Safety5
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care5
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #73408897 — DAY CARE CENTER; capacity 99 children; licensed at 1715 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill 94523; currently accepting new enrollments and waitlist applications — active open center
- Yelp 4.5 stars from 29 reviews (Yahoo Local, attributed, June 2026) — Yelp breakdown shows 25 four-star and 5 five-star reviews among 29 total; consistently positive parent satisfaction pattern
- Fountainhead Montessori School founded 1972 — over 50 years of Montessori expertise across 3 Northern California campuses; comprehensive teacher training and curriculum documentation
- Capacity 99 — largest Montessori campus in Pleasant Hill researched; meaningful availability relative to boutique centers in the city's limited childcare market
- Open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; Oak Park Blvd location in ZIP 94523 — accessible to Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Concord border families
- Multi-campus Montessori organization with credentialed teacher pipeline — teachers trained through formal Montessori certification programs; established administrative infrastructure
Considerations
- CCLD details for this specific license (73408897 at 1715 Oak Park) are limited in public inspection summaries — families should request the current inspection record from the CCLD portal before enrolling
- A separate Fountainhead Montessori location at 490 Golf Club Rd is listed as CLOSED on CCLD — families must confirm enrollment is at the 1715 Oak Park Blvd address specifically
- Capacity 99 is large for a Montessori setting — families should confirm individual classroom sizes and Montessori material-to-child ratios for their specific age group before committing
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6.6/ 10
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready5
Teachers8
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #070212087 — DAY CARE CENTER; INFANT CENTER; capacity 20 children; most recent facility evaluation March 19, 2026 resulted in zero citations — current clean regulatory standing
- Lab school model: operated within DVC's Early Childhood Education Department; classrooms supervised by qualified ECE faculty — higher educational oversight than typical licensed centers
- Serves infants through age 5 — confirmed infant and toddler enrollment within a college ECD lab school; one of few Pleasant Hill centers with documented infant capacity under rigorous faculty supervision
- Permanent, highly trained DVC ECE staff directly implement curriculum — staff are not rotating students; professional college employees with ECE faculty oversight
- Zero citations on March 2026 inspection — most recently inspected center among all Pleasant Hill providers researched; exemplary current regulatory standing
- On-campus at Diablo Valley College (321 Golf Club Rd, ZIP 94523) — enriched learning environment adjacent to college resources; accessible to DVC student parents and community families
Considerations
- Capacity 20 is very small — significant demand likely from DVC student parents; priority enrollment may favor DVC students and staff; community families should confirm availability
- Lab school calendar and hours may align with DVC academic terms rather than year-round childcare needs — families should confirm whether summer and holiday coverage is available
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #073405621 — DAY CARE CENTER; INFANT CENTER; capacity 46 children; most recent CCLD inspection October 16, 2025 — recent regulatory review with active standing
- Yelp 4.5 stars from 41 reviews (Top Rated Local, attributed Yelp count, June 2026) — parents report 7-year attendance with two children; 'teachers are caring and attentive'; children well-prepared for kindergarten
- Serves ages 6 weeks through 5 years — confirmed infant enrollment from 6 weeks; full infant, toddler, and Pre-K continuum at a single Morello Ave campus in ZIP 94523
- Academically focused structured programs by age group — age-specific curriculum for infants, toddlers, and Pre-K with intentional daily schedules; parents report rapid language development
- BBB A+ rating and Nextdoor community presence — administrative quality recognized and strong word-of-mouth within Pleasant Hill neighborhoods
- Open Monday–Friday; Morello Ave location in Pleasant Hill 94523 — accessible to families across the ZIP code and nearby Concord and Walnut Creek borders
Considerations
- CCLD shows one Type B citation from September 29, 2022 inspection — families should request the current post-2022 inspection record and confirm no further citations
- Capacity 46 across all age groups including infants — infant room availability may be limited; contact well in advance for infant enrollment
- Suite C address in a commercial complex — families should visit to assess outdoor play space quality and entrance/exit safety before enrolling
Safety5
Curriculum8
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #073408293 — DAY CARE CENTER; capacity 79 children; active license issued March 5, 2020; most recent inspection January 15, 2026 resulted in zero citations — strong current regulatory standing
- Yelp approximately 4.1 stars from 27 reviews (search-attributed Yelp snippet, June 2026) — parents describe teachers as 'kind and vigilant' with clean facilities and 'a good mix of playing and learning'
- Bilingual Montessori curriculum integrating both English and Mandarin into the daily educational schedule — dual-language Montessori approach rare among Pleasant Hill licensed centers
- Children described in parent reviews as growing to be 'independent, eager to learn, and considerate of others' — outcomes consistent with core Montessori philosophy
