Child & Family Studies Center

18330 Halsted St, Northridge, CA, 91330-0913
Children explore, learn, and solve problems through guided play experiences Future teachers and other professionals in-training learn through observing children and in-class fieldwork assignments.

School Overview:

Child & Family Studies Center
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 78 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 33% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Active play)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $780
Tuition Notes As of Summer 2012 Kinder - $500 Pre-K - $500 FD Preschool $819 AM Preschool $405 PM Preschool $324
Admissions Director Jerry Ann Harrel-Smith, Ph.D.
Admissions Associate Christa C. Dunlap, M.A.

Nearby Schools:

Child & Family Studies Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0 mi. away
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
New Heights Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Kidsville Usa
Gr. PK-K | 1.3 mi. away
Chaminade College Prep Middle
Gr. 7-9 | 1.3 mi. away

View all schools in: Northridge, Los Angeles County, Zip 91330

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