Woodland Hills, CA · Los Angeles County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Woodland Hills, California

Nestled against the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley, Woodland Hills is an affluent community that takes its name from the thousands of trees planted throughout the neighborhood in the 1920s—a legacy that makes it one of the valley's most verdant residential areas today. The hillside neighborhood has become a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to hiking trails, open space preserves, and natural areas that offer refuge from the urban sprawl below. Known for attracting both entertainment professionals and families drawn to its tree-lined streets and proximity to nature, Woodland Hills exemplifies the carefully cultivated oasis character that distinguishes Los Angeles's foothill communities. Woodland Hills — the suburban, family-oriented west end of the San Fernando Valley spanning two ZIP codes — offers a diverse roster of CCLD-licensed child care centers. We ranked every open, currently-licensed center — no home-based family day cares, no elementary schools — across safety, curriculum, teacher quality, and more, using only verified parent reviews and public CCLD inspection records. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedReggio Emilia / MontessoriAges 2–5License #195700128
6.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD Day Care Center license #195700128 — licensed April 2024; clean record with 0 citations across all inspections — the cleanest compliance record of any Woodland Hills center researched
  • Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and High Scope philosophies integrated — multi-framework approach drawing on the best of three leading early childhood methodologies; rare combination in the West Valley
  • Over 22 years of experience by the educational team — school has deep roots in Woodland Hills even under the current license; experienced director-led curriculum
  • Winnie 5.0 community rating; 15 Yelp reviews (March 2026) — strong parent satisfaction noted; parents praise individualized attention and creative curriculum
  • Capacity 30 — small, intimate enrollment; every child known by name; strong sense of community
  • Hours M–F 7:00 am–6:00 pm — full-day working-parent friendly schedule; Topanga Canyon Blvd location convenient for 91364 families

Considerations

  • Small capacity 30 — waitlist likely; prospective families should contact well in advance of desired start date
  • No confirmed infant program — serves preschool ages approximately 2–5; families needing infant care must seek separate arrangements
  • CCLD license issued April 2024 — relatively new license number (though operation predates this filing); families should confirm continuity of team and program at enrollment
2
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedMontessoriAMS MemberLicense #195700040
6.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
8
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • CCLD Day Care Center license #195700040 — initial license June 2023; CCLD inspection April 2025 shows No Citations — clean compliance record in active operation
  • American Montessori Society (AMS) member — formal Montessori affiliation with standards, training, and peer accountability; also NAEYC and CAEYC member
  • Rich enrichment curriculum: Art, Dance, Spanish, Music, Piano, and Gardening built into daily schedule — among the broadest enrichment offerings of any West Valley Montessori preschool
  • Bilingual Spanish component — early second-language exposure in Montessori framework; cognitive benefits well-documented; rare in Woodland Hills 91364
  • Capacity 40 — mid-sized Montessori community; enough enrollment for program diversity while maintaining individualized attention
  • NAEYC member and CAEYC member — dual affiliation signals commitment to professional standards in early childhood education

Considerations

  • Licensed June 2023 — relatively new center; families should ask about staff tenure and educational credentials of lead Montessori teachers
  • No confirmed infant program — Montessori model typically begins at age 2.5–3; families with younger children need interim care
  • Limited public parent review volume found — small school with limited online review presence; firsthand references from enrolled families strongly recommended
3
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedEnrichment: Gymnastics, Music, DanceAges 2–6License #197407949
6.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
8
Infant care
3
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • CCLD Day Care Center license #197407949 — initial license March 2001; most recent CCLD inspection January 2025; over 25 years of Woodland Hills operation
  • 32 Yelp reviews (September 2025) — broad parent review record; parents describe a fun, flexible developmental environment
  • Comprehensive enrichment curriculum: reading, phonics, math, computers, gymnastics, music, dance, and art & crafts — among the most enrichment-dense programs in West Valley
  • Kindergarten program included — families do not need to transition to a different school for Kindergarten; educational continuity on same campus
  • Capacity 70 — mid-sized program; enough stability and resources for diverse enrichment programming while maintaining manageable scale
  • Large safe playground highlighted in program materials — outdoor active play space prioritized; physical development integrated

Considerations

  • CCLD 1 Type B citation May 2022 (code 1596.8662(b)(1)) — families should pull the full citation report at ccld.ca.gov to assess the violation
  • No confirmed infant program — serves approximately ages 2 and up; families with infants must seek separate arrangements
  • Yellow Pages 4.5 stars based on limited reviews — broader platform review base needed; families should seek firsthand references
4
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedCatholic / Faith-BasedAges 2–5License #195700527
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD Day Care Center license #195700527 — initial license December 2025; CCLD pre-licensing inspection December 2025 shows No Citations — clean record from opening
  • Capacity 151 — the largest licensed child care center in Woodland Hills; staffing depth and programmatic breadth supported by scale
  • Catholic preschool affiliated with St. Bernardine of Siena parish — faith-integrated values curriculum serving Woodland Hills 91367 Catholic community
  • Enrichment classes include soccer — sport-based enrichment embedded in curriculum; outdoor active programming valued in parent reviews
  • Parents report children graduating 'with great things to say' and staff described as 'very hands-on' — authentic engagement from teaching team
  • Calvert St location in 91367 — west Woodland Hills neighborhood setting; church campus provides outdoor space and facilities

