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Encino Presbyterian Children's Center

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Faith-based
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

4963 Balboa Boulevard, Encino, CA 91316

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
5/1/2025
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Encino Presbyterian Children's Center is a non-profit childcare center founded in 1961 serving children ages 2 through 11 years, with over 200 families enrolled annually. The center emphasizes a nurturing, play-based curriculum with developmentally appropriate experiences across cognitive, emotional, social, creative, physical, and spiritual domains.

Philosophy
Each child is a unique individual. We strive to provide a loving, nurturing, and creative environment. Our philosophy is based upon the principle that play is a significant mode of learning. We provide developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage growth cognitively, emotionally, socially, creatively, physically and spiritually leading to a strong sense of self-esteem within each child. We believe in providing a physical environment that is safe, clean, healthy and child-friendly.
Ages served
2 through 11 years
Religious
Presbyterian

Programs

  • •Toddler classroom (age 2)
  • •Preschool program (age 3+)
  • •Pre-K program (age 4+)

Highlights

  • ✓Staff turnover rate less than 12% over past 15 years (versus 40% U.S. average)
  • ✓Learning centers with areas for art, music, dramatic play, language, and pre-reading/pre-math skills
  • ✓Open-door policy for parents; ongoing communication emphasized
  • ✓Founded in 1961; serves over 200 families annually

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