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.
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Childtime of Anaheim is a large, state-licensed early childhood center at 1000 S State College Boulevard serving infants through school-age children, with a licensed capacity of 73. Parent reviews on verified platforms are notably strong (4.2 stars from 24 parents), who praise responsive teachers and daily SproutAbout video access. The center maintains a full 6:30 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday schedule with on-site school-age transportation and enrichment electives, and lead teachers hold bachelor's degrees or 12+ ECE units. However, the center carries 16 CCLD licensing citations on record—including two Type A violations for supervision failures (a 22-to-1 child-to-staff ratio in 2023 and an unsupervised playground incident in 2024)—and a substantiation rate of 70% on complaints, significantly above Orange County norms. Prospective families should request recent compliance documentation and conduct in-person observation before enrollment.
Safety3.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion5.0
Management3.0
Culture4.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes a nurturing environment with immersive learning experiences and developmental support tailored to each child's individual journey.
Programs & activities: Programs for ages 6 weeks to 11 years: Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten Plus (full-day 4-5), Before & After School care with transportation to Benito Juarez or Roosevelt Elementary, and Summer Camp (WonderCamp). Enrichment electives (extra fees): Dance, Handwriting, Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, and Yoga.
What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. Offers SproutAbout family app with free live streaming video of the classroom. Lead teachers hold Bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education or 12+ ECE units. School-age transportation within 2 miles. License numbers 300611714, 300611715, 304270205. Advertised $250 tuition discount valid through September 4, 2026.
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