Considerations

  • Brand new CCLD license (December 2025) — very limited operating history; no multi-year inspection track record yet; families should ask detailed questions about staff experience and program history
  • No confirmed infant program — serves approximately ages 2–5; families with infants must seek separate arrangements
  • Very large capacity 151 — for families seeking an intimate small-school atmosphere, this size may feel institutional; classroom assignment practices worth clarifying on tour
5
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedInfant ProgramAges Infant–KinderLicense #197409223
6.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD Day Care Center license #197409223 — initial license October 2002; over 20 years of Woodland Hills operation; two-campus network with Encino provides organizational depth
  • Full continuum from infancy through Kindergarten — single-campus enrollment possible from birth through school entry; families documented staying 5+ years on campus
  • Capacity 92 — large enough for multiple age-group classrooms and specialized room teachers; financial stability
  • Campus features fully renovated playgrounds, air-conditioned classrooms, swimming pool for summer swim lessons, and SMART Board science center — above-average physical environment
  • 13 Yelp reviews describe loving teachers and clean, stimulating environment — authentic parent satisfaction notes; one parent described staying 5+ years

Considerations

  • CCLD records: Type A citation March 2026 and inspection April 2024 — Type A (serious) citation warrants direct review of the full report at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling
  • Type A citation in 2026 is recent — families should specifically ask administration what violation occurred and what corrective actions were taken
  • Only 13 Yelp reviews for this campus — limited public review sample for a campus open since 2002; families should ask for references from currently enrolled families
6
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedCatholic / Faith-BasedAges 2.5–6License #197408359
6.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD Day Care Center license #197408359 — long-established Catholic preschool in Woodland Hills 91364; large capacity 120 supports full-sized Catholic preschool program
  • Feeder into St. Mel Catholic K–8 school on same campus — families can keep children from preschool through 8th grade on the same campus; exceptional continuity; top-ranked private school per Private School Review 2026
  • St. Mel School rated top-ranked private school (Private School Review 2026) — school's broader academic reputation reflects institutional quality throughout campus
  • 13 Yelp reviews (September 2025) — parents describe nurturing developmental environment; Catholic faith integrated with developmentally appropriate practices
  • Hours 7:30 am–5:00 pm — extended care available; campus includes church, elementary, and preschool facilities sharing outdoor space

Considerations

  • CCLD 1 Type B citation on record (between October 2022 and July 2025) — families should pull the full report at ccld.ca.gov to identify the specific violation
  • No confirmed infant program — serves ages approximately 2.5 and up; families with infants must seek separate care
  • Catholic faith emphasis may not suit families seeking a secular preschool environment
  • 13 Yelp reviews is a limited sample — families should seek direct references from currently enrolled families for a fuller picture
7
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedInfant ProgramAges Infant–KinderLicense #197411213
6.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD Day Care Center license #197411213 — established Woodland Hills campus; Tutor Time is a national brand with standardized curriculum, corporate oversight, and continuous operational history
  • 50 Yelp reviews (April 2026) — highest Yelp review volume of any Woodland Hills preschool; broad public parent record available for review
  • Full continuum: Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, Junior Kindergarten, and private Kindergarten — every age served on a single campus
  • Hours M–F 6:30 am–6:30 pm — longest operating hours of any Woodland Hills center reviewed; accommodates even early-start and late-finish working parents
  • ResellerRatings: 4.83 stars from 96 reviews — large independent review dataset; corporate centers aggregate reviews across parents over time
  • Capacity 30 — despite corporate affiliation, relatively small licensed capacity enables more personal teacher-child relationships than large-format corporate centers

Considerations

  • State licensing records note a citation under CCLD code 101538.3(b) in both August 2024 and February 2026; parents can review the full inspection reports on the California Community Care Licensing facility page.
  • Complaint investigation July 2023 on record — families should ask administration about the specific complaint and its resolution
  • CMac.ws shows 2.0 from 3 reviews — small sample but low rating on one platform contrasts with high ResellerRatings score; suggests possible variability in parent experience
  • Corporate chain model — individual campus quality depends heavily on local director; ask specifically about current director tenure and teaching team stability
8
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedAges 2–5Year-RoundLicense #197416636
5.5/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD Day Care Center license #197416636 — CCLD inspections April 2026 and January 2024 both show No Citations — clean compliance record across multiple inspection cycles
  • 38 Yelp reviews (May 2026) — broad parent review base; parents praise caring staff and welcoming environment
  • Over 35 years of All About Kids brand experience across San Fernando Valley campuses — organizational curriculum consistency and operational experience
  • Hours M–F 6:30 am–6:00 pm year-round — full working-parent schedule accommodated; no gaps from school breaks
  • Capacity 30 — intimate small-school feeling; individual attention within a structured daily schedule

Considerations

  • Small capacity 30 — limited availability; families should inquire about enrollment openings early
  • No confirmed infant program — serves ages 2 and up; families needing infant care must seek separate arrangements
  • Limited curriculum differentiation information found — families seeking specialized Montessori, Reggio, or enrichment-specific curriculum should ask specifically about programming philosophy
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