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Firehouse School

Daycare center in Altadena, CA. 1923 N. Allen Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001

5.0 (11 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (626) 798-2865Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity51 children
Citations on file6 (1 Type A)
On the register since2007

About the program

Firehouse School is a licensed daycare center in Altadena, California, on the state register since 2007. It is licensed for 51 children and serves preschool ages.

Firehouse School operates two private preschool locations in Altadena and Pasadena, California, serving children from infancy through kindergarten.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Firehouse School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 198013437
Licence statusActive since 2007
Licensed capacity51 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file6Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)1507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints13 inspection visits · last visit July 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(2) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101226(e)(3)(B) · 101700.3(b)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

So happy that we found firehouse school for our 3 year old. All the teachers are amazing and very attentive to all the children. My child has learned so much already in the few months that he’s been attending the school. They have music class and sports class which my child absolutely loves!

LeeAnn Mitchell · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

Firehouse School has been a wonderful experience for our son and family. Our son has been there for a little over a year and we are so satisfied with the care and attention he receives. The teachers are very communicative and supportive. We really admired the communication from the school following the Eaton fires. They were quick to develop a plan to resume care for the children and provided all inspection…

Caroline McLoughlin · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

Our son has absolutely loved his experience at The Firehouse School. The teachers are wonderful and genuinely invested in the kids. It’s clear how much thought they put into helping children learn and grow. You can really understand their educational approach through the day-to-day activities and the social and emotional development we’ve seen in our son. We also appreciate the sense of community. The school hosts…

Jason Meer · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

We have had such a wonderful experience with Firehouse School. Our son first started at the Pasadena location and is now at the Altadena campus, and both have been nothing short of amazing. He absolutely loves his teachers, the outdoor play area, music classes, art projects, and all of the special programs the school puts on. We can truly see how much he is learning and growing every day! As a parent, you want to…

Sara McCarthy · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago
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Getting there

1923 N. Allen Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001

Questions about Firehouse School

Is Firehouse School licensed?

Yes. Firehouse School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198013437), with a licensed capacity of 51 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Firehouse School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 6 citations for Firehouse School, 1 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Firehouse School take?

Firehouse School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Firehouse School cost?

Firehouse School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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