Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Licensed for ages 6 weeks to 5 years — full infant-through-preschool continuum
- Nine classrooms divided by age; secure cul-de-sac entry with controlled access
- Faith-based (First Christian Church) play-based curriculum with Spanish/English instruction
- Parent testimonial: 'My children come home full of exciting stories each day'
- Subsidized care accepted; CCLD license 376701431
Considerations
- Google Maps rating not publicly confirmed — very limited online reviews
- Note: This center is located in adjacent National City (91950), not Imperial Beach proper — confirm with center if serving IB families
- Established 2019 — newer center with shorter operating track record
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Yelp: 5.0 stars from 6 reviews — perfect aggregate rating; parents praise director Mrs. Lisa for 'excellent curriculum' and 'fun activities'
- CCLD license 376600952; 61-child capacity; serving South Bay families for 25+ years
- One parent enrolled children for 18+ consecutive years — extraordinary family loyalty indicator
- Open 6:00 am–6:00 pm Monday–Friday; serves preschool through school-age range
- Serves wide geographic area: Chula Vista, Spring Valley, San Ysidro, Coronado, and Imperial Beach
Considerations
- Only 6 Yelp reviews — small sample size despite 25-year tenure; verify current status directly
- No confirmed infant care — minimum age not specified; call to confirm
- Yelp listing updated March 2026 — contact center directly to confirm current enrollment availability
- CCLD citation history not independently confirmed; check CCLD portal before enrollment
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Montessori curriculum emphasizing creativity, curiosity, and independence — child-led learning approach
- Bilingual English/Spanish program — strong language development for Imperial Beach's diverse families
- Established 2013; celebrated 10th anniversary in 2023 — decade of community presence
- Hours 6:00 AM–6:00 PM; affordable rates ($375–$750/month); subsidized care accepted
- Licensed for 62 children; CCLD license 376700980; administrator Analilia Lopez
- Some positive Yelp reviews recommending the academy
Considerations
- Google Maps rating not publicly confirmed — check directly before enrolling
- Mixed Yelp reviews (6 reviews): concerns raised about teacher supervision and gossip among staff per one parent review
- Type B citations on CCLD record across multiple inspections 2021–2025 — review details before enrolling
- Serves ages 2–6 only — no infant care
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music6
Infant care0
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- State-funded preschool for low-income families — free or low-cost care for qualifying Imperial Beach residents
- Large licensed capacity (191) — part of South Bay Union School District's established early education infrastructure
- Curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and love of learning through computers, music, art, and monthly family events
- Yelp review praises 'great teachers who communicate well and answer questions fully'
- Licensed since 1992; CCLD license 370806459 — 30+ years of continuous operation
- Feeder program into South Bay Union School District K–6 schools
Considerations
- Google Maps rating not publicly confirmed — check directly before enrolling
- Two Type A citations (code 101229(a)(1)) on CCLD record plus complaint investigation January 2023 — review specifics before enrolling
- State-funded program — income/eligibility restrictions apply; not open to all families
- Very limited Yelp reviews (1 found) — insufficient data to fully assess recent parent experience
5
5.6/ 10
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license 370801689; 66-child capacity; established Lutheran preschool and kindergarten
- Serves 37 students Pre-K through Kindergarten — small-school intimacy and individual attention
- Curriculum emphasizes creative/social cognitive fine motor skills, friendship-building, and faith formation
- Outdoor courtyard activity playtime incorporated into daily routine
- Yelp presence with 20 photos updated February 2026 — active community presence in Imperial Beach
Considerations
- Faith-based (Lutheran) environment may not suit all secular families
- No confirmed infant or toddler care — primarily PreK–Kindergarten focus
- Small school (37 students) — limited age range and schedule options vs. full-service childcare centers
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license 376600763; 49-child capacity; Episcopal Community Services (ECS) operator with strong regional track record
- Serves children birth to 5 years — one of few Imperial Beach options covering infant/Early Head Start age range
- Federally funded — comprehensive child development and family services at no cost to qualifying families
- ECS operates multiple Head Start sites across San Diego South Bay — established organizational infrastructure
- Yelp listing active as of May 2026 confirming ongoing operations
Considerations
- Income eligibility requirements apply — not available to all families
- Head Start enrollment is priority-based; spaces fill quickly — contact early in the year
- Hours may be part-day (3.5 hr) for standard Head Start; confirm extended-day availability
7
5.5/ 10
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start — birth to 5 years served at no cost to qualifying families
- Episcopal Community Services network provides institutional support and comprehensive family wellness programming
- Extended day (6.5 hours) or part-day (3.5 hours) options — flexible scheduling
- Licensed for 49 children; licensed since 2001; CCLD license 376600763
- Center-based and home-based service options available through ECS network
Considerations
- Multiple complaint investigations on CCLD record (December 2025, October 2025, May 2025) plus September 2025 evaluation with citations — review details carefully before enrolling
- Income eligibility requirements — not universally accessible; must qualify for Head Start
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care0
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CPR and first aid certified staff — baseline safety preparedness confirmed
- Outdoor play space and meals provided — convenience for families
- Currently enrolling per Winnie listing — availability at time of research
- No religious affiliation — secular programming option in Imperial Beach
Considerations
- Street address not confirmed in public records at time of research — verify directly with center
- IntelliChildren's main reviewed location is San Marcos (separate facility) — this IB branch has limited independent public data
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed center in Imperial Beach — one of a small number of licensed centers in this coastal community
- Staff CPR and first aid certified; outdoor play space available; meals provided
- Winnie listing confirms active operations as of 2026
- Located in the heart of Imperial Beach — convenient for local families near the coast
- Part of the Intellichildren multi-site operator with additional San Marcos location
Considerations
- Specific CCLD license number and capacity not confirmed in public sources — verify directly with center
- Address shared with Imperial Beach Preschool Center — confirm distinct operations on tour
- Website not independently confirmed; contact via Winnie listing or CCLD portal
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