- Capacity 79 at a Boyd Rd location — larger campus with more enrollment availability than boutique centers; open Monday–Friday
- Part of the Empire Montessori Preschool multi-campus network — administrative consistency, teacher training support, and established Montessori curriculum framework
Considerations
- Yelp star count of approximately 4.1 is inferred from search snippet comparison — families should verify the current Yelp rating directly before relying on this estimate
- No confirmed infant program — center serves toddler age and above; families needing care from birth to approximately 24 months must seek a separate provider
- Licensed since 2020 — approximately 6 years of operating history; families seeking a longer-established Montessori program should compare against Fountainhead Montessori's 50-year history
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music7
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #070200186 — DAY CARE CENTER; capacity 48 children; most recent CCLD inspection March 4, 2026 — very recent regulatory review with active standing
- Yelp 31 reviews (search-attributed Yelp listing, April 2026 updated) — parents describe it as 'amazing for both preschool and summer camps' with 'tons of fun projects, cultural programs, and field trips throughout the year'
- Parent cooperative with nearly 70 years of operation — one of the longest-running licensed preschools in Pleasant Hill; deep community roots and generational family attendance
- Five interactive classes for ages approximately 2.8 to 5 years — structured program with intentional small-group instruction and co-op parent participation building deep community bonds
- Berkeley Parents Network endorsements from multiple families praising the developmental kindergarten program and experienced teachers providing 'tons of stimulating learning activities'
- Pleasant Hill Rd location in ZIP 94523 — accessible to families across Pleasant Hill with easy access from Highway 4 and Oak Park corridor
Considerations
- Yelp star count not confirmed from an attributed source in this research — families should check the current Yelp listing before making enrollment decisions
- Type B citation issued in the March 4, 2026 CCLD inspection (regulation 101700.3(b)(2)) — families should request citation details and corrective action documentation from the CCLD portal
- Parent cooperative model requires participation hours — not suitable for all dual-working-parent families; verify participation requirements before enrolling
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care8
K-ready4
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #073405634 — INFANT CENTER; capacity 51 children; most recent CCLD inspections March 27, 2024 and April 22, 2024 both resulted in zero citations — two consecutive clean inspections
- Yelp 4.5 stars from 17 reviews (Yahoo Local, attributed, June 2026) — Yelp breakdown shows 14 five-star, 1 two-star, and 1 one-star among 17 total; strong majority positive
- Founded 2007 — nearly 20 years serving Pleasant Hill infants and toddlers at 1641 Oak Park Blvd; established single-site center with consistent community presence
- Capacity 51 in a dedicated infant center — meaningful availability relative to smaller infant rooms at mixed-age centers; specialized focus on infant and toddler developmental needs
- Parents describe a 'loving, nurturing environment' with staff treating children as family; noted developmental milestones reached ahead of schedule in multiple reviews
- Oak Park Blvd location in ZIP 94523 — same corridor as other Pleasant Hill providers, convenient for families coordinating care with siblings at nearby preschools
Considerations
- Most recent CCLD inspection from April 2024 — over a year old; families should request the current 2025–2026 inspection report before enrolling
- Center name and CCLD license type is 'INFANT CENTER' — ages served and upper age limit should be confirmed directly; may not offer full preschool programming through age 5
- Only 17 Yelp reviews — limited public review sample for a 51-child capacity center; families should request references from currently enrolled families
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #073408280 — DAY CARE CENTER; capacity 32 children; most recent facility evaluation November 20, 2025 — recent regulatory review with active standing
- Yelp 14 reviews (search-attributed Yelp listing, March 2026 updated) — parents describe director Traci as putting 'a lot of thought, joy, and intentionality into the classrooms and structure'; staff praised as going 'above and beyond'
- High-quality Christian preschool serving ages 2 through 5 affiliated with Faith Lutheran Church — integrated faith-based and early childhood curriculum with experienced teaching team
- Small capacity of 32 — boutique class sizes providing high adult-to-child ratios and individualized attention; community-scale center focused on relationship-based care
- Care.com 5.0 rating from parent reviews — parents describe an 'amazing environment for children and families' with staff consistently going above and beyond expectations
- Woodsworth Ln location in ZIP 94523 — neighborhood preschool in a residential area of Pleasant Hill accessible to local families
Considerations
- CCLD inspection from October 2, 2025 shows one Type B citation (regulations 101229(a)(1) and 101170(e)(2)) — families should request current citation details and corrective action documentation
- Faith-based (Lutheran Christian) curriculum — families seeking a secular preschool program should evaluate the faith content carefully before enrolling
- Only 14 Yelp reviews and limited online presence beyond faith-based directories — families should conduct an in-person visit and speak with current enrolled families to supplement limited public review data
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