Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in National City. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in National City. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in National City. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in National City. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
PreschoolState PreschoolPart Day
Las Palmas State Preschool is a small, state-funded preschool in National City, CA serving children in part-day programs with subsidized slots for income-qualifying families. Licensed by CCLD since 1999 with a capacity of just 24 children, the center maintains a zero-citation compliance record across its two most recent inspections and prioritizes creating an inspiring, safe, and challenging learning environment. The intimate setting supports close teacher-child relationships typical of smaller programs. Families should note that enrollment may prioritize income-qualifying slots and verify full-day care availability, as the program's part-day focus may not accommodate working parents needing extended hours.
Safety7.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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