Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Whittier. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Whittier. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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.
Full Ranking Detail
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Lincoln Center is a DCF-licensed childcare provider at 12620 Broadway in Whittier, California, serving children with a licensed capacity of 45. Established in 2008, the center maintains an unblemished inspection record across recent evaluations in 2022, 2024, and 2025, with an active California Department of Social Services evaluation as of January 2026. The absence of a website and public reviews limits what prospective families can independently verify about daily operations and parent experiences.
Safety7.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Best for Safety
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Best Management
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