Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Temecula. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages 6wk–12yrNECPA AccreditedFull-Day Care
Childtime of Temecula is a NECPA-accredited, DCF-licensed center-based provider at 27321 Nicolas Rd serving infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 12 years). With over 20 years of director experience and extended hours (6:30 AM–6:30 PM), the center offers full-spectrum childcare including Transitional Kindergarten Plus, electives in Dance, Music, Spanish, and Coding, plus Before & After School Care with local school transportation. The school-age room features iPads and coding robots; active Yelp reviews and a parent communication app support engagement. CCLD citations appeared in 2023–2024 inspections; prospective families should review the full licensing history at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling, and verify current staffing ratios at this Learning Care Group location.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes exploration and discovery for younger children and immersive learning experiences to prepare students for school. Transitional Kindergarten Plus program focuses on engaging experiences and personalized learning.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants through age 12: Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten Plus, and Before & After School Care, plus Summer Camp and School Break Camps. Electives include Dance, Handwriting, Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, and Yoga; transportation provided to local elementary schools.
What sets it apart: NECPA-accredited; open Monday-Friday 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. SproutAbout app offers free live streaming video of the classroom; welcomes families in assistance programs and offers military family discounts. School-age room features iPads, coding robots, and gaming systems.
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