The Child and Family Guidance Center is a LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contractor that provides Specialized Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services to children, transition age youth, and adults utilizing evidence-based treatment interventions (EBPs) that are consistent with LAC/DMH Mental Health services Act (MHSA).
The Center also provides families with access to a comprehensive continuum of services depending on the needs of the family ranging from once a week; time limited mental services (PEI) to intensive in-home services that are delivered several times a week with 24-7 availability for crises.
The Community Resource Services is a division dedicated to improving the quality of life for special needs children and their families by helping them to locate, access and effectively use essential community health and social services.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
California Children’s Academy (323) 343-1681 / (818) 837-4500
www.californiachildrensacademy.org
California Children’s Academy programs include infant, toddler, and preschool age services. Provides free & affordable early education to low income working families. There are many locations in the San Fernando Valley, please call to enroll your child at the nearest preschool location. Printed enrollment application forms are available at the offices or click below for an intake form which you can email to admin@californiachildrensacademy.org Click the link here to download the intake form: cca_eligibility_intake_forms-website.pdf
Parthenia Court
Early Education Center 14833 Parthenia Street
Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 892-9322
Ages 2-Kinder
Corona Academy Campus 13036 Sherman Way North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 764-4054
Ages 2-Kinder
Saticoy Village 14649 Saticoy Street Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 782-7199
Ages 2-Kinder
San Fernando Gardens 10896 Lehigh Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 834-7874
Ages 3-Kinder
Sidney Irmas
Early Education Center 7446 Alabama Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 348-2867
Ages 2-Kinder
Obeck Early Education Center 9700 Obeck Avenue Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 834-4293
Ages Birth-3 years
Amanecer
Early Education Center 623 N. Hagar Street
San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 361-2100
Ages 2-Kinder
Hart Early Education Center
Early Education Center 21702 Hart Street Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 274-0174
Ages 2-Kinder
Child Care Resource Center 20001 Prairie Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 717-1000
www.ccrcca.org
This organization provides the most comprehensive referral information in the San Fernando Valley. You can contact them to receive a list of all the childcare providers in your area within your price range or you can search online. Their listings include all licensed Family Day Care as well as larger childcare centers. Financial assistance is available for child care all hours of the day, including nights, weekends, or for just a few hours a week. Whether you are looking for employment, going to school, or working and in need of care, CCRC can help! The application is quick and easy. Most people complete it in 3-5 minutes.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Child Development Centers
Child Development Centers are licensed childcare facilities, funded by the state, located on community college campuses. These facilities accept children 6 months to 13 years old. The program runs Monday through Friday. First priority is given to the children of students, staff, faculty and the community. Community applicants will be considered once all students have been accommodated. The fee is based on a sliding scale.
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Avenue Valley Glen, CA 91401 (818) 947-2931
http://www.lavc.edu/childdevelopmentcenter/index.html Ages 2 ½ -5 years and K-13 years
Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91371 (818) 719-6494 / (818) 719-6495
http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/child_development_center/ Ages 2-5 years
El Proyecto Child Development Centers
Los Angeles Mission College
13356 Eldridge Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 364-7863
www.lamission.edu/cdc
Email: cdc@lamission.edu Ages 2-5 years
The Child Development Program is funded by the California Department of Education and serve 150 preschool children aged 3 through 4 years. They consider each child’s level of development, age, uniqueness, culture and language. Services are free.
Panorama City Location 9140 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 109 Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 891-8534
Child Development Institute
Early Learning Center www.cdikids.org info@cdikids.org
San Fernando/Sylmar Location 2100 Frank Modugno Drive San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 743-5200
Child Development Institute promotes healthy development at the Early Learning Center (ELC), a free play and learning space open to all children ages 0-6 and their families. They partner with trained volunteers and community groups to offer a variety of programs such as reading groups, nutrition classes, nature clubs, parenting workshops and more. ELC offers free developmental screening s for children. If a child displays developmental red flags, they provide a continuum of care by linking families to community resources and following up with families to ensure they get the support their child needs.
CDI Main Campus and ELC Reseda Location 18050 Vanowen Street Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 888-4559
ELC Canoga Park Location 7260 Owensmouth Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 712-0453
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Call 3-1-1
www.laparks.org
The Department of Recreation and Parks Preschool Care Programs accept children ages 3-5 years old. The requirements vary depending on the park. The average fee ranges from $100 - $320 per month plus a $20 registration fee. The program offers arts and crafts, storytelling time, daily outdoor activity and snacks. Registration is ongoing. Scholarships are not available. The following are lists of Recreation Center Preschool Programs located in the San Fernando Valley area. Please call for specific information.
