Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Santa Clara. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Santa Clara. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Santa Clara. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
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Action Day Schools — Pruneridge is a Santa Clara-based childcare center occupying two converted residences with large outdoor play areas, serving toddlers from 18 months through pre-K during full working-parent hours of 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday. Established in 1968, the center carries over five decades of operational continuity and maintains a notably warm, home-like atmosphere with a capacity of 68 children. A standout 5.0 Yelp rating from 47 reviews reflects genuine parental satisfaction, with Ms. Rosario specifically praised across multiple reviews for her bilingual English/Spanish care, and families consistently highlight the personal attention and creative programming including dance enrichment. However, CCLD license #430700961 carries three Type B citations—including 2021 violations for improper age-group commingling and insufficient ratios, plus a 2022 allegation of staff restraint—alongside one substantiated complaint; prospective families should verify current compliance directly before enrolling.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes a healthy, creative environment for young children; established in 1968. Children are divided into age groups for various preschool activities. No specific curriculum framework named.
Programs & activities: Dance and enrichment activities, an Extended Day program, Summer at Action Day camp, and large outdoor play areas for developmentally appropriate activities.
What sets it apart: Hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Serves ages 18 months through Pre-K. Housed in two converted residences described as an intimate child care facility.
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Best Culture
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