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Finding the right childcare
in San Dimas, California

Once the heart of Southern California's orange-growing region, San Dimas has evolved into a vibrant community that honors its Western heritage through annual Western Days and Rodeo celebrations and a strong local art scene. The city is also home to Raging Waters Los Angeles, one of California's largest water parks, which has entertained visitors since 1983 with its expansive aquatic attractions and seasonal attractions. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in San Dimas, 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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1
Dove Day School
908 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedEst. 1972
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Established in 1972 — over 50 years of continuous operation in San Dimas
  • Serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children under one roof
  • Notably low staff turnover cited across multiple sources — experienced, stable team
  • 48 Yelp reviews with strong overall positive sentiment; parents describe a caring, nurturing environment
  • CCLD license #198016683 — most recent inspection January 2026

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp (48 reviews) is primary public review source
  • Maximum licensed capacity of 24 (infant center component) — may have limited openings
  • Type B citations issued in 2022 and 2023 per CCLD inspection history — review reports before enrolling
2
Faith Lutheran Daycare and Preschool
505 E Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed50+ Years Serving Community
6.2/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Over 50 years serving the San Dimas community — deeply established local institution
  • Yelp: 5.0 stars (15 reviews) — consistently glowing parent feedback
  • Director Ms. Nancy praised across reviews for leading by example and creating a faith-based nurturing environment
  • Licensed for children ages 2–6; hours 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
  • CCLD license #191590542 — long-standing licensed facility
  • Faith-based values woven into daily curriculum for families seeking a Christian environment

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp (15 reviews) is primary public review source
  • Ages 2–6 only — no infant care available
  • Capacity of 58 — mid-size center; may have waitlists during peak enrollment seasons
3
San Dimas-Foothill KinderCare
455 E Foothill Blvd, San Dimas, CA 91773
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNational Chain
6.1/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • National KinderCare brand with structured, research-based curriculum for infants through school age
  • Current director Roxanne Munoz has over 23 years with KinderCare — exceptional leadership continuity
  • Licensed for up to 140 children — high capacity with multiple classrooms and age groups
  • Yelp: 4.0 stars (17 reviews); GreatSchools: 5.0 (1 review) — consistent positive feedback
  • Open 6:00 AM–6:30 PM Monday–Friday — one of the longest operating windows in the area
  • CCLD licensed (single licensed child care center)

Considerations

  • No dedicated Google reviews found in research; Yelp is primary public review source
  • National chain model means curriculum and policies are standardized — less local flexibility
  • Some parents prefer smaller independent centers for more personalized attention
4
Arrow Montessori School of San Dimas
818 W Gladstone St, San Dimas, CA 91773
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedMontessori Method
6.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
4
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Dedicated Montessori program serving preschool, elementary, middle school, and summer programs
  • CCLD license #198016236 — licensed child care center with school-age program
  • Serves a broad age range — children can remain through middle school for continuity
  • Independent Montessori school offering authentic child-led, hands-on learning approach
  • GreatSchools community reviews available; long-standing San Dimas institution

Considerations

  • Type B citations in 2023 and 2025 per CCLD inspection history — review reports before enrolling
  • No infant care (primary focus is preschool and elementary Montessori)
5
Children's Montessori Center of Via Verde
1190 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedCCLD License #198020524
6.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
4
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Montessori-method preschool serving children through Grade 2
  • Yelp listing shows 14–15 reviews with 4.0-star overall rating
  • Low student-teacher ratio (approximately 4.3:1) reported — attentive individualized instruction
  • Located in the Via Verde neighborhood — convenient for east San Dimas and La Verne families
  • CCLD license #198020524 — active licensed facility

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found in research; Yelp (14–15 reviews) is primary public review source
  • Primarily preschool through Grade 2 — limited school-age extended care
  • Capacity of 74 but Montessori model works best at lower enrollment — verify current class sizes
6
KinderCare Learning Center (Via Verde)
1175 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNational Chain
5.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Second KinderCare location serving the Via Verde corridor of San Dimas
  • CCLD license #198003115 — long-standing licensed facility
  • KinderCare's national curriculum framework: structured academic readiness, social-emotional learning
  • Serves infants through school-age children with consistent program quality

Considerations

  • National chain format — less community-specific personalization than independent centers
  • Two KinderCare locations within San Dimas — confirm which campus is closer before enrolling
7
Options for Learning HeadStart/CDC (Ekstrand)
440 N Walnut Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedHead Start / Subsidized
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

  • Federally funded Head Start program — income-eligible families can receive free or reduced-cost care
  • Licensed for up to 45 children — CCLD license #198017763
  • Part of Options for Learning network, one of LA County's largest Head Start providers
  • Combines child development center (CDC) and Head Start programming for comprehensive support
  • Most recent inspection February 2026 — actively monitored facility

Considerations

  • Income eligibility requirements limit access to qualifying families
  • Type B citations in 2023, 2025, and 2026 per CCLD inspection history
  • Head Start programs often have limited hours compared to full-day private centers
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