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 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.
Future Leaders School is a women-owned, independently operated center on E Cypress St in Covina serving children ages 2–12, with a Day Care Center (capacity 38) and School Age Day Care Center (capacity 42) licensed under CCLD dual license #198021029 (issued July 2022). The center operates Monday–Friday 6:30 am–6:00 pm, offering preschool and school-age care alongside before/after-school tutoring and summer camps. With 4.5-star Yelp reviews (9 recent ratings) praising welcoming staff and kindergarten-readiness preparation, the center delivers enrichment programming designed to build literacy and math skills. As a newer license (2022), families are encouraged to visit in person to assess current staffing and program quality, and to note that the center serves children from age 2 only.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Describes a holistic approach aimed at physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth in children. States its mission is to provide a fun, learning, safe, high-quality, and developmentally appropriate environment for all ages.
Programs & activities: Offers Preschool, TK (Transitional Kindergarten), and After-School Care programs.
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Top 10 in Covina
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Best K-Ready
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