Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Rowland Heights across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Rowland Heights. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
childcarepreschoolstate-funded
Options State Preschool — Jellick is a state-preschool program operated by Options for Learning, a well-established nonprofit early childhood education organization serving the San Gabriel Valley. Located at 1400 S Jellick Ave in Rowland Heights, it serves 24 children and holds an active CCLD license (#191500936) with continuous operation since February 2003, most recently confirmed operating as of January 2026. As a state-funded program, it offers affordable access for eligible families on the eastern side of the community. The center carries one Type B citation on its recent inspection record, and the small capacity means waitlists are common; additionally, no public parent reviews are available to independently assess parent experience.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Top 3 in Rowland Heights
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Best Infant Care
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