4 Before or After School Daycare in Glendale, California

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Glendale

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

1. 1

   Learning Stars Infant Care & Preschool

   4.76 score

   5(16)

   2512 Weston Place, Glendale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

   Parents consistently praise Learning Stars Infant Care & Preschool (reviewed as Bright Minds) for exceptional, compassionate staff who create a safe, stimulating, and family-like environment. Children show measurable progress in learning, social skills, and development, with parents noting excellent communication and professional management. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and offering diverse enrichment activities.

   Caring and loving staffsafe a
2. 2

   Ability First

   4.69 score

   5(11)

   1700 East Mountain Street, Glendale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

   Ability First in Glendale receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the caring, respectful staff and director Michael B. for creating meaningful experiences and special events. The facility serves multiple age groups with inclusive programming including after-school programs and activities for adults.

   Caring and trustworthy staffinclusive environmentspecial events and memorable experiencesafter-school programs with physical activities
3. 3

   The Learning Place Preschool

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   2041 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

   The Learning Place Preschool receives unanimous 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the clean, safe facility, balanced curriculum combining academics with play-based learning, and exceptionally caring, attentive teachers. Parents consistently highlight strong communication through daily photos and weekly work samples, and note their children are excited and happy to attend school.

   Clean and well-maintained facilitynurturing and attentive teachersbalanced curricul
4. 4

   Montessori Academy

   4.55 score

   4.9(8)

   1920 W. Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

   Montessori Academy in Glendale receives outstanding reviews with parents praising the hands-on leadership of owner Ms. Angela, highly attentive staff, and strong educational preparation for elementary school. Parents consistently report children are well-cared-for, happy, and experience significant developmental progress in a safe, nurturing Montessori environment.

   Hands-on owner and managementkind and patient teachersstrong academic preparation for elementary schoolsafe and secure facility
5. 5

   Bright Start Child Dev. Center

   4.5 score

   5(5)

   3212 La Crescenta Avenue, Glendale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

   Bright Start Child Development Center in Glendale receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, individualized attention, and strong academic and emotional development outcomes. Parents highlight creative activities, a safe and clean facility, and excellent communication from staff as key strengths.

   caring and loving teachersindividual attention for each childcreative and age-appropriate activitiesemotional development focus
6. 6

   Gledale Montessori School

   4.49 score

   4.8(8)

   413 West Doran St, Glendale, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 73 children

   Glendale Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise its authentic Montessori approach, caring teachers, and focus on developing independence and critical thinking in children. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with strong curriculum delivery and nurturing classroom environments. One parent raised concerns about safety protocols during drop-off and pick-up times.

   Authentic Montessori methodologyattentive and caring teacherschild-led learning at individual pacedevelopment of independence and confidence
7. 7

   Bonnie Academy

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   534 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

   Bonnie Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, caring staff who provide individualized attention through small group sizes and create a welcoming second home for their children. Families report their children are excited about attending and have developed strong friendships while enjoying well-designed curriculum and good communication from teachers.

   Caring and attentive staffsmall group sizesnurturing environmentchild development and growth
8. 8

   St Mary'S Armenian School

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   1200 E Carlton Drive, Glendale, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 200 children

   Note: These reviews are primarily about the church facility itself, not the daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise the church's architectural beauty, historical significance, and spiritual atmosphere. However, this listing appears to be misclassified as a daycare center rather than a religious institution.

   Beautiful architecture and stained glass windowsspacious and comfortable seatinggood parking availabilityclear audio system
9. 9

   Pacific Clinics Lexington Head Start

   4.47 score

   4.8(7)

   735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 71 children

   Parents consistently praise Pacific Clinics Lexington Head Start for its caring, professional staff who create a safe learning environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Families appreciate strong parent-teacher communication, engaging activities, and the program's support in building children's confidence and kindergarten readiness. One parent noted the part-time schedule is challenging for working parents.

   Kind and professional teach
10. 10

    Pacific Avenue Education Center

    4.3 score

    4.6(5)

    440 W. Lomita Ave., Glendale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children

    Pacific Avenue Education Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the preschool and pre-K programs for fostering children's social development and confidence. The Spanish immersion program is popular with a lengthy waiting list. One parent raised serious concerns about a Facts program teacher's conduct toward minority and special education students.

    Children gain confidence and social skillsSpanish immersion programknowledgeable and supportive staffchildren enjoy attending

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