Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Fullerton across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Top 100 in California
Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across California.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Fullerton. 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 Fullerton. 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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Family Heart Preschool Center is a licensed center-based provider located at 1555 W Commonwealth Ave in Fullerton, CA, offering care for infants as young as 3 weeks through school age. Founded in 1996 by a mother-daughter duo with 30+ combined years of childcare experience, the center employs a Reggio Emilia/Anti-Bias inspired curriculum designed to build cognitive, social-emotional, and gross motor skills. Parents consistently report it as "very well organized and clean" with children who "absolutely love" attending, with the center maintaining 5.0-star ratings across online directories. Operating 7:30am–6:00pm, it is an active chamber of commerce member; however, the absence of public Google reviews limits independent verification of parent experiences.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: No named curriculum approach is specified. The site states the center was founded on "a philosophy of love, care and education."
Programs & activities: Infant care (6 weeks-23 months) and preschool (2-3 years). A 2026 Summer Multiplication Workshop for grades 3-6 is offered Monday-Friday evenings at $20/week.
What sets it apart: Emphasizes being licensed. Operating hours 7:30am-6:00pm; located at 1555 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California; currently enrolling for infant and preschool ages.
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Top 3 in Fullerton
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Top 100 in California
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Best Arts & Music
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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 Fullerton. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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