Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in San Bernardino. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Oak Tree Learning Center at 680 W. 40th Street in San Bernardino has been serving the community continuously since 1985, offering care for infants through school-age children under CCLD license. The center features a proprietary MAE (Meaningful Assessment-ready Experiences) curriculum grounded in hands-on STEAM activities—baking, gardening, and engineering projects embedded throughout the day—alongside structured support for school-age students including before-school care from 6:30 AM and transportation to eight elementary and two middle schools. All meals are included, and the center accepts CalWorks, SNAP, and county vouchers, making quality childcare free or affordable for qualifying families. An active parent community engages on Yelp with recent reviews. The center carries one Type B citation from its January 2026 inspection; prospective families should verify its current status at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrollment.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses their MAE (Meaningful Assessment-ready Experiences) curriculum, described as building essential academic, social, and life skills through hands-on, project-based learning. Focuses on reading, fine motor skills, art, math, writing, and social-emotional development, and emphasizes involving parents in the learning process.
Programs & activities: Project-based learning, academic enrichment, and homework help for school-age students. Before-school care (from 6:30 AM), after-school care (until 6 PM), midday care for half-day kindergarteners, and transportation to/from elementary and middle schools.
What sets it apart: Open 6:30 AM to 6 PM Monday-Friday including summer and winter breaks. All meals included (breakfast, snacks, lunch). Serves infants through Grade 5; free through CALWorks, CCRC, and TAD programs; transportation to eight elementary and two middle schools.
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