5-year-olds only
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care8
K-ready4
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #364813234; capacity 56 children; Infant Center active since November 2003 — over 20 years operating in south San Bernardino
- Early Head Start federal program — comprehensive services include early education, social support, health, nutrition, dental, vision, and hearing screenings at no cost to qualifying low-income families
- Offers both center-based and home-based enrollment options — flexible for families with varied needs
- Serves infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 — one of few licensed infant centers in 92408
- Ranked #3 of 86 daycares in San Bernardino by County Office directory — strong community standing
- Parent reviews on VOA Southwest's Winnie profile show 5.0 stars — limited count but uniformly positive
Considerations
- Income eligibility requirements restrict access — not open to all families regardless of need
- CCLD records show 4 Type B citations in inspection history — review current status at ccld.dss.ca.gov
- No program for children 3 years and older — families must transition providers at age 3 for preschool services
- Limited review volume across all platforms — difficult to fully assess parent experience independently
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #364820495; active since August 2008 — Infant Center license serving San Bernardino's south corridor
- Affiliated with The Rock Church — institutional backing from a large, active congregation providing stable operations
- Christ-centered curriculum includes Bible stories, songs, scripture, prayer, and chapel time alongside early learning skills in math, language, science, art, and music
- CCLD inspection history shows clean visits through March 2025, including facility-requested inspection — proactive compliance stance
- Open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM; serves ages 6 weeks through 5 years
- Located on S. Waterman Avenue — convenient to families in south San Bernardino 92408 corridor
Considerations
- Licensed capacity of only 10 children — very small; enrollment is extremely limited and likely waitlisted
- Hours close at 5:30 PM — shorter than many competitors; may not accommodate parents with later work schedules
- No school-age care — program ends at 5 years; families must transition to a different provider at kindergarten
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #364844265; capacity 39 children; active since June 2017 — Day Care Center, Infant Center, and School Age Day Care Center all in one license
- Peanut and tree-nut free environment — important safety feature for families with children who have food allergies
- Play-based and theme-based curriculum; teachers required to hold minimum Child Development Associate degree — above baseline credential requirement
- Open 6:30 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday; serves 6 weeks through 12 years — full continuity of care
- Accepts subsidized care programs — accessible to lower-income families in the 92404 zip code
Considerations
- Small licensed capacity of 39 — enrollment can be limited; contact early to secure a spot
- Limited online presence and marketing compared to chain and nonprofit competitors in San Bernardino
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license 364845138; licensed since March 2019 and serving the Alessandro/Westside neighborhood of San Bernardino 92411
- Clean inspection record: no citations at any of three facility evaluations (September 2023, August 2024, March 2026) — excellent regulatory history
- Small center (capacity 20) means low child-to-staff ratios and highly individualized attention for each child
- Located on Ramona Ave in west San Bernardino — directly serves families in the historically underserved Westside area
- Directed by Latashia Kelly — owner-operator model typically supports stronger accountability and community investment
Considerations
- No website found in public records — very limited online presence makes independent pre-enrollment research difficult
- Very small capacity (20 children) means enrollment is tightly limited and spots fill quickly
- No evidence of external accreditation or a named curriculum framework in public records
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #364840755; capacity 61 children; active since March 2011 — Day Care Center and School Age Day Care Center
- Established 1991 — over 30 years of operation in northwest San Bernardino
- Parent review: 'Loving teachers, clean facility and strong academic program...my baby is so loved and cared for there'
- Parent review: 'My nieces are thriving...love their teachers and are developing a joy for learning' — positive staff feedback across multiple reviews
- Open Monday–Friday; serves 6 weeks through 12 years — full continuity of care for working families
- Located on Kendall Drive in the 92407 ZIP — convenient to families in northwest and central San Bernardino
Considerations
- Yelp shows 3.5 stars from 15 reviews (Yahoo Local confirmed) — below-average rating among San Bernardino childcare centers
- CCLD records show 2 Type B citations from March 2026 inspection (codes 101700.3 and 101216(g)(2)) — review at ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Some Yelp reviews cite concerns about staff responsiveness and discipline policies — parental due diligence warranted
- One historical review on childcarecenter.us (2013) described negative management and front desk experiences — culture concerns flagged
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #360904908, issued September 1981 — over 43 years of continuous operation; one of San Bernardino's longest-running preschools
- Licensed capacity of 75 children — one of the larger faith-based preschool operations in the city
- Works with subsidized programs (TAD, CCRC, BRIDGE) — accessible to lower-income families in the 92404 corridor
- Parent review on Yelp: 'Their focus is 100% for the kids...we were there for 2 hours [during tour] and they accommodated our schedule'
- Located at 39th and Del Rosa area of the city — central to east San Bernardino residential neighborhoods
- Open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; serves children ages 2 through 5 in a Christian-focused safe environment
Considerations
- CCLD records show 4 Type B citations across 2022–2025 inspections — a pattern worth reviewing at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
- Facebook page shows 0 reviews and 'Not yet rated' — very limited public feedback across all platforms
- No infant program — minimum enrollment age is 2 years; families needing care for infants must look elsewhere
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