Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Child Care Center (license #191570991) operated by Mexican American Opportunity Foundation — established non-profit with deep roots in SE LA County
- Capacity of 117 children; serves ages 18 months–5 years with infant care, Head Start, and subsidized preschool programs
- High/Scope curriculum used for kindergarten readiness — evidence-based approach
- Positive Yelp reviews: staff described as 'friendly and caring about children's education'
- Subsidized care available — serves income-qualifying working-class Pico Rivera families
- MAOF is a well-established bilingual/Spanish-speaking organization serving Latino communities
Considerations
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search — verify current Google Business profile
- Income and eligibility requirements apply for subsidized slots — not universally available
- Capacity of 117 children is large — may feel less intimate than smaller centers
- Yelp listing active but no star count confirmed in public search results
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Early Learning Program attached to St. Marianne School (est. 1953), an Archdiocesan Catholic school
- Yelp reviewers describe teachers as 'caring, compassionate, passionate' with administrators 'very motivated and knowledgeable'
- Academic setting with clear pre-K to 8th grade pathway on same campus
- 213 enrolled students in PK–8 — established, stable school community
- Niche listing shows positive family reviews for the school overall
- Bilingual/Spanish-speaking staff available in this majority-Latino Pico Rivera community
Considerations
- Faith-based (Catholic) institution — faith formation is integrated; may not suit all families
- No confirmed Google rating found for the preschool/early learning program specifically
- Limited capacity (15 children) for early learning slots — contact early to check availability
- Early learning hours (not full-day extended care confirmed) — verify schedule directly
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Child Care Center (license #198012883) with capacity for 62 children ages 2–6
- 5.0 out of 5 stars on PrivateSchoolReview.com based on 4 reviews; 26 reviews on Yelp
- Includes private on-site full-day kindergarten program — rare in Pico Rivera
- Parents report children graduate kindergarten 'far above grade level,' crediting reading program
- Faculty described as 'friendly and understanding — treat children and parents like family'
- Open 6:30 AM–5:30 PM Monday–Friday; year-round care with summer camp
Considerations
- One review on a childcare platform noted 'school morale is very low' and concerns about owner management style — management inconsistency reported
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search — verify current Google Business profile
- Closes at 5:30 PM — earlier than many competitors; not suitable for late-shift workers
- Does not accept infants — minimum age 2 years
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Child Care Center (license #198008369) attached to the well-regarded Armenian Mesrobian K–12 school
- Capacity for 50 children ages 2–5; licensed since 2003
- School earns A– grade on Niche (4.33/5) overall — reflects broader institutional quality
- Established private school campus with structured academic pathway from preschool through high school
- Most recent CCLD inspection (June 2026) resulted in no citations — currently clean
Considerations
- State inspection records note one Type A citation (July 2024) for hazardous items being accessible to children, including cleaning supplies, sharp objects and paint; records indicate the items were corrected during the visit.
- 5 total citations on CCLD record — above county average of 2.1
- No confirmed Google rating found for the preschool specifically — verify current Google Business profile
- Faith-based and culturally Armenian institution — may not be the best fit for all families
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Child Care Center (license #198018287) with capacity for 100 children ages 0–5 and pregnant women
- Non-profit organization providing high-quality early education and comprehensive developmental services
- Strong emphasis on serving Latino families in SE Los Angeles County
- Licensed since May 2015 — over 10 years of continuous operation at this location
- Last inspected May 18, 2026 — recently reviewed for compliance
Considerations
- 5 citations on CCLD record (1 Type A — serious violation; 3 Type B); above the county average of 2.1 citations
- Type A citation indicates a condition that posed an immediate health or safety risk — review CCLD records before enrolling
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search — verify current Google Business profile
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed child care center established in 1969 — over 55 years of continuous operation
- Open 6:15 AM–6:30 PM Monday–Friday — among the widest operating hours in Pico Rivera
- Yahoo Local reviewer noted: 'Both of my kids attended this preschool and really enjoyed it. They were well taken care of and well prepared for school'
- Long community history suggests stable staff and institutional knowledge
Considerations
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search — verify current Google Business profile
- No active website found — contact by phone to verify current enrollment and status
- Does not appear to accept infants — primarily preschool-age
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Child Care Center (license #198020812) serving ages 2–6 in Pico Rivera
- Yelp listing active (updated January 2026) with photos — confirmed operating
- Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM; convenient central Pico Rivera location on Passons Blvd
- Small enrollment cap of 28 children — low child-to-staff ratios possible
Considerations
- No confirmed Google rating found through public search — verify current Google Business profile
- Small capacity (28 children) — limited availability; contact early for enrollment
- Closes at 5:30 PM — not ideal for late-shift working families
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #198014619, active since September 2008; capacity 60 children serving infants through preschool
- Part of Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services — a recognized LA County nonprofit devoted to raising quality of child care in Latino communities
- Head Start and Early Head Start programming — federally funded with income-based access for qualifying Pico Rivera families
- Capacity 60 children including infant slots — meaningful infant program access for working parents in Pico Rivera
- Multiple Plaza de la Raza sites across LA County — access to organization-wide professional development resources for teaching staff
- CCLD filing shows one Type B citation across inspections as of last check — relatively clean record for a Head Start center
Considerations
- Head Start income eligibility requirements limit access for families above the income threshold — not universally accessible
- CCLD record notes a 2023 and 2025 inspection with Type B citation; families should pull full report at ccld.ca.gov
- Limited operating information available in public directories — families should contact center directly for hours and enrollment process
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #198018287, active since May 2015; capacity 100 children — the second-largest center in Pico Rivera by capacity
- Plaza de la Raza CDS organizational umbrella provides professional oversight, curriculum resources, and federally monitored Head Start standards
- Head Start programming with income-based access — free early childhood education for qualifying Pico Rivera families
- 100-child capacity with infant slots — meaningful scale for a Head Start program serving a densely populated ZIP 90660
- Most recent CCLD inspection May 18, 2026 confirms current active licensing and operation
- Located on Cord Ave — accessible from eastern Pico Rivera and the Whittier border area
Considerations
- CCLD record shows 1 Type A citation and 2 Type B citations including an inspection history dating through 2026 — Type A is a serious designation; full CCLD report review at ccld.ca.gov is required before enrollment
- Head Start eligibility limits access for families above federal income thresholds
- Shares organizational management with Pio Pico Center; families comparing the two sites should visit both before selecting
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt4
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #198012883, active since January 2007; capacity 62 children serving PreK through Kindergarten
- GreatSchools rating 3.0 from 4 reviews — provides some parent-sourced quality signal for a smaller Pico Rivera center
- Enrollment of approximately 60–70 students with average class size of 20 — mid-sized classes offer structured learning environment
- Reading program cited positively by some parents — structured literacy component noted in private school review profiles
- Located on Durfee Ave in the heart of ZIP 90660 — convenient for central Pico Rivera families
- Licensed since 2007; 19-year operational history in Pico Rivera community
Considerations
- One parent review reports low staff morale and alleges owner intimidates teachers — management concern flagged on childcarecenter.us
- Same review notes teachers observed texting during supervision and student accommodations being disregarded — supervision and IEP compliance concern
- CCLD inspection record shows Type B citations in 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026 — recurrent citations across four consecutive inspection cycles; full CCLD record review at ccld.ca.gov is essential before enrolling
- GreatSchools 3.0 from only 4 reviews — small sample size limits confidence in the rating
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