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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Sherman Oaks

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

20 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
75% 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).

Sherman Oaks has 20 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 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

75% 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 20 Preschools in Sherman Oaks

1

C & E Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 74 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

Congregational Church of the Chimes Nursery Schoo

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

Exploring Minds Montessori Hazeltine

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

Kopel Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 12 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
5

New School for Cd-young Learners P/s & Early Int.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 49 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
6

Sherman Oaks Cooperative Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

Sherman Oaks Neighborhood School Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
8

Sherman Oaks Presbyterian Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 83 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
9

Sunnyside Preschool Sherman Oaks

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 82 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
10

Temple B'nai Hayim Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
11

The Sherman Oaks Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
12

Village Jewish Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
13

Ymca of Metro La/mid Valley Chandler

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
14

The Nurtury

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
15

Abc Little School-sherman Oaks, Inc

Good

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 97 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
16

Saint Francis De Sales Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
17

The Children's Courtyard

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 138 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
18

Gan Shelanu Preschool Center

Good

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
19

Wevillage Ventura, Llc

Poor

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
20

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center

Poor

Child Care Center · Sherman Oaks

Capacity: 78 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks has 20 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 Sherman Oaks?
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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