Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Brea across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Brea. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Brea. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Brea. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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.
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Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christian, Biblical-worldview program. Preschool focuses on the child's spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development; elementary instruction is differentiated to each student's needs.
Programs & activities: Day care, athletics, fine arts, technology, an International Program, and a Success Program for accelerated learners.
What sets it apart: Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Serves infants (6 weeks) through 4th grade; operating hours 6:30 AM-6:00 PM; approximately 300 students.
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Top 3 in Brea
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Best for Safety
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest safety score in Brea. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Brea. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Brea. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">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.</span>
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