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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Van Nuys

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

33 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).

Van Nuys has 33 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.

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 20 Preschools in Van Nuys

1

Cardenas Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

Ccrc Head Start - Fulton

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

Ccrc Head Start - Valerio

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 41 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

Ccrc Sherwood

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 49 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
5

Church of the Valley Developmental Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

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

El Proyecto Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

Gault St. Elementary School Cspp Rm. 28

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
8

Hazeltine Elementary Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
9

Hrashq Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
10

Hrashq Preschool, Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 53 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
11

Kiddies Creative Learning and Care Center, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 31 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
12

Kittridge Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
13

L.a. Valley College Campus Child Development Ctnr.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 165 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
14

Lemay Street Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 113 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
15

Little Me Learning Academy Preschool, Inc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 92 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
16

Maldonado Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Van Nuys

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
17

Saticoy Village Ccc/la Child Care & Dev. Council.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
18

St. Elisabeth Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
19

Stagg Street Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
20

Sunflower Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 57 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys has 33 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 Van Nuys?
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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