Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Tustin. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Tustin. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
MontessoriToddlerPreschool
Red Hill Montessori Preschool and Infant Toddler Care is a Montessori-credentialed center in Tustin serving children ages 2–6 with half and full-day programs plus a summer school option. Founded in 1996, it brings nearly three decades of experience to Orange County families and maintains consistently high marks on Yelp (4.4 stars from 17 recent reviews) and the Chamber of Commerce (4.3 stars from 16 reviewers), with parents noting cleanliness, bright open spaces, and warmth. The center operates extended hours—7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday—supporting working parents, and is CCLD licensed (304371067). It lacks NAEYC accreditation compared to top-tier competitors, and despite its name, does not serve children under age 2.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best Infant Care
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