Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Glendora across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Glendora. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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Foothill Christian Preschool is a large, well-established center-based provider at 301 E Route 66 in Glendora, serving children ages 2 through Transitional Kindergarten. With a 252-child capacity and continuous operation since 1976, the center offers full-day hours from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM and has earned local recognition as a top preschool choice in the San Gabriel Valley for a decade. The curriculum blends Frog Street's play-based learning with Christian values, including Bible stories, weekly chapel, and faith-integrated activities. Parents should review the center's CCLD Type A citation on file through the state licensing portal, and families seeking secular programming may want to consider whether the faith-based approach aligns with their values.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the Frog Street Curriculum, a research-based program blending play with purposeful learning through hands-on activities, music, movement, and exploration. Faith-based Christian approach with Bible stories, songs, weekly chapel, and prayer integrated throughout.
Programs & activities: Themed hands-on indoor and outdoor activity centers, building/creating/experimenting/role-playing stations, weekly chapel, outdoor exploration centers, summer school, and Spring Sing performances for PreK and TK classes.
What sets it apart: Founded in 1976; described as a well-known private school that has won numerous awards over the years. Serves ages 2 years through Transitional Kindergarten (TK).
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