Tzu Chi Great Love's mission is to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience that will motivated them to enhance their academic learning and to develop inner strength.
All Tzu Chi Great Love preschool programs reflect a commitment to provide young children with the opportunity to promote their positive character traits of kindness, trustworthiness, and integrity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,250
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Sep. 1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2006
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 52%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
10 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniforms Required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Sep. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$1050 for Regular Schedule, $1250 for extend schedule
Summer Program Cost Notes
Addition Summer Activity fee required
Admissions Director
Christina Rodriguez
Admissions Associate
Christina Rodriguez
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing child development with love, patience, and empathy.
- Preschool Age: 2 years and 6 months through 4 years 11 months School Operating Days & Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool cost?
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool's tuition is approximately $1,250 for private students.
What is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool's ranking?
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool?
The application deadline for Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool is Sep. 1.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool is Calvary Road Baptist Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Foothill Preschool (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Foothill Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
240 E Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-9147
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-9147
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
726 S Shamrock Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-5129
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-5129
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
First Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
1323 S Magnolia Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
0.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 86 students
Hayden Child Care Center ![Hayden Child Care Center Photo - Hayden Child Care Center: Educating for Life with the mind and heart of Christ]( "Hayden Child Care Center Photo - Hayden Child Care Center: Educating for Life with the mind and heart of Christ")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
819 Buena Vista St
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-9592
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-9592
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
1323 S Magnolia Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
0.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 86 students
Berean Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2302 Mountain Ave
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-3217
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-3217
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
145 E Duarte Rd Unit 801
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 576-8868
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 576-8868
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
325 N SANTA ANITA AVE
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 294-0661
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 294-0661
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
726 S Shamrock Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-5129
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-5129
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
First Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
1323 S Magnolia Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 357-3596
0.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 86 students
Berean Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2302 Mountain Ave
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-3217
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-3217
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
325 N SANTA ANITA AVE
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 294-0661
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 294-0661
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Foothill Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
240 E Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-9147
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-9147
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
Hayden Child Care Center ![Hayden Child Care Center Photo - Hayden Child Care Center: Educating for Life with the mind and heart of Christ]( "Hayden Child Care Center Photo - Hayden Child Care Center: Educating for Life with the mind and heart of Christ")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
819 Buena Vista St
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-9592
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-9592
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
School Of Little Scholars
Daycare / Preschool
932 Buena Vista Street
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-9660
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-9660
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia ![Montessori Academy Of Arcadia Photo - Serendipity Early Care & Education Center]( "Montessori Academy Of Arcadia Photo - Serendipity Early Care & Education Center")
Montessori School
940 W Duarte Road
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 447-2246
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 447-2246
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arcadia Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
823 S 1st Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 786-1557
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 786-1557
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 184 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 South Ivy Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 West Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Wild Rose School Of Creative
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 Jasmine Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 North Mayflower Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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