Claremont, CA · Los Angeles County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Claremont, California

Known as the "City of Trees and PhDs," Claremont is home to the Claremont Colleges consortium, a unique network of seven elite institutions—including Pomona College, Claremont McKenna College, and Harvey Mudd College—whose combined influence has shaped the city's identity as an intellectual hub with over 8,000 students. The city earned part of its nickname through its commitment to its tree-lined streets, having maintained over 23,000 trees and won the National Arbor Day Association's Tree City USA award for 22 consecutive years since its incorporation in 1907. Indian Hill Boulevard showcases a notable collection of American elm trees, a species that has largely disappeared elsewhere in North America due to Dutch elm disease. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Claremont, CA. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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ABC For Me Preschool and Tiny Tots
1700 Danbury Rd, Claremont, CA 91711
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNAEYC AccreditedDual Language
6.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
4
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • NAEYC accredited — one of the highest quality certifications in early childhood education
  • Dual-language immersion program offered — strong academic differentiator
  • Yelp: 27 reviews; Winnie: 5.0 stars; Facebook: 94% recommend (14 reviews)
  • Director Tayo described as hands-on and responsive to parent questions and concerns
  • CCLD license #198015976 — most recent evaluation May 2026; flexible hours open 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
  • Ages 2–5 — focused preschool program with potty training included at no extra fee

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp/Winnie/Facebook are primary public review sources
  • Type B citations in 2022 and 2025 plus a complaint investigation filed June 2025 — review CCLD reports
  • No infant care — serves ages 2–5 only
  • Maximum capacity of 37 — limited enrollment; waitlists are common
2
Everbrook Academy of Claremont
520 W Baseline Rd, Claremont, CA 91711
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedSTEAM Curriculum
6.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • STEAM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) — strong academic foundation
  • ResellerRatings: 4.46 stars (23 reviews) — parents praise kind, caring teachers and admin team
  • Full age range: 6 weeks through school age; open 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
  • CCLD license #198020850 — inspection record shows active oversight through November 2025
  • Licensed for up to 47 children — manageable class sizes within STEAM program structure

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; ResellerRatings/Yelp (15 reviews) are primary public review sources
  • Type B citations in October 2025 and August 2024 per CCLD inspection history
  • Some parent reviews mention teacher turnover as a concern — verify current staff stability
3
International Montessori Preschool
211 E Arrow Hwy, Claremont, CA 91711
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedAMI & IAPM Certified Teachers
6.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
4
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • All teachers hold AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and IAPM certifications — rigorous professional standards
  • Established 2002 — over 20 years of authentic Montessori education near the Claremont Colleges
  • CCLD license #198011204 — active license issued January 2005
  • Open 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; serves children ages 2–Kindergarten
  • Yelp listings available for multiple campus sites (Red and Yellow Preschool)

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp/other directories are primary public review sources
  • Type A citation and 3 Type B citations across inspections in 2022, 2025, and 2026 — review CCLD reports
  • Montessori-only model — not suitable for families who prefer structured traditional instruction
  • No infant care — serves ages 2 and up
4
Claremont Presbyterian Children's Center
1111 N Mountain Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedEst. 1995All Faiths Welcome
6.6/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Established January 1995 — nearly 30 years of CCLD-licensed operation in Claremont
  • Serves children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten in a welcoming Christian environment open to all faiths
  • Yelp: 4.0 stars; Care.com profile available; multiple positive reviews for caring teachers
  • Open 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday; convenient for working parents
  • CCLD license #191501334 — L.A. East Regional Office oversight

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp/Care.com are primary public review sources
  • Type A and Type B citations from inspections in 2023–2025 per CCLD records
  • Capacity of 38 (infant center) — demand often exceeds availability; inquire about waitlists early
5
Claremont ABC For Me — Tiny Tots Enrichment
1700 Danbury Rd, Claremont, CA 91711
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedTiny Tots 2–3 yrs
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
4
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Tiny Tots enrichment program specifically designed for 2–3 year olds — age-appropriate transition program
  • Same NAEYC-accredited campus as ABC For Me Preschool — quality infrastructure in place
  • Dual-language environment helps younger children develop bilingual foundations early
  • Director Tayo personally engages with families at this age group — noted across reviews
  • CCLD licensed facility — same license #198015976 as main preschool program

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found for Tiny Tots program specifically; parent feedback combined with main ABC For Me listing
  • No infant care — Tiny Tots serves 2–3 year olds only
  • Complaint investigation on record June 2025 — review CCLD report for context before enrolling
6
Kiddie Academy of Claremont
663 E Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedLife Essentials Curriculum
6.0/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • National Kiddie Academy brand with Life Essentials® curriculum — structured academic and character development
  • Serves infants through school-age; introduces Spanish, sign language, technology, health, and music
  • CCLD license #198008924 — most recent inspection April 2026; BBB A+ rating
  • 25+ year history at this location per BBB records
  • Yelp: 65 reviews — large review base for Claremont area childcare

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp (65 reviews) is primary public review source
  • Type A citation on file (07/07/2023) per CCLD inspection history — review report for details
  • National chain format — less flexibility than independent centers for curriculum customization
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