Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Downey. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Downey Christian Early Learning Center is a CCLD Day Care Center licensed since October 2000 (license #198006133) serving children ages 2 through Grade 5 in Downey, with a capacity of 50. Operating Monday–Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., it uses a Christian-based Abeka curriculum emphasizing traditional educational approaches, academic instruction, and daily Bible lessons integrated throughout. A parent review praised the staff's warmth and reported significant developmental progress, noting both children started at age 2 and advanced quickly. The center's inspection records confirm active CCLD standing as of 2026; families should confirm current operational status directly, as some listings show conflicting availability information.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Abeka curriculum with traditional educational approach; teacher-directed instruction focused on reinforcing concepts through spiral learning and cross-curricular reinforcement; daily Bible instruction integrated throughout all curriculum and campus life.
Programs & activities: Academic instruction aligned with grade-level scope and sequence; daily Bible instruction; character development programming; supports intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical growth and development.
What sets it apart: Christian preschool serving ages 2 through pre-K; employs traditional educational approach emphasizing faith development and application of biblical truths; hours Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm.
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