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First Lutheran Preschool Dba

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

8358 Darby Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325

Visit website ↗(818) 349-8519Directions ↗Licensed for 79
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 7/1/2025 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

First Lutheran Early Education Center serves children aged six weeks to five years in Torrance, with over 50 years of experience in the South Bay Area. The center offers a nurturing, social learning environment with faith integrated into daily activities.

Philosophy
Experienced, educated teachers design activities that promote holistic development, while faith is seamlessly integrated into the daily program. Teachers are carefully selected to embody gentleness, enthusiasm, and passion for working with young children.
Ages served
Six weeks to five years
Religious
Lutheran; faith is seamlessly integrated into daily program with support of pastoral staff committed to sharing God's love with every child

Programs

  • •Infants & Young Toddlers
  • •Older Toddler
  • •Older Two Year Olds
  • •Preschool Programs

Highlights

  • ✓All teachers have completed at least 24 units in Early Childhood Education; many hold Associate or Bachelor's degrees
  • ✓All staff are CPR and First Aid certified, fingerprinted, and background-checked through state and FBI databases
  • ✓Over 50 years of service to the South Bay Area
  • ✓Located on grounds of First Lutheran Church and School with cozy classrooms and play yards

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