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 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 K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Burbank. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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Montessori Children's Academie is a Los Angeles County-licensed center on W Burbank Boulevard with over 25 years of tenure and UCLA-recommended programming, serving infants through preschool. The center accommodates 82 children with flexible schedules and extended 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. hours, featuring enrichment in Spanish, music, dance, and arts. It boasts 58 Yelp reviews—the largest local review base for Burbank childcare—and parents report children feel safe and engaged. However, three Type B citations from 2023 and a November 2024 complaint investigation warrant in-person due diligence, and Montessori credentials lack confirmed AMI/AMS accreditation.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Fully licensed with LA County License #191225566. Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Top 10 in Burbank
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