Recognition of Excellence · Placentia, CA · 2026

iKids Preschool

612 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870
https://ikidspreschool.org/
🏆 Ranked #7 in Placentia · 5.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Placentia
Top 10 in Placentia
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Placentia. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Placentia. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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iKids Preschool is a CCLD-licensed center in Placentia serving infants through Kindergarten across a spacious 9,000-square-foot purpose-built campus. Founded in 1975 through CrossPointe Church, the center uses the Abeka Learning System with age-specific programs (iBaby, iExplore, iImagine, iLearn) that blend academic curriculum with play-based learning. It has generated 32 Yelp reviews, offering strong public feedback for a licensed Placentia provider. However, its CCLD inspection record shows 8 total citations—significantly above the Orange County average of 2.0—including one Type A citation indicating an immediate health or safety concern; prospective families should request details on corrective actions during a facility tour.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management4.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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