Family owned · Since 2003

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More than 20 years of nurturing children, supporting families, and raising the bar for quality child care in the Temecula Valley.

Angel and Shawn, ABC Child Care owners
Our Beginning

Built on a belief

Est. 1991
1991

The Center Opens

Founder Malinda Margiotta saw a gap in quality child care and rose to fill it — designing a state-of-the-art facility, assembling a team of passionate professionals, and opening ABC Child Care Center on Solana Way. Her legacy would raise the bar for child care across Southern California.

2004

A Second Home

ABC Child Care Village opened in the Harveston lakeside community — a gem of a second location run by Malinda's daughter Ms. Angel and her husband Mr. Shawn, whose shared heart for ministering to youth had been forged through years of travel and global youth ministry.

2020

A New Generation

Malinda retired, and Angel and Shawn took the helm of both locations. The legacy continues: the same commitment to excellence, the same open-door culture, and the same belief that every child deserves extraordinary care.

Today

Two Locations. One Family.

ABC serves families across the Temecula Valley with 18 classrooms, programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years, and a staff whose dedication is matched only by their longevity — many have been with ABC for over a decade.

ABC Child Care Center exterior
Our Mission

Teaching the love of learning

At ABC, we partner with families to nurture strong, independent, creative, and well-rounded children. We believe that great child care is a genuine collaboration — between teachers and children, and between the school and the families it serves.

Our open-door policy is more than a rule; it's an expression of our values. Stop by any time. Walk the classrooms. Meet the teachers. We have nothing to hide and everything to share.

That same transparency carries into daily communication — every family stays connected to their child's experience through regular, informal updates and a line that's always open.

Why families choose ABC

What sets us apart

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01

Small Class Sizes

Low teacher-to-student ratios across every program — from 1:4 in infant rooms to 1:12 in private kindergarten — mean every child receives individual attention and care.

02

Dedicated, Long-Tenured Staff

We invest more in teacher training than any other provider in the valley. Most of our staff have been with ABC for five or more years — they know your children, and your children know them.

03

A Genuine Community

ABC is more than a facility — it's a community. A full calendar of family events, three generations of returning families, and teachers who remember every child's name.

04

NAEYC Accreditation

ABC is the largest NAEYC-accredited preschool in California. Only the top 1% of programs nationwide earn this distinction — a standard that goes far beyond state licensing requirements.

05

Full-Day Nutrition

Breakfast, a hot lunch, and an afternoon snack — included in tuition — prepared fresh daily with substitutions for dietary needs and food allergies.

Accreditation

The top 1% of preschools nationwide

ABC was one of the first and most prominent centers in Southern California to earn NAEYC accreditation — and remains the largest accredited preschool in the state of California. NAEYC's standard goes well beyond licensing, evaluating curriculum, classroom environment, family engagement, staff qualifications, and more. It is the gold standard in early childhood education.

NAEYC Accreditation seal
Leadership

The people behind ABC

Ms. Angel
Owner & Director

Raised at ABC and shaped by years of youth ministry around the world, Ms. Angel brings an infectious love for children and an unwavering commitment to quality into everything she does. She oversees both locations with warmth and precision.

Mr. Shawn
Owner & Operations

Mr. Shawn's heart for young people — forged through global mission work — grounds everything he brings to ABC. His partnership with Angel ensures the families and staff at both locations are always well-supported.

Ms. Tonya, Ms. Shannon & Ms. Patricia
Management — ABC Center

The backbone of Solana Way. This experienced management team keeps the Center running with the consistency and care that families have relied on for years.

Ms. Candice, Ms. Jessica & Ms. Liz
Management — ABC Village

The Village's trusted leadership team brings the same dedication and attention to detail that has made the Harveston location a beloved fixture in its community.

From our families

What parents say

★★★★★
★★★★★

"Every staff member treated us with love and respect — from the Director to the cooks in the kitchen. We felt like family from day one."

Anna OrnelasABC Village Parent
★★★★★

"My granddaughter has attended ABC since she was almost 2 and is now in Kindergarten. The care they've provided has allowed her to flourish and learn in extraordinary ways."

SCBA Marine KelleyGrandparent · ABC Center
★★★★★

"Family owned, 18 classrooms — ABC Village has something for everyone. A beautiful location nestled at the heart of Harveston by the lake. Highly recommend."

K. WestABC Village Parent

Come see it for yourself

Our door is always open. Stop by any time, or schedule a tour with one of our enrollment specialists.

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