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YMCA-North Valley Child Development Center

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

1200 N. Maclay St., San Fernando, CA 91340

Visit website ↗(818) 365-6881Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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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: 8/30/2023 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

YMCA-North Valley Child Development Center is part of a network of affordable early childhood education programs serving low-income families across multiple Southern California locations. Programs serve infants through preschoolers (6 weeks to 5 years) with a focus on nurturing motor development, physical coordination, and health awareness.

Philosophy
The program creates a supportive and enriching environment that assists families in building the foundation for lifelong success through play-based learning guided by the High Scope curriculum, with emphasis on critical thinking, cooperation, and problem-solving across physical, social/emotional/cultural, cognitive, language, and self-mastery skills.
Ages served
6 weeks to 5 years (varies by location; some centers serve 2 years to 5 years)
Hours
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Outdoor play is provided daily, weather permitting
Meals
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks included; nutrition lessons provided

Programs

  • •Infant care (6 weeks and up)
  • •Toddler programs
  • •Preschool programs
  • •Music classes
  • •Fitness activities
  • •STEM and literacy learning
  • •Social-emotional and cognitive development

Highlights

  • ✓Ranked Tier 5 High-Quality Centers by Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA)
  • ✓Free tuition for eligible low-income families
  • ✓Low teacher-to-child ratios (1:3 infants, 1:4 toddlers, 1:8 preschool)
  • ✓Play-based High Scope curriculum with hands-on learning

Not stated on their website: Specific curriculum details beyond High Scope, Teacher qualifications/credentials, Parent involvement opportunities, Transition to kindergarten support, Special needs services, Illness/health policies. Ask the preschool directly.

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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