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 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 Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Whittier. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Santa Fe Kids Company of California is a large, CCLD Day Care Center (License #198015819, capacity 131) on Washington Boulevard in Whittier, serving children ages 2 through Kindergarten. With 47 years in operation and a BBB A+ rating, the center offers sequential Preschool, TK, and Kindergarten programs allowing families to stay in one community through transition, backed by strong parent reviews citing flexible scheduling and fair pricing. Extended hours (6:15 am–6:30 pm) and acceptance of government-subsidized programs extend access to working families across the Whittier and Santa Fe Springs corridor. However, the center's CCLD inspection record includes Type A and Type B citations from recent years (2022, 2025), which families should review in detail at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Offers educational instruction paired with a wide variety of extracurricular and developmentally appropriate activities designed to facilitate child growth. Specific activity types are not detailed.
What sets it apart: Serving Santa Fe Springs for over 45 years; enrolling children ages 2 to 6. Open Monday through Friday 6:15 AM - 6:30 PM with part-time and full-time instruction and varied pricing to fit family needs.
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