Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Brea. 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 Brea. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Brea. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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CC's Learning Center is a warm, small independent provider at 300 E Imperial Hwy in Brea serving infants through preschool age. Operating Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–6:00 pm, the center maintains a notably personal feel with strong teacher-to-student ratios and a multicultural curriculum built on exploration, discovery, and hands-on activities. Recent parent reviews across Google, Birdeye, and the local Chamber of Commerce consistently praise the center's welcoming atmosphere and staff who know each child well, while its May 2025 CCLD inspection shows a clean compliance record. As an independent center without a national brand framework, quality depends significantly on current management and staffing continuity—prospective families should verify current leadership and operations before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Multicultural approach emphasizing exploration and discovery, helping children explore, experiment, and discover while promoting creativity, problem-solving, and socialization. Staff engage in ongoing professional development through trainings, workshops, and guest speakers.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs: infant care, toddler, and preschool. Activities include arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play, and science experiments.
What sets it apart: Operating hours Monday-Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Located at 300 East Imperial Highway, Brea, CA. Holds Preschool and Infant licenses. Markets a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
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