Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Burbank. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Burbank. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Burbank. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Burbank. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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ABC School House is a long-established, non-denominational preschool and kindergarten provider in Burbank, serving children ages 2–6 with early (6:45 a.m.) and full-day coverage (until 6:00 p.m.) for working families. Founded in 1964 and one of the first facilities of its kind in the area, it draws consistently strong multi-platform reviews (4.9/5 on Yelp, 4.6/5 on Chamber of Commerce) and maintains an exemplary compliance record with no citations on its April 2026 and 2019 CCLD inspections. With capacity for 64 children, non-potty-trained admission, flexible scheduling options, and weekly complimentary classes in dance, music, and technology, the center pairs accessibility with enrichment. Families needing infant care will need to find another provider, as this program begins at age 2.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses developmentally appropriate teaching materials and instruction, focused on building social, emotional, academic, and behavioral skills. No specific named curriculum is mentioned.
Programs & activities: Preschool for ages 2-6 and a full-day kindergarten program. Weekly complimentary classes in dance, music, and technology, with full-time, part-time, and half-day (morning) scheduling options.
What sets it apart: Extended hours 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; small class sizes for personal attention; accepts child care assistance programs (CCRC, DCFS, Pathway); License #197495117 in Burbank, CA.
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