Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in San Dimas. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in San Dimas. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in San Dimas. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in San Dimas. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in San Dimas. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in San Dimas. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Dove Day School at 908 W Arrow Hwy in San Dimas is an established center-based provider serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Operating since 1972 with notably low staff turnover, it has built a strong reputation among families; 48 Yelp reviews reflect consistent positive sentiment describing a caring, nurturing environment. The center offers infant care, preschool, before- and after-school care for Bonita Unified School District students, and summer camp, with swimming instruction available through partnerships. Theme- and skill-based curriculum balances kindergarten readiness with age-appropriate development. Licensed capacity of 24 and recent Type B citations issued in 2022 and 2023 warrant review of inspection records before enrollment.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Balances kindergarten readiness with preschool-age interests, using theme, letter, and numeral learning across classrooms while allowing individual skill development and social expression. For infants, prioritizes a safe, predictable, developmentally conscious environment with responsive caregiving.
Programs & activities: Infant care, preschool, before/after-school care for public school students, and summer camp for school-age children. Swimming instruction offered through partnerships with Fit Fins and Blue Dreams Swim School.
What sets it apart: Operating since 1960; hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm. Licensed for infant care, preschool, and after-school care; partners with Bonita Unified School District. Site does not state meals, ratios, tuition, or security details.
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Best Teachers
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Best Infant Care
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in San Dimas. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Best Culture
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in San Dimas. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in San Dimas. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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