Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Whittier across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Whittier. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Whittier. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Whittier. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Whittier. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Whittier. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Broadoaks School of Whittier College is a historic, college-affiliated preschool and kindergarten program located on the Whittier College campus in Whittier, California, serving children ages 2.5 through early elementary years. Founded in 1906 and connected to Whittier College since 1931, the school stands out for exceptionally qualified faculty who hold college-level child development credentials and maintain notably low student-to-teacher ratios praised by families for teaching quality. The program's commitment to inclusive education includes serving children with special needs—including learning disabilities and behavior disorders—alongside typical peers in a research-based, student-centered learning environment. It offers enrichment and before-and-after school care, as well as structured summer camp programs. As a primarily preschool-to-kindergarten center with limited public review presence online, prospective families may find the absence of Google or third-party platform reviews a constraint when researching fit and operations.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes research-based, student-centered practices; teachers empower students to explore, overcome challenges, and grow into their potential. Learning environment described as safe, supportive, and vibrant.
Programs & activities: Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten programs; enrichment and Before & After School programs; summer camps (Early Childhood Summer Camp ages 2.5-4 and Summer Day Camp ages 5-12).
What sets it apart: Located on the Whittier College campus in Whittier, CA; celebrating its 120-year anniversary in 2026, providing care for generations. No specific accreditations, awards, tuition, meals, hours, or ratios stated on this page.
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Top 3 in Whittier
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Whittier. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Whittier. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</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 Whittier. 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 K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Whittier. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Whittier. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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