Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Fullerton. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Fullerton. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Fullerton. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Fullerton First United Methodist Church Preschool (1967–present, license #300600331) is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center located on Pomona Avenue in downtown Fullerton, serving ages 18 months through 6 years with a play-based curriculum grounded in Methodist values. With a perfect 5-star Yelp rating across 14 parent reviews praising loving teachers and small class sizes, the center has built deep community trust over nearly 60 years of operation. Play-based learning and a summer enrichment program support developmental growth alongside spiritual and social-emotional learning. Administrative hours are limited to Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, and the center does not offer infant care below 18 months.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning; teachers help children use play to acquire skills and knowledge. Faith-affiliated (United Methodist), addressing spiritual, academic, and social development.
Programs & activities: Play-based developmental programming for ages 18 months through 6 years. Summer Enrichment Program offered.
What sets it apart: Operating since 1967. State license number 300-600-331. Accepting registrations for the 2025-2026 school year.
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