Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Chula Vista. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Chula Vista. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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Eastlake Community Church Preschool (EastLake Children's Center) is a NAEYC member serving Pre-K through Kindergarten in Chula Vista with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio supporting individualized attention. The center's 135-student enrollment reflects long-standing stability since 1999, while its 5.0 Winnie rating and strong parent feedback praise the caring teaching staff and nurturing environment. A full on-site kindergarten program with provided meals offers a complete school readiness pathway, while integrated Kid-Fit nutritional classes, chapel, and Bible stories reflect the center's faith-based approach. Subsidized child care acceptance broadens access to diverse families. However, a May 2024 CCLD inspection documented three Type A citations and one Type B citation, and additional complaint investigations appear on the licensing record through 2026—families should contact the licensing office directly for details before enrolling.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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