Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt8
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- 5.0 Yelp rating from 78 reviews — 72 five-star reviews; one of the highest-rated licensed child care centers in Anaheim Hills
- Owner Kim praised by name: 'a lovely woman who knows all of the kids' names and truly cares about the level of education her school offers'
- CCLD licensed Day Care Center (#304370748) and Infant Center (#304370749) serving infants 6 weeks through school age; capacity 52
- Programs available 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week with flexible 3-hour, 6-hour, and full-day options — outstanding scheduling flexibility
- Highly trained teachers with individualized academic environment; all staff complete rigorous screening and fingerprinting
- Operating Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM in east Anaheim Hills neighborhood
Considerations
- 2 Yelp reviews out of 78 are 1-star — small minority of disatisfied parents flagged
- Premium Anaheim Hills location may command higher tuition than central Anaheim alternatives
- Limited public CCLD citation detail confirmed; verify inspection records at ccld.dss.ca.gov
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Founded 1982 — one of the longest-operating Montessori programs in Orange County
- All lead teachers are Montessori certified with 80+ years of combined experience at this school
- GreatSchools: 5.0 stars from 6 reviews
- Yelp: 15 reviews (rating not independently confirmed from search results)
- Serves 85+ children ages 2–7 across pre-primary, kindergarten, and first-grade programs
- CCLD License 300614024; Day Care Center; licensed for 61 children
- Hours 7:00 AM–4:30 PM; stable long-tenured staff reported
Considerations
- Google review count not independently confirmed — cannot verify Google star rating
- Yellow Pages listing shows 1-star rating — source and context unclear; not consistent with GreatSchools or Yelp
- Hours end at 4:30 PM — shorter than most centers; may not suit full-time working parents
- Does not serve infants — preschool-focused program starting at age 2
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 4.4 Birdeye rating from 27 reviews; 91 ResellerRatings reviews at 4.35 stars and 63 Yelp reviews — strong multi-platform presence
- LifeSmart curriculum inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory — individualized, milestone-based approach
- Director Perla praised for quick responsiveness and strong school management
- Staff including Ms. Jen, Ms. Jazmin, Ms. Kelsie, and Ms. Nicole praised by name for warmth and creativity
- CCLD licensed; serves infants 6 weeks through school-age 12 years; open 6:30 AM–6:15 PM M-F
- Type B citations only (2 total across 3 inspections since 2006) — no serious safety violations on record
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps review count found — Birdeye/Yelp ratings used as primary signals
- Corporate chain setting — experience may vary by individual classroom teacher
- Type B citations noted in 2021, 2023, and 2025 inspections — minor regulatory issues ongoing
- Capacity 48 per infant center and 28 per day care license — two separate CCLD licenses
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 4.6 Yelp rating from 27 reviews — highly regarded by local families
- Exceptional 4:1 student-teacher ratio; serves 6 weeks through 3rd grade
- Parents report teachers are 'truly exceptional — experienced, passionate, and deeply committed to each child's unique needs'
- Long-tenured staff creating stable, consistent caregiving relationships
- Authentic Montessori philosophy with child-led learning across all age groups
- Operating Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM; enrollment of approximately 62 students
Considerations
- Yearly tuition around $1,300/month — premium pricing for the area
- Limited public information on CCLD inspection history for this location
Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 4.2 Yelp rating from 37 reviews; parents describe it as 'the BEST preschool experience' with children well-prepared for kindergarten
- Authentic Montessori-enriched curriculum; traditional Montessori practices using technology integration in a stimulating environment
- Small class sizes — 'My kids get personalized learning and attention which is partly due to the small class size'
- All teachers praised as 'amazing, loving, kind' with deep early childhood expertise in leadership team
- CCLD-licensed Day Care Center (#304370749) in Anaheim Hills; open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Serves children 18 months to 5 years; established campus with full Montessori materials
Considerations
- One documented review raises concern about staff-to-child ratios during classroom transitions — center responded with context
- Ages 18 months–5 years only; no infant program below 18 months and limited school-age coverage
