Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Glendale, CA has 48 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 2,997 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 19 accept infants. 21 (44%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Glendale
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Armenian School | 91205 | 200 | Preschool | 2025-05-22 |
| My Wonder Years Preschool | 91204 | 130 | Preschool | 2026-07-02 |
| Glendale Childrens School | 91205 | 100 | Preschool | 2026-09-23 |
| Narek Day Care Center | 91204 | 90 | Preschool | 2026-04-21 |
| Pacific Clinics Glendale Avenue Head Start | 91206 | 85 | Preschool | 2026-08-27 |
| Bright Minds Child Care Center INC. | 91208 | 75 | Preschool | 2026-04-14 |
| ABC Kids | 91205 | 68 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-23 |
| Wonder Years | 91201 | 66 | Preschool | 2026-02-27 |
| Grace & Growth Learning Center | 91206 | 49 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-04-28 |
| Next Generation Montessori School | 91206 | 45 | Preschool | 2026-07-16 |
| Glendale Adv. Med. Ctr. Children's Center | 91206 | 36 | Preschool | 2026-03-03 |
| Pacific Clinics Verdugo Head Start | 91205 | 31 | Preschool | 2026-08-24 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Academy | 91201 | 85 | 20 |
| Grandview Presbyterian Church Comm Childrens Ctr. | 91201 | 68 | 14 |
| Kara Preschool INC. | 91206 | 117 | 11 |
| Glendale Montessori School | 91203 | 73 | 10 |
| Kids Planet Child Care Center | 91205 | 70 | 7 |
| Bonnie Academy | 91202 | 66 | 6 |
| Learning Place Preschool | 91201 | 30 | 6 |
| Saint Mark's Preschool | 91202 | 96 | 6 |
| Artek Child Education Center | 91204 | 78 | 5 |
| Pacific Avenue Education Center | 91204 | 89 | 5 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 91205 | 14 | 764 |
| 91201 | 8 | 576 |
| 91206 | 8 | 466 |
| 91204 | 5 | 417 |
| 91208 | 5 | 224 |
| 91202 | 4 | 282 |
| 91203 | 4 | 268 |
How to check a Glendale daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Shortlisting programs? A Kinfield report pulls one program's full record, recent visits, what parents say and the questions to ask on your tour, reviewed by a person. $12, or 3 for $25.
Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Glendale, CA?
Kinfield lists 48 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Glendale, CA, with 2,997 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Glendale daycares take infants?
19 licensed programs in Glendale, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Glendale?
"Staff and volunteer immunizations (flu, pertussis, measles) (Health and Safety Code §1596…", cited at 14 programs in Glendale.