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.
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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Anaheim KinderCare is a NAEYC-accredited, CCLD-licensed center-based provider at 2515 E South St in Anaheim, serving infants through school-age children with extended hours from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The center uses a research-based curriculum with age-appropriate learning and play, supported by enrichment classes such as Cooking Academy, Music Explorers, and STEM Innovators. Parent feedback highlights strong developmental outcomes and warm, professional staff, with the corporate KinderCare brand offering reliable full-day coverage and a track record since 1997. However, the center's daycares.co rating of 3.8 out of 5 from verified reviews is notably below competing Anaheim providers, and families should confirm current operating status given one reported sub-license closure.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Research-based curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond, meeting each child where they are socially and academically through individualized learning. Emphasizes building confidence and supporting growth across all developmental stages.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs from infant daycare through kindergarten, plus before/after-school care and winter/spring/summer school break programs. Enrichment classes include Cooking Academy, Music Explorers, Phonics Adventures, and STEM Innovators.
What sets it apart: NAEYC-accredited and marketed as America's most accredited child care provider; Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner since 2017. Hours 6:30 AM-6:30 PM Mon-Fri, nutritious meals/snacks developed by a registered dietician, keypad-controlled door access, and a parent-communication app.
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Best Infant Care
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