Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Whittier KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff at KinderCare in Whittier are passionate and dedicated about educating and nurturing children.
- Our teachers have an average tenure of five years at our center and an average of 15 years in the early child development field.
- The majority of our teachers have their education in the early childhood education.
- The KinderCare team in Whittier strives for excellence through continuing education from biannual company professional development trainings to seeking additional college courses or seminars in the education field.
- The true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love of learning.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare in the city of Whittier. We are very excited to meet you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Here at KinderCare in Whittier, we believe it takes a village to raise a child and our parents consider us to be an extension of their families. Each child and their family is considered part of our KinderCare family. Your child will not only have a safe, secure and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
- KinderCare Of Whittier focuses on the health and safety of all children. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator to assist in keeping our center up to licensing, and KinderCare requirements in order to maintain the safety and health of all children. All Staff members have been certified in CPR and First Aid. KinderCare has provided a safety door and fenced playgrounds.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Child Care Services, E. LA Regional Dept of Child and Family Services
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Whittier KinderCare?
The application deadline for Whittier KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Whittier KinderCare is Foundation Christian (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Bruno Parish School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is East Whittier UMC Preschool (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
15700 Citrustree Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-8812
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10005 S. Cole Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15215 E Janine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-8969
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 440 students
Christian
12200 Oxford Drive
La Mirada, CA 90638
(556) 290-2179
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 183 students
Christian
14901 Adelfa Dr
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
501 N Beach Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-3803
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 157 students
Alternative School (Christian)
14540 San Cristobal
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 777-4087
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
981 N Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 334-8823
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
9635 Greenleaf Avenue
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-6246
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
15700 Citrustree Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-8812
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 440 students
Christian
12200 Oxford Drive
La Mirada, CA 90638
(556) 290-2179
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9920 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0245
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10005 S. Cole Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15215 E Janine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-8969
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 440 students
Christian
12200 Oxford Drive
La Mirada, CA 90638
(556) 290-2179
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
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10625 South Cole Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-7000
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Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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10931 South Stamy Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 789-2000
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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10625 South Santa Gertrudes
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 907-6300
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11701 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 907-6440
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Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
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15337 Lemon Dr.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 464-2330
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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