About Rainforest Child Care Center
A Progressive, Inclusive Early Childhood Community in Montclair, CA.
Our Story
Rainforest Child Care Center is a progressive preschool in Montclair, CA, dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing and inclusive environment. We are founded on the principle of creating a safe and welcoming space where all families feel valued and supported. We focus on fostering a rich learning experience that encourages creativity through play-based activities, emphasizing the development of essential skills while promoting inquisitiveness. We are more than a daycare; we are a place of wonder, innovation, and inclusion, where every child’s potential can flourish.
Enrolling ages 6 weeks to 5 years | Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Dear Families,
We are delighted to welcome you to Rainforest Child Care Center, where every child is celebrated as a unique explorer! We know that choosing the right care for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make, especially when considering a newly established center.
Our mission is to provide an inclusive early childhood program where children of all abilities and backgrounds thrive as curious, empathetic, and independent learners. At our center, your little adventurers will dive into a world of play-based exploration, surrounded by literacy-rich and language-rich environments. We focus on nurturing autonomy and fostering a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that each child feels valued, inspired, and deeply understood.
We proudly embrace an LGBTQIA+-affirming and neurodiversity-celebrating philosophy, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that diversity enriches our community, and we are committed to creating a space where every family feels welcomed, appreciated, and safe.
Thank you for considering Rainforest Child Care Center as a partner in your child's journey. We can’t wait to embark on this exciting adventure together, filled with discovery, laughter, and growth!
Redefining Early Childhood Education
To truly support a child's early development, we must go beyond standard daycare models.
Our foundation is built upon two unwavering principles: Progressive Education and Radical Inclusivity.
What does "Progressive Care" mean at Rainforest?
Progressive care means we don't just watch your child; we actively follow their lead. By closely observing their natural inquisitiveness, our expert educators tailor the daily curriculum to their emerging interests. Instead of a rigid, top-down teaching style, we utilize an inquiry-based model. If the children are fascinated by the rain outside, our lesson plans pivot to explore water cycles, puddle physics, and weather-themed sensory bins. We balance structured educational goals with the joy of self-directed discovery, empowering children to become active participants in their own learning.
What does an "Inclusive Environment" look like?
Inclusion at Rainforest is an active, daily practice. We are a neurodiversity-celebrating and LGBTQIA+-affirming center. This means our state-of-the-art facility, our resources, and our language are purposefully designed to cater to children of all abilities and families of all structures. By hiring a diverse staff that reflects the beautiful makeup of the Montclair community, we provide essential role models for our young learners. Here, freedom of expression is honored, and every child has the equitable support they need to flourish alongside their peers.
Our Mission
At Rainforest Child Care Center, our mission is to cultivate an inclusive and nurturing environment where children of all abilities and backgrounds can thrive as curious, empathetic, and independent learners. Through play-based exploration and engaging, language-rich experiences, we foster autonomy, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Premium Care Standard
Non-Toxic Environment
Digital Parent Updates
"Progressive" Curriculum
Individualized Education
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a leading early childhood program that celebrates diversity and embraces all families. We aspire to create a community where every child and family feels valued and supported, empowering children to grow into compassionate and confident individuals who positively impact the world around them.
Uncompromising Safety for Your Peace of Mind
Because we are building our facility from the ground up, we have the unique advantage of integrating the latest safety and health protocols directly into our infrastructure.
Bio-Safe Sanitization
Your child's health is our top priority. We utilize hospital-grade, entirely non-toxic, and bio-safe cleaning solutions throughout the facility, with specialized, rigorous sanitization protocols in our infant and toddler suites.
Secure Entry
Our Montclair facility is equipped with state-of-the-art security technology. We utilize strict, digital check-in and check-out systems, heavily monitored access points, and comprehensive facility oversight to ensure a completely secure perimeter.
Certified Caregivers
Expert care requires expert training. 100% of our teaching staff and caregivers are fully CPR and Pediatric First Aid certified, exceeding standard state requirements. We invest heavily in ongoing emergency and behavioral training for our team.
Transparent Communication
Never wonder how your child's day is going. We provide real-time updates directly to your phone via our dedicated parent communication app. From nap schedules and meal times to joyful photo updates of their latest masterpiece, you are always connected.
How We Put Our Values into Practice
Learn how our core values shape your child's daily experience.
Experience the Rainforest Difference!
We invite you to be among the first to join our growing community. Contact us today to request more information, ask questions about our upcoming grand opening, and secure your child's spot in our inclusive, play-based program.