- CCLD license status listed as active; verify current inspection details at ccld.dss.ca.gov
6
6.4/ 10
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 41 Yelp reviews with consistently enthusiastic parent feedback — 'Absolutely FANTASTIC quality of care'
- Family-owned and women-led business established in 1992 — over 30 years serving Anaheim Hills families
- All-day meals included in tuition (breakfast, lunch, snacks, juice, milk) — strong value proposition
- Full age coverage: infants through kindergarten; licensed capacity 83 children (CCLD #304370604)
- Philosophy emphasizes quality care beyond minimum licensing requirements with focus on parent-child interaction
- Operating Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM in east Anaheim Hills
Considerations
- Yelp listing last updated July 2025 — confirm current operating status and enrollment availability
- Exact Yelp star rating not confirmed in public search results; review sentiment strongly positive but aggregate rating unverified
- Corporate-style suite-based location — no large outdoor campus typical of newer purpose-built preschools
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready5
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Described by community members as 'the number one childcare facility in Anaheim' — often operates with a waitlist
- Exceptional 1:4 infant/toddler ratio (6 weeks–24 months) — among the lowest ratios of any Anaheim center
- Curriculum includes theme days, Christmas shows, love luncheons, teddy bear picnics — highly engaged family community
- CCLD-licensed Infant Center (#304370908) at Grace Lutheran campus; reopened after transition from Anaheim Presbyterian Children's Center
- Serves 6 weeks to 6 years: infants, toddlers, preschool, and T-K; located in central Anaheim (92805)
- Small licensed capacity of 21 children — intimate, stable caregiving relationships for infants and young toddlers
Considerations
- Waitlist reported — enrollment may not be immediately available; contact well in advance of need
- Faith-based (Lutheran) campus setting — may not suit all families
- Small capacity of 21 means limited enrollment windows; verify current openings before applying
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 4.3 Yelp rating from 26 reviews — well-regarded by local families
- Director Ms. Dayani has many years of experience and is described as 'a wonderful director'
- Parents praise 'warm, welcoming, home-like atmosphere' with relaxed Montessori approach
- Large outdoor yard and playground — rare for central Anaheim urban setting
- Accepts CalWorks, CHS, and Department of Education subsidies — accessible to lower-income families
- Open 6:30 AM–6:00 PM M-F; serves ages 18 months–6 years; CCLD Day Care Center license #304370936
Considerations
- One reviewer noted limited emphasis on potty training
- Capacity 60 but no confirmed infant (under 18 months) program
- Hours end at 6:00 PM — slightly earlier than some competing centers
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Montessori-inspired curriculum emphasizing Language Arts, Math, and Social Sciences; Creative Learning Experience for infants through school age
- Parent reviews note teachers are 'very warm and pleasant,' facility is clean and well-maintained, and teachers are really nice and patient
- Boutique Anaheim Hills location with very low enrollment — exceptional child-to-teacher ratio
- Sister campus to well-reviewed Garden Grove location (78 Yelp reviews at 4.5 stars) — shared operational standards and curriculum
- CCLD-licensed; located in east Anaheim Hills (92807); open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
Considerations
- Very small enrollment (approximately 11 children reported) — may indicate limited programming or capacity constraints
- No independent Yelp reviews found for this specific Anaheim location; all public review data is for the Garden Grove campus
- Verify CCLD license number and open/active status for Anaheim location directly at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 9 childcarecenter.us reviews consistently described as 'amazing' and 'wonderful'
- Faith-based program offering private-school-style education at affordable tuition ($125–$175/week full-time)
- Parents report children love attending and teachers are caring and dedicated
- CCLD School Age Day Care Center license #304370920; serves ages 18 months through school-age
Considerations
- Small capacity of 14 children — may have long waitlist
- Limited online presence; no dedicated detailed curriculum information publicly available
- School-age CCLD license designation — confirm current programs with center directly
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Fully accredited through NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation) — independent quality verification
