Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Thousand Oaks. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Notre Dame Learning Center is a faith-based, play-based preschool in Thousand Oaks sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame, serving children ages 2 years 9 months through 5. Operating 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays with a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio, the center emphasizes child-led learning and social-emotional growth, with reviewers noting particular success helping children with speech and developmental challenges. An engaging outdoor classroom and daily toy sanitization reflect high cleanliness standards. The center does not serve infants, and public review verification is limited to Yelp sources, as no Google reviews are publicly available for independent corroboration.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based preschool providing Catholic childcare and education, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame, focused on helping each child experience what it means to be a child of God. Emphasizes an engaging outdoor classroom.
Programs & activities: Outdoor learning environment and support for the potty training process. No specific enrichment programs are detailed.
What sets it apart: Teacher-student ratio of one to eight; extended childcare available 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for children ages 2 to 5; CA license #566210581; campus tours by appointment on weekdays; immediate enrollment noted.
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