Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Walnut. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Walnut. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Walnut. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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Creekside Montessori Preschool is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center (license #198020331, active since November 2019) in Walnut, CA serving ages 2–6 through authentic Montessori education in mixed-age classrooms. The center operates extended hours (7:30 am–6:00 pm, Monday–Friday) with capacity for 105 children and emphasizes integrated learning through traditional Montessori materials, monthly unit studies, music appreciation, and outdoor activities. Parent reviews on Tootris consistently describe the facility as "clean and organized" with "caring and friendly" teachers, and a 13-review Yelp listing with 60+ photos (updated March 2026) provides substantial public documentation. As a newer license (2019), the center has less tenure than some established Walnut providers, and the large capacity warrants confirming actual classroom sizes and student-teacher ratios during a visit.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori Method, emphasizing development of the whole child through integrated learning experiences throughout the day.
Programs & activities: Montessori curriculum, monthly unit studies, music appreciation, outside classroom activities, extra curricular activities, and a summer program.
What sets it apart: Enrolls children ages 2-5 years; located in Walnut, CA; describes a peaceful and safe learning environment. Site does not state accreditations, hours, tuition, meals, ratios, or security details.
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Best K-Ready
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