Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Upland. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Upland. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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Foothill Child Development Center is a DCF-licensed, center-based provider at 791 E Foothill Blvd in Upland, serving children from 8 weeks through 12 years with comprehensive care including before/after school and summer camp, plus local school transportation. Licensed for 71 children, the center emphasizes fostering growth with dignity and self-discovery through warm adult-child relationships and creative learning experiences. Yelp reviews (46, 3.5 stars) reflect generally positive sentiment, with parents highlighting the director's caring leadership and enriching environment. However, the center's CCLD record includes one Type A citation and five Type B citations from 2022–2025, with documented concerns about medical accommodations and injury reporting—prospective families should review these inspection reports carefully before enrolling.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes fostering growth with dignity and respect, supporting each child's self-discovery. Aims to provide a warm, unconditionally loving environment that promotes significant adult-child relationships.
Programs & activities: Infant/toddler care, preschool, before and after school care, summer camp, and transportation to and from local elementary schools. Highlights creative learning experiences and socialization opportunities.
What sets it apart: Serves children from 8 weeks through 12 years. Markets dedicated educators and course offerings; no accreditations, hours, meals, ratios, or tuition stated.
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Upland. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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