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Chino Children's Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

12970 Third Street, Chino, CA 91710

Visit website ↗(909) 628-1201Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/30/2024
Total visits
2

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Chino Children's Center operates multiple preschool programs including a subsidized state preschool, a full-day tuition-based TOTS Academy, and part-day state preschool through San Bernardino County. All programs focus on providing safe, enriching environments that support cognitive, physical, social, language, and creative development through play and educational activities.

Philosophy
Children learn best through experiencing an enriching educational environment, social interaction, and play.
Ages served
2-4 years old (TOTS Academy); 3-4 years old (State Preschool); various ages (Children's Center)
Hours
TOTS Academy: 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with before care 7 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. and after-school care 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.); State Preschool: three-hour program daily (A.M. or P.M.)
Meals
Snacks and meals included with TOTS Academy tuition; State Preschool provides nutritious meals or snacks

Programs

  • •TOTS Academy (full-day, tuition-based, ages 2-4)
  • •State Preschool (part-day, three-hour program, ages 3-4)
  • •Children's Center (subsidized and tuition-based programs)

Highlights

  • ✓Low teacher-to-student ratios (1:8 for ages 3-4, 1:4 for ages 2)
  • ✓Lead teachers have bachelor's degrees and/or specialized education
  • ✓Uses Footsteps to Brilliance technology-based program for early literacy
  • ✓Participates in Quality Start San Bernardino County

Not stated on their website: Outdoor play facilities, Daily schedule details for State Preschool and Children's Center programs, Curriculum details for Children's Center, Specific teacher qualifications for State Preschool programs. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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