Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #198018485, active; Infant Center type serving infants 6 weeks through kindergarten
- Exceptional student-to-teacher ratio of 3:1 with 47 students, 10 full-time and 12 part-time teachers
- Highly accelerated academic Montessori program; bi-annual parent-teacher conferences
- Spanish and Mandarin language classes from preschool age; art, soccer, ballet, and sound therapy enrichment
- Yelp listing shows 103 reviews (updated September 2025) — largest review base of any Walnut center surveyed
Considerations
- No Google rating independently verified; Yelp serves as proxy measure
- Suite location in a commercial building; no traditional school campus feel
- Capacity 15 (Infant Center license) is very small; slots fill quickly — early waitlist enrollment advised
- Tuition likely premium-priced given 3:1 ratio and language enrichment programs
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #198020764, active since June 2021; Day care center and infant center; capacity 18
- BBB A+ rating with 0 complaints; in business since January 2008 (operating prior to current license)
- TheDaycareBook rates 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews; Yelp shows 82 reviews (updated February 2026)
- Parents consistently cite significant child progress in literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and emotional regulation
- Dedicated, heart-driven teachers praised for personalized attention to each student
Considerations
- Very small licensed capacity (18); extremely limited availability — waitlist enrollment recommended early
- Newer CCLD license (2021) despite longer operational history; verify any licensing history gaps
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
- Cul-de-sac location on Alisu Ct; less visible; verify navigation before first visit
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #198017440, active; most recent inspection May 21, 2025; capacity 134
- Tzu Chi Foundation is a globally respected humanitarian Buddhist organization with strong educational values
- Established 2013; uses Brightwheel app for parent communication — parents receive real-time photos and messages
- Parent review: son attended for a year and a half and it is much better than his previous school
- Yelp listing shows 13 reviews with 82 photos (updated May 2026)
Considerations
- Buddhist humanitarian values inform the culture; families should confirm alignment with their own values
- Large capacity (134); classroom sizes and ratios should be verified on tour
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
- Hours 7:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday-Friday only; no weekend care
Safety8
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt8
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #198012090, active; 4 inspections on record, 0 Type A citations, 0 Type B citations, 0 complaints — perfect compliance record
- Most recent CCLD inspection November 4, 2025; confirmed currently open and in good standing
- Nonprofit organization founded 1989; hands-on play-oriented curriculum for toddlers through school age
- Capacity 69 children; includes meals and potty training support
- Yelp listing shows 90 reviews (updated May 2026)
Considerations
- Christian mission and curriculum is integral to programming; not suitable for families seeking secular care
- Note: one CCLD database (childcarecenter.us) incorrectly listed this center as inactive; confirmed ACTIVE via californiadaycares.com and Yelp (updated May 2026)
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
- No dedicated website identified in public records; contact via phone for enrollment
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care8
K-ready6
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD licensed Infant Center; capacity 69 children; affiliated with Mt. San Antonio College
- College-affiliated center typically staffed by credentialed ECE instructors and supervised student teachers
- Large infant and toddler capacity (69); one of the larger infant care options in Walnut
- Academic institution accountability; strong emphasis on developmentally appropriate practice
- Phone (909) 274-4920 (Mt. SAC main)
Considerations
- College campus setting; may have priority enrollment for Mt. SAC student-parents
- Full street address on campus requires verification via Mt. SAC directly
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #198020331, active since November 2019; Day Care Center; capacity 105 children
- Authentic Montessori education for ages 2-6 with mixed-age classrooms and traditional materials
- Parent reviews on Tootris describe facility as 'nice, clean and organized' with 'super friendly, sweet, and caring' teachers
- Yelp listing shows 13 reviews with 54 photos (updated March 2026)
- Extended hours 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday
Considerations
- Relatively new license (2019); less track record than some established Walnut centers
- Capacity (105) is large for Montessori; confirm actual classroom sizes and ratios on tour
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
- Limited online review volume (13 Yelp reviews); smaller feedback sample
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #198005675, active; most recent inspection October 28, 2025; capacity 72 children
- Walnut Valley Unified School District affiliated; strong local academic reputation carries over to early learning
- Year-round program with school year and summer programming; hours 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
- Age groups: Twos (2-3), Threes (3-4), Fours (4-5), Fives (5-6); broad age coverage
- Clean inspection history; district-level oversight provides accountability
Considerations
- Capacity 72; moderate size means wait lists likely for popular age groups
- No Google rating independently verified from attributed source
- District-affiliated enrollment may give priority to WVUSD families
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