Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Lakewood across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Lakewood. 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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St. Timothy Lutheran Preschool at 4645 Woodruff Ave in Lakewood, California is a licensed faith-based provider serving infants through Pre-K children with a combined capacity of 96 (72 in day care, 24 in infant center). Operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM since 1995, the center offers full-time and part-time enrollment with sibling discounts. Its mission-driven staffing operates within a Christian community framework, incorporating weekly chapel services and thematic lessons aligned with age-appropriate development. Parent feedback on review platforms is mixed, and prospective families should review the center's CCLD inspection record; the faith-based environment may not align with all family preferences.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based Christian preschool aiming to provide an age-appropriate physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual foundation in a caring Christian environment. Uses thematic lessons and activities.
What sets it apart: Serves infant through Pre-K. Open Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm (closed national holidays and Good Friday). Full-time and part-time enrollment options and a sibling discount are offered.
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Top 3 in Lakewood
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Best Infant Care
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