La Verne, CA · Los Angeles County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in La Verne, California

Known as the "Heart of the Orange Empire," La Verne flourished in the early 20th century as a center of Sunkist orange cultivation in the San Gabriel Valley. The city was originally founded as Lordsburg in 1887 along the Santa Fe Railroad, but took its current name in 1917 from a French term meaning "growing green." Nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, La Verne retains small-town character within metropolitan Los Angeles County, with walkable neighborhoods and quick access to hiking and mountain recreation. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in La Verne, CA. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Bright Beginnings Preschool
3602 Wheeler Ave, La Verne, CA 91750
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedEst. 2018
6.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Yelp: 36 reviews with consistently positive feedback — parents praise the director Jeni as "friendly and professional"
  • Comprehensive age coverage: infant/toddler through school-age care, open 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Uses the nationally respected Creative Curriculum across all classrooms
  • Staff described as "always involved and truly caring about each student" across multiple reviews
  • CCLD license #198019664 — most recent inspection December 2025

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp (36 reviews) is primary public review source
  • Established 2018 — shorter track record than some area competitors
  • Type B citation on file (05/29/2024) per CCLD inspection records — review report for details
2
La Verne Parent Participation Preschool
909 E Juanita Ave, La Verne, CA 91750
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedParent Co-op Since 1971
6.4/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
4
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Yelp: 4.5 stars (34–35 reviews) — called a "hidden gem" by multiple parents
  • Parent co-op model since 1971 — deep community investment and parent-teacher collaboration
  • Play-based, multicultural curriculum that allows children to grow at their own pace
  • Outstanding outdoor environment: dream-worthy playground, garden, shade, and water play
  • CCLD license #191504181 — most recent inspection October 2025

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp (34–35 reviews) is primary public review source
  • Co-op model requires regular parent participation hours — not suitable for all family schedules
  • Preschool-focused only — no infant or toddler care
  • Type A and Type B citations from June 2022 on record — review CCLD reports before enrolling
3
La Verne United Methodist Preschool
3205 D St, La Verne, CA 91750
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedChurch-Based Program
5.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Serves children ages 6 weeks–6 years in a faith-based Christian environment
  • Yelp: 4.0 stars (10 reviews) — many parents describe warm, caring staff
  • Preschool hours 8:30 AM–12:30 PM with extended care before/after; open 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Licensed for up to 44 children — moderate size fosters community feel
  • Long-established church preschool with deep La Verne community roots

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp (10 reviews) is primary public review source
  • Some reviewers noted facility appears dated; others raised concerns about infant staff attentiveness
  • One reviewer mentioned possible preferential treatment for church-connected families
  • Mixed feedback on infant/toddler room staffing — verify staffing ratios during a visit
4
Options for Learning HeadStart (Brethren)
2425 E St, La Verne, CA 91750
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedHead Start / Subsidized
5.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Federally funded Head Start program — income-eligible families can receive free or reduced-cost care
  • CCLD license #198017734 — licensed day care center for up to 46 children
  • Part of Options for Learning network, a major LA County early education provider
  • Most recent inspection March 2025 — regularly monitored facility

Considerations

  • Income eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying families only
  • Type B citations in 2023 and 2025 per CCLD inspection history — review reports before enrolling
  • Head Start programs typically operate limited daily hours
5
La Verne Parent Participation Preschool — Ramona Site (Options HS)
909 E Juanita Ave, La Verne, CA 91750
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedHead Start
5.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Options for Learning Head Start Ramona site — federally funded early learning program
  • Licensed for up to 30 children — smaller, more intimate class environment
  • Co-located with La Verne Parent Participation Preschool campus on Juanita Ave
  • Part of Options for Learning network providing comprehensive family support services

Considerations

  • Income eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying families
  • Limited enrollment capacity (30 children) — waitlists common
  • Head Start program hours typically shorter than full-day private care
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