- Over 35 years of continuous operation in Northeast Anaheim
- CCLD License 300601036; active per licensing records
- Connected to Zion Lutheran School (K-8) — smooth transition pathway for preschool graduates
- Strong faith-based community; parents of K-8 Zion school describe patient, dedicated teachers
- Located at 222 N East St — accessible northeast Anaheim location
Considerations
- Lutheran faith focus — not suitable for all families
- Does not appear to serve newborn infants
- Daycare.com listing shows 0 reviews; Winnie listing shows no reviews — limited digital presence
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 45 Yelp reviews; Directors Summer and Amanda praised as professional, prepared, and always available to parents
- Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years; open 6:30 AM-6:30 PM M-F with reliable full-day extended-hours coverage
- Parents report strong developmental outcomes: four-year-olds writing names, two-year-olds showing advanced language skills
- Staff described as hands-on team players who warmly greet each child by name every morning
- National KinderCare curriculum with structured learning and play balanced across all age groups
- CCLD licensed since 1997; large community footprint across multiple Anaheim-area locations
Considerations
- Daycares.co rating of 3.8 from 12 verified reviews — below-average relative to competing Anaheim centers
- One CCLD sub-license (304270365) listed as CLOSED on childcarecenter.us — families should confirm current full operating status
- Corporate chain setting — teacher consistency and program quality can vary over time and by room
- 3.8 rating is the lowest confirmed rating among Anaheim centers in this guide
- No independently confirmed Google Maps rating — 3.8 figure sourced from daycares.co verified reviews
- Verify full CCLD inspection history at ccld.dss.ca.gov; limited citation details available in public sources
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 42 Yelp reviews — good community visibility for a smaller independent center
- Established in 1995 with nearly 30 years of continuous operation in central Anaheim
- CCLD Day Care Center + Infant Center license #304371253; serves infants through kindergarten
- Curriculum focuses on academic, physical, and social development with hands-on learning centers, music, and art
- Before/after school care and summer programs available; open 6:30 AM–6:00 PM M-F
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio at the preschool level; CPR-certified staff
Considerations
- Small capacity of 30 children — confirm enrollment availability before visiting
- Limited curriculum details publicly available; independent program vs. national brand
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Founded in 1984 — over 40 years of continuous child care service in west Anaheim; part of statewide Catalyst Kids network (150+ centers, 20,000+ children)
- CCLD-licensed Infant Center (#304270758) and Day Care Center serving infants through school-age; combined capacity 71 children
- Clean complaint record: 3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 0 complaints substantiated — no substantiated safety issues on record
- Catalyst Kids partners with 34+ school districts for before/after school care, preschool, and summer camps
- Operating Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM in west Anaheim (92804) on Ball Road
Considerations
- Lead sampling case management noted in 2022: outlets with Action Level Exceedances made inaccessible and bottled water/portable sinks provided — families should confirm current status
- Yelp listing shows minimal public parent reviews — limited independent feedback available
- Earlier than average closing time (5:00 PM) — may not suit full-time working parents needing evening coverage
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Infant Center (#304371421) in west Anaheim (92801); maximum capacity 20 children — boutique scale for personal attention
- Montessori method emphasizing child-led exploration and self-paced learning for infants through preschool age 6
- Established 2019 to bring high-quality Montessori alternative to Anaheim families; prepares children for smooth kindergarten transition
- Operating Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM; conveniently located in west Anaheim residential neighborhood
Considerations
- Very limited online review presence across all platforms — Yelp listing exists but no review count confirmed
- Newer center (founded 2019) with smaller track record than established Anaheim Montessori programs
- Very small capacity of 20 children — enrollment may fill quickly; confirm availability before visiting
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 4.9/5 rating from 7 verified Daycares.co reviews — perfect score from parents who reviewed
