Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Claremont. 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 Claremont. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Claremont. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Claremont. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Claremont. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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Claremont Presbyterian Children's Center is a CCLD-licensed provider serving infants through kindergarten-age children in a welcoming Christian environment open to all faiths. Located at 1111 N Mountain Ave in Claremont, the center has operated continuously since January 1995, offering extended hours (7:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday) that support working families. Positive reviews on Yelp (4.0 stars) and Care.com consistently note caring teachers, and the center maintains CCLD license #191501334 under LA East Regional Office oversight. The center's capacity of 38 reflects strong local demand; prospective families should inquire about waitlists early. Inspection records from 2023–2025 include Type A and Type B citations that warrant review.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Claremont. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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