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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Canyon Country

Top 19 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
79% 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).

Canyon Country has 19 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 19 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

79% 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 19 Preschools in Canyon Country

1

College of the Canyons-canyon Country Ctr for Ece

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

Leona Cox State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

Rainbow Promise

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 43 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
5

Rio Vista Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
6

Sandcastles Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 16 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

Simonyan Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Canyon Country

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
8

Skyline Academy Inc.

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 46 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
9

Sulphur Springs Union Sch. Dist.-mint Canyon Presc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
10

Sulphur Springs Union Sch.dist.canyon Springs Pres

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
11

Sunshine Day Camp- Pinetree

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
12

Sunshine Day Camp-fair Oaks

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
13

Sunshine Day Camp-mitchell

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
14

Canyon Springs 2-sulphur Springs School District

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
15

Magic Carousel Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
16

Cedarcreek State Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
17

Bethlehem Lutheran School

Good

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 98 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
18

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers

Fair

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 156 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
19

Canyon Country Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Canyon Country

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Canyon Country?
Canyon Country has 19 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 Canyon Country?
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.

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