Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Canoga Park

Top 18 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

18 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

67% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Los Angeles County

2022 median

$1,113

/ month

infant

$956

/ month

toddler

$974

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $732/month).

Canoga Park has 18 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 18 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

67% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 18 Preschools in Canoga Park

Agbu Manoogian-demirdjian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 219 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Canoga Park Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 165 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Ccrc Head Start - Cdi Canoga Park

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 17 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Faith Baptist School - Four-year Kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 180 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Hart Early Educ.campus/ca Children's Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Hart Street Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Limerick Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church Child Care Ctr.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Rise Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Stanley Mosk Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Sydney M. Irmas Child Care Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Ccrc Head Start - Dennis P Zine Community Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 65 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Hart Village Early Education Center

Good

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Valley Montessori Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 76 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Ccrc Head Start - Arthur D. Avila

Fair

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 52 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Castle Oaks Children's Center

Good

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Tiny Thinkers Preschool Canoga Park

Good

Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 85 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Wonderkids Preschool & Infant Learning Center

Poor

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Canoga Park

Capacity: 69 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Canoga Park?

Canoga Park has 18 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Canoga Park?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Los Angeles County is about $1,063 at a center and $943 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.