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 Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Glendale. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Bright Minds Child Care Center is a CCLD-licensed center in the Verdugo Woodlands neighborhood of Glendale, serving children ages 2 through 6. As a Head Start program partner, it offers federally funded comprehensive early childhood services alongside a Creative Curriculum focused on social, emotional, academic, and behavioral skill development. The center operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, with capacity for 75 children, and enriches its academic foundation in science, math, phonics, and art through nature-based activities including gardening, field trips, and guest visits. The residential neighborhood setting supports this accessible, family-friendly schedule for working parents. The center does not serve infants, and parent-experience reviews are not available on major platforms to independently verify quality.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Creative Curriculum materials and instruction, focused on building social, emotional, academic, and behavioral skills. Partners with the Head Start program.
What sets it apart: Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Located in Glendale, CA (License #198020982).
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