CSUSB Infant/Toddler Center at 5500 University Parkway in San Bernardino is a dedicated infant and toddler lab school serving children ages three months through 36 months, operating under CCAMPIS-funded subsidy for CSUSB student-parents. Established in 2005 with university-supervised staffing, the center emphasizes secure attachment and exploratory play through learning centers, sensory experiences, outdoor classroom time, and daily campus walks. Hours Monday through Thursday (7:30 AM–5:30 PM) and Friday (7:30 AM–5:00 PM) may not accommodate all family schedules, and priority enrollment is reserved for CSUSB student families, which significantly limits community access; limited public reviews make it difficult to independently assess parent experience.
Safety9.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care9.0
Kindergarten readiness3.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion9.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes a warm and nurturing environment where children develop safety and security through positive teacher interactions that enable them to explore their world. Uses learning centers for pretend play, art, discovery/science, reading, and fine motor development.
Programs & activities: Soft play areas, gross motor activities, books, music, and sensory experiences; a daily-use outdoor classroom with age-appropriate equipment; and daily campus walks in buggies for infants and toddlers.
What sets it apart: University lab school serving infants (3-12 mo, 1:3), toddlers (12-24 mo, 1:4), and two-year-olds (24-36 mo, 1:6). Hours Mon-Thu 7:30am-5:30pm and Fri 7:30am-5:00pm; enrollment tied to CCAMPIS grant funding with priority to returning families.
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Top 3 in San Bernardino
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 3 in San Bernardino</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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Top 100 in California
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 100 in California</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across California.</span>
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Best for Safety
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest safety score in San Bernardino. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.</span>
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in San Bernardino. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</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 San Bernardino. 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 Infant Care
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Infant Care</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in San Bernardino. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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