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 Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Concord. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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Monte Gardens Pre-K is a CCLD-licensed nonprofit day care center at 3841 Larkspur Dr in Concord, serving the Mt. Diablo Unified School District community since 2005. Operating as part of a multi-site childcare program across Contra Costa County, the center holds a capacity of 30 children and opens 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, with professional trained staff embedded in the community. The organization offers online enrollment requests and a ProCare parent portal under the tagline "where kids come first." Two Type B CCLD citations are on record—prospective families should review these reports before enrolling.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Multi-site childcare program with locations across multiple schools (Ayers, Bancroft, Eagle Peak, El Monte, Highlands, Monte Gardens, Murwood, Parkmead, Pleasant Hill, Sequoia, Tice Creek). Features online enrollment requests and a Procare parent portal; tagline is "where kids come first."
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Best Arts & Music
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