- Curriculum includes math, science, physical play, literacy, and art; full-time, part-time, and after-care options
- Open 6:30 AM–6:00 PM M-F; serves ages 24 months–12 years
- CCLD licensed child care center in east Anaheim near Orange border
Considerations
- Only 7 reviews across all platforms — insufficient data to assess consistency over time
- No infant program (under 24 months); limited information on curriculum details publicly available
- Small online footprint — limited parent feedback available for thorough independent verification
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed Montessori Day Care Center license #304270112 in west Anaheim
- Montessori method emphasizes child-led exploration and self-paced learning for early childhood
- Convenient west Anaheim location on Lincoln Ave near major residential neighborhoods
Considerations
- Very limited online presence; no official website found
- Verify current open/operating status and capacity directly with CCLD or the center before enrolling
Safety5
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion5
Mgmt4
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- State-license-verified Montessori Academy; authentic child-led, self-paced Montessori learning for ages 2-5
- 104 Yelp photos uploaded by the community — suggests active local engagement and parent visibility
- Boutique-scale program with fewer children per classroom than large chain centers
- Open 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Friday; centrally located in Anaheim near major thoroughfares
- Affiliated with Montessori Academy of Anaheim brand with established Montessori educational approach
- CCLD licensed child care center; smaller scale allows more individualized teacher-child interaction
Considerations
- Facebook listing shows Not yet rated (1 Review) — almost no public review data available
- Only 11 Yelp reviews — extremely limited feedback for a licensed child care center in a competitive market
- Hours end at 5:30 PM — shorter than most competing centers; problematic for full-time working parents
- Ages 2-5 only; no infant or newborn program below age 2
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt4
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 21 Yelp reviews at La Palma Ave preschool location; Trustindex.io shows 3.9 stars from 32 reviewers across Little Minds campuses
- Quality hot lunches, morning and afternoon snacks provided — good value for families
- Multi-campus provider with Preschool (1340 W La Palma), Infant/Toddler (1035 W La Palma), and Learning Academy (1845 W La Palma) locations in west Anaheim
- Full-time, part-time, and after-school programs; video surveillance; transportation from local elementary schools available
- Open 6:30 AM–6:30 PM Monday–Friday; flexible scheduling for working parents
Considerations
- A separately licensed sister campus (Little Minds Learning Center, 8760 Cerritos Ave) has been assigned a low grade by the third-party review platform DaycareCheck, which cites a number of compliance items in its methodology; families may wish to review the state licensing record for this specific location on its own.
- 4 substantiated complaints across Little Minds campuses — elevated concern level requiring CCLD verification at ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Mixed Yelp sentiment across campuses: some reviews praise teachers, others allege staff not acting in children's best interests
- No confirmed infant program at the 1340 La Palma preschool location — ages 2+ only
Safety3
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt3
Culture4
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 4.2 rating from 24 verified reviews; parents praise caring teachers and daily photo/video updates via SproutAbout app
- Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years — one of few centers with full infant-to-school-age coverage in central Anaheim
- Lead teachers hold BA in Early Childhood Education or 12+ ECE units
- Large licensed capacity of 73 children; Transitional Kindergarten program available
- Live streaming video access for parents via SproutAbout mobile app
Considerations
- 16 CCLD citations on record (2 Type A, 14 Type B) — far exceeds Orange County average of 2.0 citations per facility
- State licensing records note a supervision-ratio citation, which parents may wish to review directly on the facility's Community Care Licensing record.
- State CCLD inspection records list citations on file for this facility, including a finding related to supervision; parents may wish to review the full inspection history.
- 7 out of 10 complaints substantiated — unusually high complaint substantiation rate
- 13 complaint visits since 2023 among 18 total CCLD visits — ongoing regulatory scrutiny
- ResellerRatings shows 98 reviews at 2.94 stars — significant divergence from verified review rating
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