The Best Preschools in Rialto, CA
We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 6,030 Google reviews of 112 top-rated preschools nationwide; 4 of them in Rialto, CA. Updated November 6, 2026.
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The Children's Courtyard of FontanaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Meal preparation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89
La Petite Academy of RialtoHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Meal preparation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.80Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Meal preparation” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about meal preparation
La Petite Academy of RialtoWe absolutely love our experience with La Petite Academy. The school truly feels like family, and it’s such a wonderful feeling knowing your child is not only well taken care of, but also genuinely loved by the staff. The teachers are caring, patient, and attentive, and you can tell they truly care about the…
The Children's Courtyard of Fonta…We'd like to give a special thank you to Ms. Silvia, my baby's sweet and caring AM teacher, and Ms. Rose, his PM teacher, who always creates beautiful lesson plans and does such a great job keeping his nap and meal routines consistent. And thank you to Ms. Kristie, the director, for always being so welcoming and…
La Petite Academy of RialtoMy daughter goes here she is currently in the 2’s class and she loves it. The communication and effort from the staff is awesome and very much appreciated!
The Children's Courtyard of Fonta…Our son has been enrolled here for a little over a month now and we have had a great experience so far. It took him a few weeks to adjust, but his teachers were patient and supportive during his transition. Stephanie and Ashley have been so communicative and creative with their curriculum; I’m always impressed by…
La Petite Academy of RialtoAs a mom of two, finding a daycare where I feel completely comfortable leaving my children was one of the most important decisions I've ever made. From day one, the staff has been warm, caring, and genuinely invested in my children's growth and happiness. They communicate with me regularly, keep the facility clean…
The Children's Courtyard of Fonta…Safe, secure, and pleasant. Kids are loved and encouraged, and the staff is warm. A wonderful choice for our child.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of preschools).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | The Children's Courtyard of FontanaRialto, CA | A 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%86+50.5Reliability 26%85+22.2Value 15%78+11.9Experts Score= 85Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BA– | 4.81 | — |
| 2 |  Baker Family Learning CenterRialto, CA | A 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%87+55.3Reliability 28%90+25.4Replies to reviews 8%15+1.2Experts Score= 82Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AF | 4.82 | — |
| 3 |  Kiddie Academy of FontanaRialto, CA | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%79+43.1Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty21−7.9Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBDAAD | 4.76 | — |
| 4 | La Petite Academy of RialtoRialto, CA | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%59+32.2Reliability 24%47+11.4Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC–BAB | 4.54 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Preschools in Rialto, CA at a glance
How the 4 preschools we rated in Rialto, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A250%
- Grade B125%
- Grade C125%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up00%
- 4.80–4.89★250%
- 4.60–4.79★125%
- Below 4.60★125%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality22729%
- Professionalism22729%
- Responsiveness15520%
- Punctuality00%
- Value17823%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price18840%
- Reasonable25354%
- Overpriced92%
- Not sure153%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.