Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in El Monte. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in El Monte. 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 El Monte. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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Annex Montessori Childcare Center at 3400 Aerojet Ave in El Monte is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center and Infant Center (license #198009834, active since 2003) serving infants through preschool-age children. Operating year-round from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with meals included, it integrates Montessori methodology with child development elements as part of the K-Step Montessori group, which has brought this approach to Southern California for over 22 years. The center enriches its curriculum with structured activities including yoga, dance, and summer programs like puppet shows and water play. With a very small capacity of 10 children and limited public feedback (one parent review praising responsive staff), the center's regulatory record includes citations across recent inspections, which warrants careful inquiry from prospective families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the child-centered Montessori Method. Part of K-Step, which states it has brought the Montessori Method to Southern California for over 22 years.
Programs & activities: Full-time programs for ages 2 months to 4 years, potty training, dance and yoga, and summer programs.
What sets it apart: Open year-round, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch included. Accepts subsidized programs including Options and Cal-Works.
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