Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Glendale. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Glendale. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Bonnie Academy is a CCLD-licensed center-based provider at 534 W Glenoaks Blvd in Glendale, California, serving children ages 18 months to 6 years. Operating continuously since 1965, it is one of Glendale's longest-running preschool programs, with a strong developmental curriculum emphasizing math, literacy, and problem-solving skills alongside character building and conflict resolution. Parent reviews on Yelp consistently praise kind teachers and a welcoming environment where children thrive. Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm with a capacity of 66 children, it provides full working-day coverage and includes daily lunch service in a home-like setting. Families should note that recent CCLD inspections (2023–2024) included complaint investigations and citations for code violations; verification of current compliance status and the full investigation reports at ccld.ca.gov is recommended, and the center requires full private tuition with no subsidized program participation.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Developmental approach focused on the whole child, with hands-on exploration in a physically safe and emotionally secure setting. Teaches children a three-step problem solving technique to settle disagreements among themselves.
Programs & activities: Summer camp, kindergarten/preschool graduation ceremonies, special events (Mother's Day luncheon, Easter egg hunt, vision screening), Nature Month activities including The Butterfly Project, and nutrition education week.
What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; serves ages 18 months to 6 years in Glendale, California; operating since the 1960s. Daily lunch service with healthy meals; California license number 198011059; described as a home-like environment.
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