Safety5
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- 23 Yelp reviews; parents describe it as 'highly recommended and five stars'
- 30+ years serving Lakeside — one of the most experienced centers in area
- Authentic Montessori methodology promoting respect, independence, and love of learning
- Accepts children with special needs — above-average inclusivity
- Large capacity (102 children); serves 3 months–6 years including infant care
- Hours 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Considerations
- CCLD license 376105255: 1 Type B citation; current status listed as 'pending' in some records
- No confirmed Google review count in publicly available data
- Shorter hours (closes 5:30 PM) compared to other centers in area
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 4.5 Yelp stars from 16 reviews — strongest rating among Lakeside centers
- Parents write 'I would give this school infinite stars if I could'
- CCLD license 376105025: zero citations across all inspections — clean compliance record
- Serves 6 weeks–12 years; full-day infant, preschool, and school-age programs
- Open 6:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday
- Staff described as consistently caring and exceptional with children
Considerations
- Small capacity of 28 children — limited enrollment slots; waitlist likely
- Newer license (June 2020) — less established track record than older centers
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music6
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- 24 Yelp reviews; 3.7 stars — established parent review presence in Lakeside
- Previously All About Kids Preschool (est. 1989); now Children's Choice Academy since 2016
- Serves ages 6 weeks–12 years; open 6:00 AM–7:00 PM — latest closing time in Lakeside
Considerations
- CCLD license 376701227: 1 Type B citation (March 2023 inspection) and multiple complaint investigations including 2025 and 2026
- Yelp 3.7 stars suggests mixed experiences — below average for licensed centers
- Small capacity of 24 children
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Founded 1953 — longest-running preschool in Lakeside; over 70 years of service
- Faith-integrated curriculum fostering independence, self-esteem, and Christian values
- Licensed 370800323 / 370805896 — established long-standing licensed operation
- Hours 7:00 AM–5:30 PM Monday–Friday
Considerations
- Specific citation history for both licenses not confirmed in publicly available records
- Infant care not confirmed as offered; primary focus is preschool-age
Safety2
Curriculum5
Art/Music4
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers4
Compassion5
Mgmt3
Culture4
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars4
Strengths
- Yelp listing in Lakeside; parents note flexible hours and affordable pricing
- Full meals and snacks provided; longer hours compared to some area preschools
Considerations
- State inspection records under CCLD license 376105176 note 14 Type B citations, a count that inspection data indicates is above the county average for comparable centers.
- Licensed relatively recently (2025); state inspection records note several deficiencies during its first year of operation, which prospective families may wish to review directly.
- CCLD inspection records (license #376105176) document prior citations including a missing personnel file, periods of director coverage without the required qualification, and immunization-record gaps; families may wish to review the center's current CCLD record
- Civil penalty assessed for uncorrected deficiencies (immunization records) — active enforcement action
- Last inspected June 11, 2026 with ongoing compliance concerns documented
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