Mid Valley
Delano RC 15100 Erwin Street Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 756-8529
Not available at the moment
Granada Hills RC 16730 Chatsworth Street Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 363-3556
Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks RC 14201 Huston Street Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 783-5121
Tarzana RC 5655 Vanalden Avenue Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 343-5946
Branford RC 13310 Branford Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 893-4923
Not available at the moment
Fernangeles RC 8851 Laurel Canyon Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 767-4171
North Hollywood RC 11430 Chandler Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 763-7651
Panorama RC
8600 Hazeltine Avenue
Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 893-3401
North Valley
Ritchie Valens RC
10731 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 834-5172
Not available at the moment
Stonehurst RC 9901 Dronfield Street Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 767-0314
Sunland RC 8651 Foothill Boulevard Sunland, CA 91040 (818) 352-5282
Not available at the moment
Sylmar RC 13109 Borden Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 367-5656
South Valley
Studio City RC 12621 Rye Street
Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 769-4415
Not available at the moment
Valley Plaza RC 12240 Archwood Street
North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 765-5885
Not available at the moment
Victory/Vineland RC 11117 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 985-9516
Not available at the moment
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Northridge CC 18300 Lemarsh Street Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 349-7341
Mason RC 10500 Mason Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 998-6377
Not available at the moment
West Valley
Woodland Hills RC 5858 Shoup Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 883-9370
Not available at the moment
Winnetka CC 8401 Winnetka Avenue Winnetka, CA 91306 (818) 756-7876
Recreation and Parks (RAP) Preschool Program
Lanark RC 21816 Lanark Street Canoga Park, CA 91304 (818) 883-1503
Shadow Ranch RC 22633 Vanowen Street Canoga Park, CA 91307 (818) 883-3637
Not available at the moment
The COVID-19 crisis highlighted the need for licensed preschool programs. In response, the City Council took immediate action by restoring and opening low cost licensed preschool facilities. The RAP’s State Licensed Preschool Program provides full day care for preschool children ages 2 years to 6 years of age. They provide a safe, caring, and academically challenging environment in which preschool children may develop their self-esteem, creativity, learning, and social skills through the use of ageappropriate activities and materials. Highly qualified teachers that apply best practices for children’s growth and development.
Branford Child Care Center 13306 Branford Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 899-3445
Director: Rosalyn Soils rosalyn.soils@lacity.org
State Licensed Preschool # 197750141
Victory Valley Child Care Center 6451 Saint Clair Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 764-1679
Director: Martha Flores martha.i.flores@lacity.org
State Licensed Preschool # 195700010
Department of Public Social Services (818) 701-8200 Participant Help Line (866) 613-3777 Customer Service Center https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/jobs/childcare.html
Hubert Humphrey Child Care Center 12560 Filmore Street Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 899-3445
Director: Melinda Sims melinda.sims@lacity.org
State Licensed Preschool # 197750154
The Department of Public Social Services has many programs that are available to GAIN recipients. These programs are designed to assist families in the transition from CALWORKS to work. Please call your GAIN worker to apply for the subsidized childcare
East Valley Office
7555 Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91405
Glendale District Office
4680 San Fernando Road Glendale, CA 91204
West Valley Office 21415 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Head Start Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start Bureau
http://caheadstart.org
Head Start is a free program for preschool children from low-income families operated by local nonprofit organizations. Children who attend Head Start receive free medical and dental care and have healthy meals and snacks. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Most children are between the ages of 3 – 5 years old. Children attend a half-day center-based program. Head Start offers support services, such as parenting classes, job training, and case management. To refer a child for the program, please contact one of the following agencies for the name and address of the nearest Head Start program to your home.
