Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Sylmar

Top 17 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

17 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% 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).

Sylmar has 17 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 17 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% 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 17 Preschools in Sylmar

Corona Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sylmar

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

El Proyecto Child Development Center-sylmar

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

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

Hambardzumyan & Veranyan Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sylmar

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

Los Angeles Mission College Child Dev. Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Mejia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sylmar

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

Osceola Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

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

Safarlou Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sylmar

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

St. Didacus Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

Capacity: 35 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Sylmar Head Start Voa/el Centro De Los Ninos

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Vardparonyan Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sylmar

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

Foothill Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Guardian Angel Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

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

Poverello of Assisi Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

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

Olive View Infant-child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

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

Park Montessori Children's Ctr.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

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

Gonzalez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sylmar

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

Voa Grantee/carriso Park Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sylmar

Capacity: 37 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Sylmar?

Sylmar has 17 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 Sylmar?

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.