Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Monrovia across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Monrovia. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Monrovia. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Options for Learning — Recreation Park is a CCLD-licensed nonprofit childcare center at 527 S Mountain Ave in Monrovia, California, operated by the established Options for Learning organization since 1981. The center offers a Head Start and State Preschool program designed to prepare children for kindergarten transitions, with free or subsidized enrollment available to income-eligible families. As part of a 90+ location network serving over 9,000 children annually across the San Gabriel Valley, it maintains a clean inspection record and operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a capacity of 22 children. The lack of public reviews specific to this location means independent verification of parent experience depends on direct outreach.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: High quality, developmental, educational program which meets the needs of the whole child, with focus on preparing preschoolers and families for kindergarten transitions.
What sets it apart: Capacity: 22 children. Licensed since May 9, 1990 (License #191596102). Clean inspection record with no citations (2022, 2024, 2025, 2026). Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Best for Safety
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Best Management
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