Child Care Resource Center
Head Start Department 20001 Prairie Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 717-4515
Volunteers of America (VOA)
Head Start & Early Head Start
Maud Booth Family Center 11243 Kittridge Street North Hollywood, CA 91606 www.Voala.org/headstartprograms (818) 980-2287
Around the Korner Child Care Center (818) 890-0200 www.aroundthekorner.org info@aroundthekorner.org
Around the Korner is a non-profit organization specializing in early childhood education, for children birth through five years old. It is funded by the Department of Education and it is free for low income families Care is provided at the following locations:
Around the Korner Infant Toddler Care Center 8800 Woodman Avenue Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 890-0200
Site Director: Ruth Arias rarias@aroundthekorner.org
Around the Korner Preschool for School-Age Enrichment 9757 Arleta Avenue Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 890-0200
Tupper Tobias Village Child Care Center 9273 Tobias Avenue Panorama City, CA 91402 (747) 236-7012
Around the Korner Preschool for School-Age Enrichment 14030 Nordhoff Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 894-2478
Site Director: Karla Perez kperez@aroundthekorner.org Enrollment Specialist: America Herrera aherrera@arondthekorner.org
Around the Korner Child Care Center 13939 Nordhoff Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 894-8037
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Early Childhood Education Division 333 South Beaudry Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-1000 https://achieve.lausd.net/eced
I) Early Education Centers
To qualify for their program the child must be 2 years of age and pott y trained (2 – 4 years old); the parent must be working or in school full time; and the family must be low income.
Hours of operation: 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. To apply, parents should contact the closest center to their home. There are never immediate openings, and the waiting list is generally very long. However, it is prioritized based on the family’s income and the number of family members in the home. It is recommended that parents put their name on the waitlist.
Arminta EEC 7911 Goll Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 765-4312
Broadous EEC 11736 Bromont Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 897-2009
Canoga Park EEC 7355 Vassar Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 348-2814
Chase EEC 8635 Colbath Avenue Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 830-4455
Cleveland EEC 19031 West Strathern Street Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 885-3677
Gledhill Street EEC 16058 Gledhill Street North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 895-2491
Haddon Avenue EEC 10085 Haddon Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-5501
Lemay Street EEC 17553 Lemay Street Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 345-0731
Noble Avenue EEC 8315 Noble Avenue North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 894-2716
Northridge EEC 18050 Chase Street Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 678-5190
Pacoima EEC 11059 Herrick Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-3722
Pinewood Avenue EEC 7051 Valmont Street Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 352-4469
San Fernando EEC 1204 Woodworth Street San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-9105
Sylvan Park EEC 15011 Delano Street Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 997-8972
Telfair Avenue EEC 10915 Telfair Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-2118 Fair Avenue EEC 11300 Kittridge Street North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 985-1790
Toluca Lake EEC 4915 Strohm Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 980-0925
Vanalden Avenue EEC 6212 Vanalden Avenue Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 343-5595
Vaughn Street EEC 11480 Herrick Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 899-2278
II) California State Preschool Program (CSPP)
The California State Preschool Program is a free three-hour educational program for children ages 3 and 4 years old. These programs are located at Early Education Centers, elementary schools and adult
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
schools. There is a parent component where parents may be asked to volunteer or attend parent education trainings. To enroll, a family must complete an application and provide supporting income documentation demonstrating eligibility need.
Andasol ES CSPP 10126 Encino Avenue Northirdge, CA 91325 (818) 349-8631
Beachy ES CSPP 9757 Beachy Avenue Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 899-0241
Burbank ES CSPP 12215 Albers Street North Hollywood, CA 91607 (818) 763-6497
Calvert ES CSPP 19850 Delano Street Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 347-2681
Capistrano ES CSPP 8118 Capsitrano Avenue West Hills, CA 91304 (818) 883-8981
Cardenas ES CSPP 6900 Calhoun Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 908-6700
Coughlin ES CSPP 11035 Borden Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 686-6428
Fernangeles ES CSPP 12001 Art Street Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 767-0380
Fullbright ES CSPP 6940 Fullbright Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91306 (818) 340-6677
Gault ES CSPP 1700 Gault Street Lake Balboa, CA 91406 (818) 343-1933
Granada ES CSPP 17170 Tribune Street Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 363-3188
Haddon ES CSPP 10115 Haddon Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 899-0244
Hart ES CSPP 21040 Hart Street Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 340-6222
Hazeltine ES CSPP 7150 Hazeltine Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 781-1040
Kester ES CSPP 5353 Kester Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 787-6751
Kittridge ES CSPP 13619 Kittridge Street Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 786-7926
Knollwood ES CSPP 11822 Gerald Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 363-9558
Korestein ES CSPP 7650 Ben Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 255-4140
