Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Anaheim. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Anaheim. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Anaheim. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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ACDC at Grace Lutheran, located at 700 E South St in central Anaheim, is a CCLD-licensed infant and preschool center serving children from 6 weeks through kindergarten readiness. With a notably intimate capacity of just 21 children and an exceptional 1:4 infant/toddler ratio—among the lowest in the area—it emphasizes stable, responsive caregiving relationships for its youngest attendees. The curriculum features theme-based community engagement, including seasonal celebrations, Christmas shows, and family events that reflect an active approach to involving parents. Widely described by community members as a top childcare facility in Anaheim and often operating with a waitlist, the center's faith-based setting at Grace Lutheran may shape its programming and fit, and prospective families should contact well in advance given limited enrollment windows and the absence of independent public review platforms to verify parent experience.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Most Compassionate
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Best Infant Care
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