Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Garden Grove. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Garden Grove. 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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Shalom Preschool & Afterschool is a California-licensed childcare center at 8362 Trask Ave in Garden Grove, serving children ages 2 through 12 in an all-year program with flexible half-day and full-day options. Established in 1998, it offers a Christian-based curriculum enriched with music, cooking, and taekwondo, and maintains strong parent ratings on Yelp (4.5 stars from 18 reviews, predominantly five-star). The center is CalWorks, OCDE, and CHS-approved, operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and serves the diverse, bilingual Garden Grove community well. Families requiring infant care should note that the program focuses on ages 2 and up; prospective parents should also review the facility's full inspection history and recent reviews on Google Maps and CCLD's website before enrolling.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christian-based program described as a developmentally safe curriculum that prepares children for success, in a learning environment that stimulates and nurtures children's growth and development.
Programs & activities: Preschool and afterschool program designed to meet the needs of working parents all year round.
What sets it apart: States it is CalWorks, OCDE, and CHS approved. Advertised registration fee waived until 3/31/2025. Emphasizes hiring the best teachers.
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