Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Child & Family Studies Center
About the School
- 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.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Active play
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Child & Family Studies Center?
The application deadline for Child & Family Studies Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Child & Family Studies Center is Northpoint School & Intensive Outpatient Program (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Lourdes School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Casa Montessori (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
18437 Superior St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-0245
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
9650 Zelzah Ave
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 739-5231
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
17633 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-7922
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 107 students
Seventh Day Adventist
17601 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1373
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Jewish
17701 Devonshire St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 368-5781
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
9650 Zelzah Ave
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 739-5231
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 107 students
Seventh Day Adventist
17601 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1373
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
9535 Aldea Avenue
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 701-7675
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12
18200 Rinaldi Place
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(747) 877-2001
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
18437 Superior St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-0245
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
17633 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-7922
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 107 students
Seventh Day Adventist
17601 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1373
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Jewish
17701 Devonshire St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 368-5781
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
10400 Zelzah Avenue
Northridge, CA 91326
(818) 368-7254
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
17633 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-7922
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
10400 Zelzah Avenue
Northridge, CA 91326
(818) 368-7254
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Greek Orthodox
9501 Balboa Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-6751
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Daycare / Preschool
17643 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 708-8766
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Quick Facts
Northridge Academy High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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9601 Zelzah Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 700-2222
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 700-2222
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Calahan Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18722 Knapp St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4612
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4612
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9815 Topeka Dr.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-2266
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Andasol Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10126 Encino Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-8631
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-8631
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9950 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 773-4700
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,784 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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