Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Lakeside across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
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Children's Choice Academy — Woodside is a licensed center-based provider at 12464 Woodside Ave in Lakeside, serving infants through school-age children from 6:00 AM–7:00 PM. Established in 1989 as All About Kids Preschool and operating under its current name since 2016, the center serves 24 children with activity-rich programming including learning centers for math, science, music, and dramatic play, plus a real on-site garden for hands-on learning. Parent communication flows through the BrightWheel app with daily photos and videos. However, the center's 3.7-star Yelp rating reflects mixed parent experiences, and CCLD inspection records show a Type B citation in March 2023 plus multiple complaint investigations in 2025–2026, warranting careful due diligence before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: No specific named curriculum or teaching philosophy is stated. The site references learning centers for dramatic play, math, science, and music.
Programs & activities: Math, science, music, and library areas; dramatic play; outdoor play with play structures, sandboxes, and a real garden for growing plants. BrightWheel app for parent communication with photos and videos, plus an on-site parent coffee bar.
What sets it apart: Programs for infants (6 weeks-18 months) through school age (5-12 years) including Pre-K and Advanced Kinder Readiness. Hours 6:00 AM-6:00 PM; security cameras and fenced-in yards; daily sanitization by on-site cleaners; CPR-certified teachers; on-site parking.
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