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Our Programs

Our Programs

Learning Through Play

Created in 1949, with a vision of what high quality early childhood education could be, La Canada Preschool continues to flourish as one of the oldest preschool in Los Angeles.

With 34 children in a mixed age setting, come see what magic happens when preschoolers are allowed to learn through play, with art, music and literature at the core of their day.

4460 Oakwood Avenue
La Canada, CA 91011

Morning Program

Our morning schedule is based on observations at lab schools such a UC Berkeley and the Harvard School of Early Childhood Education, where children thrive in a mixed age, mixed teacher environment.
The children are outside for half the morning, then inside for the second half, with snack time and circle time. We find the children love all being together as a school family, where they play outside in the shade of our elm tree, with the hose on, creating a lake, running, climbing, being creative or reading books, just having the freedom to do as they please. Inside we are offer structure with a sit down snack time and story/music time, while still offering free range activities.

Pre-K Program

Children who are four years old are invited to be part of our Pre-K program. Here we completely prepare your child about their next educational experience, Kindergarten.
The beauty is they are still preschoolers so there is plenty of play, make believe, open ended projects, as well as learning Zoo phonics, printing skills, math and science. They will leave us to enter Kindergarten at the top of their class. It is a special experience, with 20 children and 2 teachers, creating an balance of learning what is needed for their big transition as well as giving them this year to learn through play.

All Day Program & Extended Care

Our hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Your child may attend anytime during this time, with these options:
Morning Program meets from 9 a.m. until 12:00 noon, with extended care from 8 a.m. till 9 a.m. and 12:00 noon till 1 p.m. for $10.00 an hour. Morning children can also stay all day until 5 p.m. for an all day charge.
Pre-K meets from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. They can also attend in the mornings, space permitting, as well as come for lunch from 12:00 noon till 12:30 p.m. for $5.00, or stay from 3:30 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. for $15.00.

Enrollment

Enrollment

Here at La Canada Preschool we believe in doing the reverse of a waiting list. We ask that you come in and take a tour, then join us by registering in January for the following school year. First come, first served, and so far we have never turned anyone away. We rarely have mid-year openings. Children need to be 2 years old and toilet independent. We will assist you in potty training if needed.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

FEES

ANNUAL FEE

$225

YEARLY

FUNDRAISING FEE

$375

YEARLY

PAYMENTS

Tuition is charged monthly and due the first of the month.

Fees are due annually.

Checks and cash only, no credit cards accepted.

TUITION

TUES | THUR TUITION

$405

MORNINGS

$625

ALL DAY

MON | WED | FRI TUITION

$515

MORNINGS

$775

ALL DAY

MON THRU FRI TUITION

$675

MORNINGS

$1150

ALL DAY

PRE-K TUITION

$710

AFTERNOONS

$1275

ALL DAY

HOURLY

8 AM – 9 AM

$10

LUNCH BUNCH

12 NOON – 1 PM

$10

12:30 PM – 1 PM

$5

3:30 PM – 5 PM

$15

La Canada Preschool

4460 Oakwood Avenue
La Canada, CA 91011

Contact

818-790-2764

School Hours

Monday - Friday: 8am – 5pm
Weekends: Closed