Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Beverly Hills. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Beverly Hills. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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childcarepreschoolpublic
This is a city-operated, CCLD-licensed preschool program serving Beverly Hills residents ages 3-5 across six classroom sites. Licensed since 1996 with a clean compliance history, the program operates year-round and offers accessible pricing relative to private preschools in the Beverly Hills area. The curriculum emphasizes school readiness and foundational academics through socialization, arts, music, and science exposure. However, the program is limited to Beverly Hills residents and serves only preschool-age children—it does not accommodate infants or toddlers.
Safety8.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: City of Beverly Hills preschool program focused on preparing children for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten through developing socialization and interaction skills. Children learn foundational academic concepts and develop an appreciation for arts, music, and science.
Programs & activities: Instruction in basic academic concepts such as ABCs, colors, shapes, and numbers, along with exposure to arts, music, and science.
What sets it apart: Operates at two sites (Hawthorne Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary), Monday-Friday 9am-2pm year-round; children must be 3-5 years old and toilet-trained. Uses a waitlist system with applications accepted March 31st.
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Best for Safety
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