Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Covina. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Covina. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Covina. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Acacia Montessori School is a NAEYC-accredited Montessori program serving toddlers through kindergarten at 450 W Rowland St in Covina, offering authentic materials and certified Montessori instruction. The curriculum integrates mathematics, music, dance, phonics, science, and Spanish, with extended day care available for working families across the central 91723 area. Fifteen recent parent reviews on Yelp highlight friendly teachers, clean facilities, and a well-maintained outdoor play space, though prospective families should note a discrepancy with lower GreatSchools ratings and should tour the center themselves before enrolling. The school does not serve infants and requires full private tuition with no subsidized care options.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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Best Curriculum
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