Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Arcadia. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Arcadia Playschool is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center (License #198018836) located at 615 E Live Oak Ave in Arcadia, serving toddlers and preschoolers from 18 months to 5 years. The center operates extended hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and emphasizes a play-based educational approach grounded in research on child development. Programs include daily breakfast, three snacks, and hot school lunches, along with allergy and dietary accommodations; the center also provides organic milk and maintains two locations in Arcadia. While Yelp reviews reflect a welcoming atmosphere, publicly available curriculum details remain limited.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based educational approach emphasizing purposeful play and child development; grounded in research from Stuart Brown, Lev Vygotsky, and Brian Sutton-Smith.
Programs & activities: Programs for toddlers and preschoolers ages 18 months to 5 years; daily breakfast, three snacks, and hot school lunches provided.
What sets it apart: Extended hours 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday; two Arcadia locations; organic milk provided; allergy and dietary accommodations available; vision of "Teachers Without Barriers" and healthy learning environments.
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