Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Duarte. 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 Duarte. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Duarte. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Duarte. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Duarte. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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School of Little Scholars is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center and separate Infant Center in Duarte, CA, serving infants from 3 months through Kindergarten. Operating Monday through Friday from 6:45 am to 6:00 pm, the center supports social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development across infant, preschool, and kindergarten age groups, with a particular focus on health, safety, and academic support from the toddler level. With 37 Yelp reviews—the most-reviewed center in Duarte—the school demonstrates strong community engagement and confidence from families. The center's small current enrollment may suggest a waitlist or growth opportunity.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Serves infant, preschool, and kindergarten age groups, with stated program areas of health, safety, and academic support from the toddler level.
What sets it apart: Located at 932 Buena Vista St, Duarte, CA 91010. Motto: "Our Children are the focus of all our effort."
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Top 10 in Duarte
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Best for Safety
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Best Management
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Best Arts & Music
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