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Child & Family Studies Center

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Tel: (818) 677-3131

www.csun.edu

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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)

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 Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

78 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

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 and Acceptance Rate

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.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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The average private school tuition in Northridge, CA is $15,265 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).