Best Before or After School Daycare in Van Nuys, CA

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.

1. 1

   Apple School Early Childhood Educational Center

   4.71 score

   5(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
2. 2

   Church Of The Valley Developmental Preschool

   4.69 score

   5(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
3. 3

   Children'S Corner Preschool & Kindergarten

   4.62 score

   5(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
4. 4

   Happy Preschool Land

   4.42 score

   4.6(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
5. 5

   Van Nuys Early Education Center (Infant)

   4.18 score

   4.3(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
6. 6

   Kiddies Creative Learning And Care Center INC.

   4.15 score

   4.3(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
7. 7

   Mid-Valley Ymca Branch

   4.08 score

   4.1(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
8. 8

   Sunflower Montessori School

   4 score

   4(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

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