Licensed Daycares in Glendale, CA

Daycare & Childcare in Glendale

As of August 2026

Glendale's child care roster runs strongly toward family child care homes: of 207 total providers, 158 are homes and only 49 are centers, putting homes at roughly 76% of the roster. Licensed capacity totals 5,359 children, averaging 26 per provider under the California Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division. Preschool coverage is exceptionally deep here, reported by 191 providers — about 92% of the roster. CloverMap's Glendale directory covers all 49 licensed providers for comparison by type and age served.

What to know about childcare in Glendale

Glendale's 207 providers split into 49 centers and 158 family child care homes, a 76% home share that's among the more lopsided splits in this batch. Family child care homes operate from a provider's residence, typically with a smaller number of children across a wider age range, while centers bring a dedicated facility with multiple staff and age-grouped classrooms. With homes this dominant, Glendale families searching broadly should expect to see far more home-based listings than center-based ones.

Total licensed capacity across Glendale's roster is 5,359 slots, averaging about 26 per provider — a modest figure that fits a roster weighted heavily toward smaller family child care homes rather than larger centers. As with any citywide average, individual providers vary considerably, so confirming a specific provider's licensed size directly is worthwhile.

Age coverage in Glendale is strong across categories: 164 providers report serving infants, 164 report toddlers, 191 report preschool-age children, and 159 report school-age children. Preschool coverage tops out at about 92% of the roster, among the highest rates in this batch. Infant and toddler coverage sits at 79%, and school-age coverage comes in at 77% — both well above the middle of the range for cities covered here.

Every Glendale provider is licensed through the California Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division, which applies distinct standards to centers and family child care homes covering ratios, health and safety, and facility requirements. A current license means CCLD reviewed the operator before children could be enrolled; the roster itself is limited to licensing status.

With family child care homes making up roughly three-quarters of Glendale's roster and age coverage running deep across every category, most Glendale families should find multiple nearby options regardless of the child's age — though centers such as BRIGHT MINDS CHILD CARE CENTER INC. remain available for those who prefer that structure. Filtering by provider type is a sensible first step given how strongly the roster leans toward homes.

With family child care homes making up roughly three-quarters of Glendale's roster and age coverage running deep across every category, most families should have several nearby options regardless of which age group they're searching for. As with any CCLD listing, though, this roster confirms legal operating status rather than current openings or day-to-day quality — those specifics are best confirmed with a direct call once a shortlist is narrowed. Filtering Glendale's 207 providers by format first, then by proximity, is a practical way to work through the list.