Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Encino. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Encino. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Child's World School - Encino is a CCLD Day Care Center licensed since October 1995, with 30+ years of continuous operation serving West Valley families in Encino. The center operates capacity 127 across multiple age groups, serving infants through Kindergarten from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday–Friday, with a two-campus footprint (Encino and Woodland Hills) that supports financial stability and programmatic depth. With 54 Yelp reviews and a 4.5-star rating—the highest review volume among Encino preschools—parents consistently praise its loving teachers, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. The play-based curriculum spans writing, math, language, art, creative play, and nature activities, with spacious renovated playgrounds and SMART Board technology. Families should note that CCLD records show a Type B citation in April 2025 and a complaint investigation in May 2025, warranting a review of corrective actions and full inspection reports at ccld.ca.gov before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based with academic purpose, blending play and learning to prepare children for elementary school. Serves infants through Kindergarten.
Programs & activities: Writing, math, and language activities; art and creative play; nature/gardening; water play; seasonal celebrations; summer camp programs; spacious playgrounds for climbing and digging.
What sets it apart: Operating over 60 years total and over 30 years at the Encino location. Hours Monday-Friday 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM; emphasizes strong parent involvement and community ties.
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Best K-Ready
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