Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Woodland Hills. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Woodland Hills. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Woodland Hills. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Child's World School - Woodland Hills is a CCLD Day Care Center (license #197409223) in Woodland Hills with over 20 years of continuous operation and a two-campus network including Encino. It serves infants through Kindergarten on a single campus, with families commonly remaining enrolled for 5+ years, and operates at full capacity of 92 children across multiple age-group classrooms. The campus features renovated playgrounds, air-conditioned classrooms, a swimming pool for summer lessons, and a SMART Board science center. Parent reviews on Yelp consistently describe loving teachers and a clean, stimulating environment. A Type A citation issued in March 2026 warrants families asking administration directly about the violation and corrective actions taken before enrolling.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Balanced educational model described as "Joyful, Academic, Balanced" that blends playful exploration with academic readiness to support social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Programs & activities: Infant and toddler programs through Kindergarten, preschool, TK/K classes, enrichment programs, and summer camp. Activities include science experiments, outdoor play, music/drum circles, art projects, nature exploration, and reading.
What sets it apart: Marketed as trusted for over 30 years with caring, long-tenured staff. Hours are Monday-Friday 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM; serves Woodland Hills, West Hills, Tarzana, and Reseda families. No tuition, ratios, accreditations, meals, or security details stated.
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Best Infant Care
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