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Little Treehouse Academy

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

18510 Plummer Street, Northridge, CA 91324

Visit website ↗(818) 772-9320Directions ↗Licensed for 18
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
4
Last visit
6/27/2025
Total visits
7

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

Little Treehouse Academy is a preschool and daycare center in the San Fernando Valley serving infants through pre-kindergarten with multilingual instruction and nature-inspired learning. The school offers full-time and part-time programs with flexible scheduling and includes organic meals, outdoor classrooms, and STEAM activities.

Philosophy
Inclusive early experiences inspired by the Russian folktale Teremok, where children learn to love languages and each other in a welcoming, multicultural environment.
Ages served
Infants (12-24 months) through 5-year-olds; Transitional Kindergarten Plus for 4- and 5-year-olds
Hours
7 a.m. to 6 p.m., open year-round with flexible scheduling
Outdoor
Over two hours a day outdoors weather permitting; outdoor classroom with gardens, tree-shaded playground, and nature activities
Meals
Organic breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks included in tuition; home-cooked from fresh ingredients, nut-free, customizable for allergies and sensitivities

Programs

  • •Multilingual instruction (English, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Armenian, and more)
  • •Transitional Kindergarten Plus
  • •STEAM activities
  • •Dramatic play, music, and dance enrichment
  • •Gymnastics, soccer, and karate
  • •Nutrition education curriculum
  • •Nature and animal care experiences
  • •Interactive beam projection system activities

Highlights

  • ✓Voted Best Day Care Center and Favorite Preschool by Daily News Readers Choice 2025
  • ✓Small class sizes with degreed teachers (average 5+ years experience)
  • ✓Kindergarten readiness guarantee
  • ✓Preschools Shine Silver-Level Certification and Eco-Healthy Certification

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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