Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #198007700, active since November 2002; capacity 48 children
- Full Japanese immersion preschool — the only one of its kind in the eastern SGV; serves ages 0-5
- DaycareSpot rating 5.0 out of 5 with 28 reviews; Yelp shows 5.0 with 5 reviews
- Long-term parent review: three children (now ages 20, 18, 16) all attended and are academically excelling
- Enrichment classes include music, art, Spanish, Mommy & Me, and brain training
Considerations
- Full Japanese immersion; may not be appropriate for families not seeking bilingual Japanese programming
- Most recent CCLD inspection dated August 25, 2025; verify any citations via CCLD portal
- No Google rating independently verified; Yelp/DaycareSpot ratings used as proxy
- Small review sample on Yelp (5 reviews); DaycareSpot count (28) more representative
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #191570434, active since March 1993; capacity 74 children; over 40 years of operation
- NAEYC accredited since 2000 — rigorous national early childhood education quality standard
- Implements Creative Curriculum; intentional learning across all developmental domains
- Managed by Educational Programs Inc. (EPI); professional oversight and staff support
- Yelp listing shows 26 reviews with 37 photos (updated June 2026); consistent positive feedback
Considerations
- Hours 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; shorter window than some competitors; verify extended care availability
- Ages 18 months to Grade 1 entry only; no infant care below 18 months
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
- Lutheran church affiliation; while not strictly faith-based programming, confirm curriculum fit
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #191504121, active; most recent inspection August 25, 2025; capacity 74 children
- GreatSchools rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 16 community reviews
- Stimulating, secure environment; curriculum tailored to each child's interests and skill level
- Children encouraged to explore and learn at their own pace; hands-on approach
- Yelp listing shows 28 reviews (updated February 2026)
Considerations
- Christian faith component is central to programming; not a secular option
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
- Phone number (626) 961-4242; no dedicated website found in public listings
- Hours 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; verify current summer and holiday schedule directly
Safety5
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #198016141, active since December 2011; Day care center and infant center; capacity 122
- Classical Montessori education for infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten
- Yelp listing shows 39 reviews with 139 photos (updated June 2026); strong community presence
- Google rating reported at approximately 4.0 in school review databases
- Serves families in Hacienda Heights, Whittier, La Habra, La Puente, and El Monte
Considerations
- CCLD record shows 1 Type A citation and 8 Type B citations across inspections 2022-2025 — above average citation count
- Type A citation is a serious violation; parents should review specific inspection reports via CCLD portal
- No public parent reviews on childcarecenter.us; Google count not independently verified
- Large capacity for a Montessori school; classroom ratios should be confirmed on tour
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #198015361, active since June 2010; capacity 60 children
- Offers both private and California State Preschool services — subsidized option available for qualifying families
- Toddler program for ages 2-3 in addition to preschool and pre-K
- Facebook community page active; school described as clean, safe, and welcoming by reviewers
- Yelp listing shows 11 reviews (updated June 2026)
Considerations
- No public parent reviews on childcarecenter.us; limited verified review data
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
- No dedicated website identified in public records
- Hours 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; call ahead to confirm current year-round schedule
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed; operated by Hacienda La Puente Unified School District — public school accountability
- District-operated early learning programs typically have credentialed staff and structured curriculum
- State subsidy programs may apply; accessible to lower-income families in the district
- Embedded within the HLPUSD school system facilitating kindergarten transition
Considerations
- Full street address requires verification via HLPUSD district office or CCLD portal
- Capacity limited (24 per CCLD records); enrollment priority may go to district families
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed; second HLPUSD-operated early learning site in Hacienda Heights
- Public school district infrastructure; structured, standards-aligned early childhood curriculum
- Potential subsidy access for qualifying families through California State Preschool or Title I programs
- Facilitates smooth kindergarten transition within the HLPUSD system
Considerations
- Very small capacity (15 per CCLD records); extremely limited enrollment
- Full street address requires verification via HLPUSD or CCLD portal
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
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