Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in San Dimas across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
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.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in San Dimas. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in San Dimas. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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.
Full Ranking Detail
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Faith Lutheran Daycare and Preschool is a long-standing faith-based center at 505 E Bonita Ave in San Dimas, serving children ages 2–6 within a Christian environment. Operating for over 50 years, the center features three age-based classrooms (Ladybugs, Honeybees, Butterflies) and offers a daily curriculum grounded in Christian values alongside traditional preschool activities—arts and crafts, outdoor play, field trips, and community visitors. The center consistently earns strong parent feedback (5.0 stars on Yelp with 15 reviews), with its director Ms. Nancy notably praised for her hands-on leadership. Hours run 7:30 AM–6:00 PM with capacity of 58 under CCLD license #191590542, and the center offers Parent Night Out events for families needing flexible care. The center serves children ages 2–6 only and does not provide infant care.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based Christian preschool program connected to Faith Lutheran Church. Stated purpose is to provide a flexible school program based on each individual child's needs within a Christian environment.
Programs & activities: Arts and crafts, sand/outdoor play, computer activities, field trips, community visitors (e.g., firefighters), religious/church activities, and special events such as pancake parties and bike day.
What sets it apart: Licensed for children ages 2-6, organized into three age-based classrooms (Ladybugs, Honeybees, Butterflies). Operating over 50 years in San Dimas; enrolling for 2026-2027; limited space with tours by appointment; Parent Night Out childcare events.
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in San Dimas. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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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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