Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Van Nuys. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Van Nuys. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Van Nuys. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Van Nuys. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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LA Valley College Campus Child Development Center, located at 5800 Fulton Ave in Van Nuys, is a CCLD-licensed program operated in partnership with Los Angeles Valley College, serving infants and young children of LAVC students, staff, and community members. Teaching staff are trained under the college's early childhood education faculty, and the program is certified by the Outdoor Classroom Project, integrating nature-based learning into daily activities—a distinction rare in the San Fernando Valley. The campus setting provides secure grounds with LAVC safety infrastructure; the center has served families since its 2020 licensing. With a capacity of 12 children in infant configuration, the program is small, meaning waitlists are likely and priority typically goes to college-affiliated families; parents should confirm current availability and hours, especially over summer and holidays when LAVC is not in session.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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