Rowland Heights, CA · Los Angeles County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Rowland Heights, California

Known as "Little Taipei" for its thriving Taiwanese community and concentration of authentic Taiwanese, Chinese, and Asian restaurants and businesses, Rowland Heights became a major hub for Taiwanese immigration starting in the 1980s and remains one of Southern California's most distinctive Asian American cultural centers today. The community celebrates this heritage prominently each year with the Lunar New Year Parade, a massive family-friendly event featuring traditional Chinese dragon dancers, Korean drum groups, and Vietnamese cultural performances. Originally settled in 1842 as part of the Mexican land grant Rancho La Puente, Rowland Heights has transformed from its roots in orange groves and ranching into a vibrant, diverse neighborhood that honors both its multicultural present and historic past. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Rowland Heights, CA. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Southlands Christian Schools — Preschool
18550 Farjardo St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedFaith-BasedNiche A+
7.3/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • CCLD license #198017524, active since July 2014; capacity 120 children
  • Niche.com grade A+ for Southlands Christian Schools; ranked in top 20% of private schools in California
  • Parents report daily photos and messages from teachers; graduation ceremonies and special events celebrated
  • Teachers described as approachable, kind, and willing to go above and beyond academically and spiritually
  • Yelp listing shows 59 reviews (updated May 2026); GreatSchools 4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Considerations

  • Christian faith curriculum is central; families seeking secular preschool should visit first
  • Campus described as not particularly large given enrollment size
  • Preschool is the entry point of a PK-12 system; some families may prefer a standalone early childhood center
  • No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
2
Options State Preschool — Rowland
2036 S Fullerton Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedState Preschool
5.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #198000227, active; one of the oldest licensed preschool programs in the area (originally licensed pre-2000)
  • State Preschool program focused on kindergarten readiness; subsidized tuition may be available for qualifying families
  • Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday; recent inspection January 16, 2025
  • Mission: 'preparing preschoolers and their families for kindergarten through high quality, developmental, educational programs'

Considerations

  • Small capacity (28 children); limited spots available, especially mid-year
  • State preschool income eligibility requirements apply; not open to all families
  • Two Type B citations on record from recent inspections
3
Options State Preschool — Jellick
1400 S Jellick Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedState Preschool
5.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #191500936, active since February 2003; capacity 24 children
  • Most recent inspection January 14, 2026 — confirmed currently operating
  • Part of Options for Learning, a well-established nonprofit early childhood education organization in the San Gabriel Valley
  • Convenient second Options location in Rowland Heights for families on the eastern side of the community

Considerations

  • Small capacity (24 children); wait lists common
  • State preschool eligibility requirements limit access
  • One Type B citation on record from inspections between 2022-2026
4
Angela Preschool & Kindergarten
1930 Nogales St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedLarge Capacity
5.6/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #198016106, active; large licensed capacity of 230 children serving the Rowland Heights community
  • Most recent CCLD inspection dated December 2, 2025 — facility confirmed currently open
  • Serves preschool and kindergarten ages; bilingual Chinese/English instruction available given community demographics
  • Strong local presence since 2010 serving the large Chinese and Taiwanese community in Rowland Heights

Considerations

  • CCLD record shows 1 Type A citation and 4 Type B citations — more serious violations than average
  • Large capacity (230) may result in less individualized attention per child
  • No public website identified in directory records
5
Fairway Education Center
19560 E Walnut Dr S, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedEst. 1988
5.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #198005873; established 1988 — long-standing presence in Rowland Heights
  • Serves children ages 2 years 9 months through 6 years; 76 students in PK through Kindergarten
  • Own website at fairwayeducation.com indicating active operation with dedicated administration
  • School year program with bilingual programming consistent with the community's Chinese/Taiwanese population

Considerations

  • CCLD record shows license as CLOSED — families must verify current operating status directly before enrolling
  • If confirmed closed, remove from consideration; listed here for completeness based on active website presence
  • Limited inspection data visible in public records
6
Little Angels Preschool
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.4/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD licensed Day Care Center in Rowland Heights; capacity 30 children
  • All teachers and staff reported ECE-certified by California Department of Education
  • Low student-to-teacher ratio for individualized learning; developmentally appropriate experiences
  • Bright, well-organized environment with variety of learning experiences encouraging exploration

Considerations

  • Full street address not confirmed in public CCLD lookup; verify directly before enrollment
  • Small capacity (30); limited enrollment availability
  • No website identified in public records
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