Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in South Gate. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in South Gate. 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 South Gate. 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 South Gate. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
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Kiddie Crest Academy is a CCLD-licensed infant and toddler specialist on Paramount Boulevard in South Gate, operating since 1979 and holding one of the longest continuous infant programs in the area. With capacity for 51 children and extended hours from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, the center serves families needing full-day infant care and is staffed with CPR and first-aid certified providers who offer meals on-site. Its freeway-accessible location has been noted favorably by parents seeking convenient access. The center does not participate in subsidized child care programs, and its recent regulatory history includes three Type B citations and a complaint investigation as of June 2025, warranting careful review by prospective families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Best Infant Care
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