🏆 Ranked #30 in Pasadena / Deer Park / La Porte · 6.2 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Smallest Classes
Earned the highest low-crowding score in Pasadena / Deer Park / La Porte. This dimension reflects class sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and whether parents feel their child receives individual attention.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Pasadena / Deer Park / La Porte. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Pasadena YMCA School-Age Childcare is a YMCA-branded before and after-school provider located at the YMCA facility on Southmore Ave in central Pasadena, serving school-age children only. The program emphasizes sports and recreation activities, adding athletic development beyond typical school-age care, and accepts subsidies to support working families. With a 4.2 Google star rating across 15+ reviews and a convenient location, it appeals to families seeking structured recreation programming. The center does not serve infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, and lacks academic enrichment or specialized curriculum models.
Safety7.0
Curriculum5.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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