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Glendale Bright Start

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

411 E. Colorado Street, Glendale, CA 91205

Visit website ↗(818) 244-2300Directions ↗Licensed for 39
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
10/16/2023
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Glendale Bright Start is a child development program in Glendale, California offering toddler care, preschool, and before/after school care. The program uses the High Scope Curriculum with a focus on social competency, active learning, and child-centered activities.

Philosophy
Social competency is the primary goal for all children. The program supports child-centered, active learning where children make their own choices. Education follows multicultural principles that respect and include all children and families. The curriculum provides a consistent, predictable sequence of events that gives children a sense of control and a stable, secure psychological environment.
Ages served
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Outdoor
Outside play hour with play structures; outside time included in daily activities

Programs

  • •Toddler Care
  • •Preschool
  • •Before and After School Care

Highlights

  • ✓High Scope Curriculum with child-centered approach
  • ✓Daily activities include early literacy, language, math, computer use, and social skills
  • ✓Music and dance hour, creative and art hour, sensory activities
  • ✓Individual progress monitored and attended to for each child

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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