Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed; operated by Tzu Chi Education Foundation (established nonprofit)
- Top-ranked private preschool in Monrovia per Private School Review 2026
- Bilingual Mandarin/English curriculum with Buddhist-inspired values (compassion, respect)
- Serves 72 students in Nursery/Pre-K; phone (626) 305-1188; M–F 7:30 am–6:00 pm
Considerations
- Google star rating not confirmed from a primary attributed source
- Buddhist-values curriculum may not suit all families
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Day Care Center AND Infant Center (licenses 198019317/198019318); capacity 132
- Yelp: 45 reviews with strong parent feedback
- Enrichment programs include Music, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, Dance, and Ballet
- Full-day M–F 6:30 am–6:30 pm; founded 2017 with modern facilities
Considerations
- Google star rating not confirmed from a primary attributed source
- Name can cause confusion — physically located in Monrovia, not Arcadia
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed; operated by Options for Learning — established nonprofit since 1981
- Head Start / State Preschool program prepares children for kindergarten
- Free or subsidized enrollment for eligible families
- Part of a 90+ location network serving 9,000+ children annually across SGV
Considerations
- Income eligibility requirements apply for subsidized slots
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care3
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- 12 Yelp reviews (updated March 2026) — 100% recommend on Facebook (6 reviews); parents describe a welcoming environment with STEAM-integrated curriculum
- Founded in 1980 — over 45 years of continuous service to the Monrovia community; year-round program with academic curriculum during the school year and play-based summer program
- STEAM curriculum integrated throughout: enrichment programs include Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, dance, cooking, and regular field trips — broad extracurricular offerings for a community preschool
- Located at 240 E Foothill Blvd in Monrovia 91016; Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm — full working-day coverage
- Serves children up to age 6; school promotes self-discipline, respect, and independence as daily learning outcomes alongside academics
- Active Instagram presence (@foothillpreschoolmonrovia) with ongoing updates — indicates engaged administration and parent communication
Considerations
- CCLD license status listed as 'PENDING' in ChildcareCenter.us records — families should verify current active license status directly at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling
- 12 Yelp reviews — a smaller public review base than some Monrovia peers; harder to assess consistency of care across staff
- No confirmed infant program — families with infants under 2 need to verify age admission policies
- Families should pull the full CCLD inspection report at ccld.ca.gov to confirm no outstanding compliance issues given the pending license note
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care3
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Part of Monrovia Unified School District — CCLD-licensed public preschool program with district-level curriculum alignment to TK and kindergarten; capacity over 200 children
- Chamber of Commerce listing shows 4.6 stars from 11 reviewers; Yelp updated March 2026 — positive parent feedback on individualized educational programs and teacher quality
- Serves children with special needs alongside typically developing peers — inclusive enrollment supported by MUSD's special education resources
- Principal Angel Arias leads active school community; school Instagram @celccubs documents ongoing curriculum and family events
- Located at 1000 S Canyon Blvd, Monrovia 91016 — large dedicated early learning campus within the Monrovia USD footprint
- Public school preschool pricing — significantly lower cost than private centers for income-qualified and district-resident families
Considerations
- Public school enrollment priority — district residency and eligibility rules apply; not open-enrollment for all Monrovia families
- Large program (200+ children) — may not suit families seeking a smaller, more intimate preschool setting
- CCLD license details should be confirmed at ccld.ca.gov — public schools operate under CCLD licensing but inspection record accessibility may vary
- No confirmed extended care past district hours — families needing early drop-off before 7:00 am or late pickup after 6:00 pm should confirm availability
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed; large capacity (190); operated by Monrovia Unified School District
- Strong kindergarten readiness focus as part of MUSD pipeline
- Public district program — may offer subsidized enrollment
Considerations
- District preschools may have enrollment priority rules
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #191598056, open since January 1992 — over 30 years of continuous Monrovia service; CCLD inspections May 2025 and January 2025 both show 'No Citations'
- High/Scope curriculum — research-backed active learning approach where children learn through plan-do-review cycles; used consistently across the Options for Learning network
- Needs-based income-qualified enrollment — provides high-quality early childhood education to Monrovia's lower-income families who otherwise may not access licensed center care
- Part of the Options for Learning nonprofit network, a well-established San Gabriel Valley early childhood education provider operating since 1975
- Located at 418 California St near Rotary Park, Monrovia 91016 — neighborhood-embedded program; Monday–Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Clean CCLD compliance record — two consecutive 'No Citations' inspections through 2025 indicate consistent regulatory compliance
Considerations
- Hours 9:00 am–5:00 pm only — narrower than many Monrovia peers; may not accommodate full working-day schedules for many families
- Income-qualified enrollment — families above income thresholds may not be eligible; contact Options for Learning directly to confirm eligibility
- Capacity of 22 children — small program; availability may be limited and waitlists common given community demand
- No confirmed infant program — preschool-age focus; families with children under 3 should confirm eligibility
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Day Care Center
- Yelp 4.1 stars (15+ reviews) — positive parent feedback
- Spanish emergent language program embedded in daily curriculum
- Smaller teacher-to-child ratios noted; accepts children ages 2–5 (non-potty-trained welcome)
- M–F 7:00 am–6:00 pm
Considerations
- Google star rating not confirmed from a primary attributed source
- Ages 2–5 only — no infant care
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed (FacDetail #191590557); capacity 40; M–F 7:00 am–6:00 pm
- Yelp: 25 reviews with positive community presence
- Lutheran faith-based environment; teachers provide quality care for ages 2–6
- Member of Monrovia Chamber of Commerce
Considerations
- Google star rating not confirmed from a primary attributed source
- Small capacity (40) may mean waitlists
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #191596102, open since May 1990 — over 35 years of continuous operation; CCLD inspection May 1, 2025 shows 'No Citations'
- Federal Head Start program — provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services; rigorous federal quality standards overlay state CCLD requirements
- Part of the Options for Learning nonprofit network serving the San Gabriel Valley since 1975 — well-established organizational backing, staff training, and curriculum infrastructure
- Located at 527 S Mountain Ave near Recreation Park in Monrovia 91016 — park-adjacent setting with outdoor play access
- No-cost enrollment for eligible families — Head Start serves children from birth to 5 at no cost for qualifying low-income families
Considerations
- Hours 9:00 am–5:00 pm — narrow operating window compared to private centers; may not fit full working-day schedules
- Income-qualified enrollment only — families above federal poverty guideline thresholds are not eligible; contact program directly to confirm eligibility
- Capacity of 22 children — very limited enrollment; waitlists are common in Head Start programs
- No confirmed infant program — preschool-age focus; families with infants should confirm eligibility and age slots
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