Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Concord. 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 Concord. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Concord. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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Concord Child Care Center / Morning Preschool is a NAEYC-accredited, nonprofit Day Care Center serving children from 18 months through 2nd grade at 1360 C Detroit Ave in Concord, established in 1972 with over five decades of service to local families. The center holds CCLD license 070210756 with capacity for 40 children, maintains a clean inspection record as of March 2025, and participates in subsidized child care programs to support access for low-income families. Built on a campus with continuity of care and operating Monday–Friday from 8am–5pm, the program uses play-based learning aligned with California Department of Education standards, incorporating language, literacy, math, science, art, and music throughout the day. The main limitation is its morning/part-day program structure, which may not suit full-time working parents seeking extended hours.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning approach following California Department of Education standards. Teachers use child-led observations to develop emergent curriculum incorporating language, literacy, math, science, art, and music integrated throughout daily activities. Primary caregiving with continuity of care emphasized across all age groups.
Programs & activities: Toddlers (18 months-3 years): sensory play, art, dramatic play, culturally appropriate activities. Preschool (3-5 years): full-day/full-year and morning programs. School-age (K-2nd grade): after-school and non-school-day care. All programs include field trips, enrichment activities, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks), and family involvement.
What sets it apart: Received national accreditation in 2002, one of the first in Concord to achieve this. Level 5 rating on Quality Rating and Improvement System. Non-profit established 1972 serving low-income families. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Serves children 18 months through 2nd grade, currently serving 150+ families annually.
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