A family raising families since 1991.

Ms. Malinda's dream, still growing strong

In 1991, Malinda Margiotta saw a gap in the way children were cared for in the United States — and she rose to the challenge. She designed and built a state-of-the-art facility, assembled a team of quality professionals, and ABC Child Care Center was born.

Her legacy was immediately clear: ABC was among the first and most prominent centers in Southern California to earn NAEYC accreditation, and the first to implement a mildly-ill care room — our beloved Chicken Soup Room.

In 2004, Ms. Malinda's daughter Angel and son-in-law Shawn opened our second location, ABC Child Care Village, in the Harveston community. After years of world travel doing youth ministry together, their hearts led them home — to the kids. In 2020, Angel and Shawn took over both locations, carrying the legacy forward with the same warmth and commitment to excellence ABC has always been known for.

Among the best early childhood programs in the nation

NAEYC accreditation holds programs to a standard far beyond state licensing alone — covering the quality of the environment, curriculum, staff development, health practices, and family partnerships. Fewer than 1% of U.S. preschools earn it.

ABC Child Care is not only accredited — we're the largest accredited preschool in the State of California. That's a distinction we've maintained through rigorous program standards and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

• Exceeds California licensing standards in every category
• Structured staff training and continuous professional development
• Primary care groups for consistent, bonded relationships
• Comprehensive family communication and partnership practices
• Video monitoring in every classroom for peace of mind

NAEYC AccreditedHighest quality standard in early childhood education