Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Rancho Palos Verdes. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Peninsula Community Church Preschool is a CCLD-licensed center-based provider located at 5640 Crestridge Rd in Rancho Palos Verdes, serving children ages 2 through 5 with Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate programming. Operating since 1964 with over 60 years of early childhood education on the Peninsula, it maintains a clean inspection record with zero citations as of January 2025 under license #191602167, with capacity for 54 children. The curriculum integrates Bible content, Zoo Phonics literacy, hands-on math, music, and outdoor play, with optional extended care and summer camp. Operating hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, which works well for part-time and half-day arrangements but may not suit families needing full-time working hours; care is limited to ages 2–5 with no infant, toddler, or school-age programming.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate approach with a Bible curriculum integrated throughout. Uses Zoo Phonics for beginning literacy, hands-on math, and center-based and circle-time learning.
Programs & activities: Weekly music class, daily outdoor large-motor play, daily enrichment classes (1-2 pm), and optional early-morning and after-school extended care. Summer camp (June 15 - August 7, 2026) with rotating weekly themes.
What sets it apart: Serves ages 2-5 (toilet training not required); children of all cultures and faiths welcome. Multiple hourly schedule options (9am-12pm through 9am-5pm); teachers are ECE-trained, background-checked, and meet California licensing requirements. License #191602167; emphasizes a good teacher/student ratio and a safe, loving environment.
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