24 Child Daycare & Preschools in Van Nuys, California
Browse all 24 child daycare & preschools in Van Nuys, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Van Nuys
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Apple School Early Childhood Educational Center4.71 score5(12)
14123 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise Apple School for warm, attentive teachers who genuinely care about each child's development and safety. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show enthusiasm for learning through diverse, engaging activities. The facility offers strong security, enriching programs including academics, arts, music, yoga, and gymnastics, with staff that treat the school like a community.
Caring and attentive teacherssafe secure facility with security guarddiverse curriculum including arts music yoga gymnastics and languageschildren eager to attend - 2Church Of The Valley Developmental Preschool4.69 score5(11)
6565 Vesper Avenue, Van Nuys, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 49 children
Church of the Valley Developmental Preschool is a highly-regarded play-based preschool in Van Nuys with consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the nurturing environment, dedicated staff, beautiful outdoor facilities, and small class sizes that allow for individualized attention. Multiple families express sadness at graduating and strong loyalty to the program.
Play-based curriculumsmall class sizesexperienced and caring teachersDirector Nan - 3Children'S Corner Preschool & Kindergarten4.62 score5(8)
7023 Haskell Avenue, Van Nuys, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Children's Corner Preschool & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and noticeable developmental progress in their children. Parents highlight the school's diversity, small class sizes, flexible scheduling, included meals, and strong parent communication through daily photos and updates.
Caring and professional staffplay-based learningsmall class sizesdiverse student and teac - 4Happy Preschool Land4.42 score4.6(12)
15727 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Happy Preschool Land receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, skilled teachers and director Ms. Lucy, who is noted for her 18+ years of experience and genuine dedication to the children's wellbeing. Parents highlight strong academic and social development, clean facilities, spacious classrooms, a large playground, on-site home-cooked meals, and personalized attention to each child.
Caring and skilled teachersexperienced director Ms. Lucyacademic progress (letterssounds - 5Van Nuys Early Education Center (Infant)4.18 score4.3(7)
14350 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Van Nuys Early Education Center receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and well-educated staff, appropriate developmental practices, and strong learning outcomes for children. One parent raised concerns about teachers bringing their own children to work, which they felt resulted in neglect of other children in care.
Loving and caring teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsdevelopmentally appropriate expectationsgood teacher-to-child ratio - 6Kiddies Creative Learning And Care Center INC.4.15 score4.3(5)
6349 Longridge Ave, Van Nuys, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
Parents consistently praise KIDDIES CREATIVE LEARNING AND CARE CENTER INC. for its caring and dedicated staff who create a comfortable environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers report their children made significant progress and felt happy at the center, with some returning as adults to share positive long-term memories.
Caring and loving staffchild progress and learningcomfortable environmentchildren enjoy attending - 7Mid-Valley Ymca Branch4.08 score4.1(20)
6901 Lennox Avenue, Van Nuys, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Mid-Valley YMCA Branch is not a daycare center—it is a fitness and recreation facility offering swimming, fitness classes, gym equipment, and community events. Reviews praise the welcoming staff, quality instructors, and amenities, particularly the pool.
Friendly and helpful staffpatient instructorsquality swim instructionfree parking - 8Sunflower Montessori School4 score4(9)
15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 57 children
Sunflower Montessori School receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers, child development, and a welcoming environment. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about facility cleanliness, maintenance, and hygiene standards that contradict the positive feedback from other parents.
caring and warm teacherschild development and progressflexible schedulingreasonable rates
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Van Nuys based on parent reviews
Apple School Early Childhood Educational Center
14123 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA
Parents consistently praise Apple School for warm, attentive teachers who genuinely care about each child's development and safety. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show enthusiasm for learning through diverse, engaging activities. The facility offers strong security, enriching programs including academics, arts, music, yoga, and gymnastics, with staff that treat the school like a community.
Children'S Corner Preschool & Kindergarten
7023 Haskell Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
Children's Corner Preschool & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and noticeable developmental progress in their children. Parents highlight the school's diversity, small class sizes, flexible scheduling, included meals, and strong parent communication through daily photos and updates.
Happy Preschool Land
15727 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA
Happy Preschool Land receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, skilled teachers and director Ms. Lucy, who is noted for her 18+ years of experience and genuine dedication to the children's wellbeing. Parents highlight strong academic and social development, clean facilities, spacious classrooms, a large playground, on-site home-cooked meals, and personalized attention to each child.