Lassen ES CSPP 15017 Superior Street North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 892-8618
Mosk ES CSPP 7335 Lubao Avenue Winnetka, CA 91306 (818) 700-2020
Nestle ES CSPP 5060 Nestle Avenue
Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 342-6148
North Hollywood ES CSPP 10952 Whipple Street North Hollywood, CA 91602 (818) 365-9645
O’Melveny ES CSPP 728 Woodworth Street San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-5621
Osceola ES CSPP 14940 Osceola Street Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 362-1556
Panorama City ES CSPP 8600 Kester Avenue Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 895-4230
Plummer ES CSPP 9340 Noble Avenue North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 895-2481
Rosa Parks ES CSPP 8855 Noble Avenue North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 895-9620
Stagg ES CSPP 7839 Amestoy Avenue Lake Balboa, CA 91406 (818) 881-9850
Stonehurst ES CSPP 9851 Stonehurst Avenue Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 767-8014
Strathern ES CSPP
7939 St. Clair Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 765-4234
Sunland ES CSPP 8350 Hillrose Street Sunland, CA 91040 (818) 353-1631
Toluca Lake ES CSPP 4840 Cahuenga Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 761-3339
Valerio ES CSPP 15035 Valerio Street Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 785-8683
Vista del Valle ES CSPP 12441 Bromont Avenue San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 838-3860
Pacoima Charter CSPP 11016 Norris Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 899-0201
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
III) Transitional Kindergarten
UTK Location List
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is year one of a two- year Kindergarten program. Beginning in the 20222023 school year, selected schools will offer Universal Transitional Kindergarten Program (UTK) for children who will turn 5 between September 2nd and September 1st of the current school year. Other schools not listed will be able to offer Transitional Kindergarten for children who will turn 5 years old between September 2nd and February 2nd.
Transitional Kindergarten is available in all LAUSD elementary schools that offer a kindergarten program.
Hours: Full day with 6 hours daily program Monday through Friday.
Eligibility: 5 years old between September 2 and February 2 for the 2022-2023 school year.
Enrollment: Parents must complete a standard LAUSD elementar y enrollment packet
IV) Dual Language Early Learning Programs
The program is a split day model of 50% Spanish or Armenian and 50% English. The teachers maintain the target language following the 50/50 model and “switch” at half day. Parents are encouraged about the importance of developing the home language, using their strongest language with their children, actively engaging in supporting home language development through talking, storytelling, singing, asking questions and eliciting their child’s “voices” in the home language.
ENGLISH/SPANISH
Nevada Avenue ES 22120 Chase Street Canoga Park, CA 91304 (818) 348-2179
San Fernando EEC 1204 Woodworth Street San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-9105
Telfair Avenue ES 10975 Telfair Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-7411
Vista del Valle ES 12441 North Bromont San Fernando, 91340 (818) 838-3860
ENGLISH/ARMENIO
Saticoy ES 7850 Ethel Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 765-0783
Penny and Peggy Nairn 24 Hour Childcare & Early Education Centers
(818) 652-7618
www.childcare24hours.com
Email: pnp24hr@gmail.com
This childcare center offers services to children from infancy to 12 years. They provide quality Infant, Toddler, Pre-school, Pre-Kinder and Before and After School Child Care programs. Fresh hot cooked meals and snacks are provided to all children at no additional charge. They are able to accept children with developmental and emotional disabilities. The fee is based on a sliding scale. The Center is open 24 hours per day and seven days per week.
Locations:
9213 Columbus Avenue North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 892-6634
15300 Dearborn North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 892-6635
YMCA Child Care Programs
www.ymcala.org
10036 Old Plaza Depot Rd Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 882-8016
Provides childcare for children ages 3 – 5 years old. Children must be potty trained. Hours are from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For preschooler’s ages 3 years old to pre-kindergarten, the fee is based on sliding scale. Financial assistance is provided based on household income.
Mid-Valley YMCA
6901 Lennox Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 989-3800
Contact: Claudia Valdes
Preschool Site Director
Hours: 8am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday
YWCA Child Care Program
1200 North Maclay Street
San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-6881
www.ywcagla.org
YMCA Infant & Pre-School
11630 Indian Hills Road Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 898-1131
Provides services to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Hours: 5:30am – 6:30pm Monday – Friday
Hours of operation are from 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Childcare program accepts early preschoolers between the ages of 3 months – 5 years old. Families must be lowincome to be eligible for this program (working parents or looking for employment) The fee is based on sliding scale.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
El Segundo Regional Child Care Office
300 North Continental Boulevard, Suite 290A
El Segundo, CA 90245 (424) 301-3077
www.ccld.ca.gov
We strongly recommend that you exercise your right and responsibility to review a potential childcare providers licensing history to obtain information on complaints or violations before placing your child in care. Please call to speak with the on-duty analyst of the day. You may request reports of licensing visits and substantiated complaints against the facility made during the last three years.
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