Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool is an established, California-licensed infant center and preschool on Golden Triangle Road in Santa Clarita, serving ages 10 weeks through 6 years. Operating continuously since 1979, the center has built an exceptional reputation for stability and quality—42 Yelp reviews praise staff who "go above and beyond," while an extraordinary 90% of teachers have served more than five years, with several tenured over two decades. Full-day care runs 6:00 am to 6:00 pm with flexible half-day options, and the center's intentionally small capacity of 18 children supports the high-touch approach families consistently describe as industry-leading in the Santa Clarita Valley. Given the strong demand reputation, families should expect waiting lists and reach out early for tours.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality9.0
Compassion9.0
Management8.0
Culture9.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Summer camp. Optional Lunch Bunch program (a 2-hour extended day on Wednesdays/Thursdays for 3's and TK programs).
What sets it apart: Operating since 1979 serving the Santa Clarita Valley. Full Day Program 6am-6pm for ages 10 weeks to 6 years and Half Day Program 9am-12pm for ages 2-6 years; year-round enrollment and in-person tours offered.
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#1 in Santa Clarita
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">#1 in Santa Clarita</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Santa Clarita. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.</span>
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Top 100 in California
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 100 in California</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across California.</span>
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Best for Safety
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest safety score in Santa Clarita. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.</span>
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Best Teachers
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Teachers</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Santa Clarita. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</span>
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Santa Clarita. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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Best Infant Care
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Infant Care</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Santa Clarita. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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