Van Nuys Early Education Center (Infant)
14350 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, CA
Van Nuys Early Education Center receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and well-educated staff, appropriate developmental practices, and strong learning outcomes for children. One parent raised concerns about teachers bringing their own children to work, which they felt resulted in neglect of other children in care.
L.A. Valley College Campus Child Development Ctnr.
5800 Fulton Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
Kiddies Creative Learning And Care Center INC.
6349 Longridge Ave, Van Nuys, CA
Parents consistently praise KIDDIES CREATIVE LEARNING AND CARE CENTER INC. for its caring and dedicated staff who create a comfortable environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers report their children made significant progress and felt happy at the center, with some returning as adults to share positive long-term memories.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Van Nuys, California
There are 24 child daycare & preschools in Van Nuys, California, making up 63% of the 38 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Van Nuys, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Children's Corner Preschool & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and noticeable developmental progress in their children. Parents highlight the school's diversity, small class sizes, flexible scheduling, included meals, and strong parent communication through daily photos and updates.
- Address
- 7023 Haskell Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 909-9489
Parents consistently praise Apple School for warm, attentive teachers who genuinely care about each child's development and safety. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show enthusiasm for learning through diverse, engaging activities. The facility offers strong security, enriching programs including academics, arts, music, yoga, and gymnastics, with staff that treat the school like a community.
- Address
- 14123 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 799-7924
- Address
- 14541 Hamlin Street, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 909-0000
- Address
- 5800 Fulton Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 947-2931
- Address
- 6260 Tyrone Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 522-8330
Happy Preschool Land receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, skilled teachers and director Ms. Lucy, who is noted for her 18+ years of experience and genuine dedication to the children's wellbeing. Parents highlight strong academic and social development, clean facilities, spacious classrooms, a large playground, on-site home-cooked meals, and personalized attention to each child.
- Address
- 15727 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 785-1982
- Address
- 16930 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 343-5437
Parents consistently praise KIDDIES CREATIVE LEARNING AND CARE CENTER INC. for its caring and dedicated staff who create a comfortable environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers report their children made significant progress and felt happy at the center, with some returning as adults to share positive long-term memories.
- Address
- 6349 Longridge Ave, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 780-6689
Van Nuys Early Education Center receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and well-educated staff, appropriate developmental practices, and strong learning outcomes for children. One parent raised concerns about teachers bringing their own children to work, which they felt resulted in neglect of other children in care.
- Address
- 14350 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (213) 244-1240
Mid-Valley YMCA Branch is not a daycare center—it is a fitness and recreation facility offering swimming, fitness classes, gym equipment, and community events. Reviews praise the welcoming staff, quality instructors, and amenities, particularly the pool.
- Address
- 6901 Lennox Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 989-3800
- Address
- 7243 Encino Ave, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 342-3611
- Address
- 15011 Delano St., Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 997-8972
- Address
- 5353 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 787-6751
ABC Little School receives mostly positive reviews from current parents, praising the director Jessica, staff, educational activities, and developmental progress of children. However, several negative reviews from former attendees describe instances of harsh discipline and mistreatment by teachers, raising concerns about consistency in staff behavior and accountability.
- Address
- 6447 Woodman Avenue, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 786-5169
- Address
- 17000 Gault Street, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 343-1933
OneGeneration is highly praised by parents as a premium daycare center with exceptional teachers, comprehensive curriculum, and strong safety measures. Parents consistently highlight the quality of care, developmental progress of their children, and the unique intergenerational program that connects elderly volunteers with children. The center maintains high cleanliness standards and provides detailed daily communication with parents through photos and updates.
- Address
- 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 708-6377
- Address
- 13619 Kittridge St., Rm. 4, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 786-7926
- Address
- 17553 Lemay St., Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 345-0731
- Address
- 14649 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 782-7199
- Address
- 6635 Tobias Ave., Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 779-1766
- Address
- 15035 Valerio Street, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 785-8683
- Address
- 15700 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 786-4720
This YMCA facility in Van Nuys receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the clean facilities, competent staff, variety of classes (swim, cycling, dance, fitness), and reasonable pricing including affordable parking. The center is well-organized and welcoming.
- Address
- 14030 Weddington, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 906-1923
- Address
- 5353 Kester Ave, Van Nuys, CA
- Phone
- (818) 675-7733
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