Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Glendora across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Glendora. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Glendora. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Glendora. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Glendora. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcareinfantpreschoolschool-age
Kiddie Academy of Glendora is a CCLD-licensed facility at 1339 S Grand Ave in Glendora serving infants (6 weeks) through school-age children (12 years), offering an all-in-one family solution with extended hours (6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). The center employs a proprietary Life Essentials curriculum with technology integration for STEM and literacy, age-based program tracks from Infant through School Age, and seasonal offerings like CampVentures summer camp with field trips and hands-on activities. Licensed capacity of 27 with secure restricted entry and Health Essentials cleaning protocols; parent engagement is active on Yelp (37 reviews) and Listen360 feedback tools. Multiple complaint investigations (2021, 2022, and two in 2025) and CCLD Type B citations across inspection cycles are on file and should be reviewed in detail via the CCLD portal before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary Life Essentials curriculum, described as developmentally appropriate and focused on six outcomes to prepare children for life. Technology is incorporated as a supportive learning tool for science, literacy, and math.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs from infants (6 weeks) through school age (5-12): Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and School Age. CampVentures summer camp with hands-on activities, field trips, and themed events.
What sets it apart: Hours 6:30am-6:00pm. Secure, restricted entries and authorized pick-up procedures; Health Essentials cleaning protocols. Educators must meet or exceed state requirements with background clearance and ongoing professional development. Recently acquired by longtime Kiddie Academy franchisees; hosts a free Hero Play Day community event.
Recognition of Excellence — Website Badge
🏆 For Center Directors
Your center has earned independent recognition based on verified parent reviews. You are welcome to display this badge on your website. Paste the snippet below into your site's HTML — it links back to this verified recognition page.
Top 3 in Glendora
<!-- Recognition of Excellence: Kiddie Academy of Glendora -->
<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/california/los-angeles/glendora/kiddie-academy-of-glendora/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">
<img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/rank-3-city.jpg" alt="Top 3 in Glendora - Kiddie Academy of Glendora - Glendora, CA" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy">
<span>
<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Top 3 in Glendora</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Glendora across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.</span>
</span>
</a>
Best Curriculum
<!-- Recognition of Excellence: Kiddie Academy of Glendora -->
<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/california/los-angeles/glendora/kiddie-academy-of-glendora/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">
<img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-curriculum.jpg" alt="Best Curriculum - Kiddie Academy of Glendora - Glendora, CA" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy">
<span>
<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Curriculum</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Glendora. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
</span>
</a>
Best Infant Care
<!-- Recognition of Excellence: Kiddie Academy of Glendora -->
<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/california/los-angeles/glendora/kiddie-academy-of-glendora/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">
<img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-infant.jpg" alt="Best Infant Care - Kiddie Academy of Glendora - Glendora, CA" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy">
<span>
<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Infant Care</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest infant care score in Glendora. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.</span>
</span>
</a>
Best K-Ready
<!-- Recognition of Excellence: Kiddie Academy of Glendora -->
<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/california/los-angeles/glendora/kiddie-academy-of-glendora/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">
<img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-kinder.jpg" alt="Best K-Ready - Kiddie Academy of Glendora - Glendora, CA" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy">
<span>
<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best K-Ready</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Glendora. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
</span>
</a>
Best Arts & Music
<!-- Recognition of Excellence: Kiddie Academy of Glendora -->
<a href="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/california/los-angeles/glendora/kiddie-academy-of-glendora/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;padding:18px;background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #EDD97A;border-radius:10px;max-width:420px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">
<img src="https://creativemindsmontessori.com/US-wide-childcare-preschool-rankings/badges/dim-arts.jpg" alt="Best Arts & Music - Kiddie Academy of Glendora - Glendora, CA" width="80" height="80" style="border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;" loading="lazy">
<span>
<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Arts & Music</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Glendora. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
</span>
</a>
This recognition is awarded independently by Creative Minds Montessori based on publicly available parent reviews and public records. Centers do not pay for or request these rankings. Scores reflect editorial synthesis of verified parent experience — not center marketing materials. Rankings are updated periodically as new reviews are analyzed.
