About the School
- At Great Beginnings Toddlers, Preschool & Kindergarten, we provide developmentally appropriate activities in a fun and flexible environment.
- Teachers are especially sensitive to making your child's day fun and exciting with new materials and a thematic approach.
- Their daily program is enriched with music classes, gymnastics, computers and more at Great Beginnings, we offer care and curriculum for children of all ages – from infants to 6 years old.
- We feature an enriched program offering building blocks to get your child on the road to education.
- Our professional staff provides an individual and complete curriculum in a warm, loving and safe environment.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At Great Beginnings Toddlers, Preschool & Kindergarten, we provide developmentally appropriate activities in a fun and flexible environment. Teachers are especially sensitive to making your child's day fun and exciting with new materials and a thematic approach. Their daily program is enriched with music classes, gymnastics, computers and more at Great Beginnings, we offer care and curriculum for children of all ages – from infants to 6 years old. We feature an enriched program offering building blocks to get your child on the road to education. Our professional staff provides an individual and complete curriculum in a warm, loving and safe environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Great Beginning?
The application deadline for Great Beginning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Great Beginning is Sierra Canyon School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Eudes School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Of Chatsworth (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Montessori School
10616 Andora Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 709-2980
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
9925 Mason Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1454
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,140 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
10824 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 280-3711
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students
22280 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 709-9854
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,140 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
20040 Parthenia St
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 882-0200
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students
8335 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 727-9556
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7357 Jordan Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 703-6735
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,114 students
Sports: 11
Baptist
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
9925 Mason Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1454
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,140 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students
22280 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 709-9854
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Islamic
11070 Old Santa Susana Pass Rd
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 886-5831
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
19850 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 363-7803
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Montessori School
10616 Andora Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 709-2980
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
9925 Mason Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1454
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,140 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
10824 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 280-3711
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students
22280 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 709-9854
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ernest Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10100 Variel Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-7900
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-7900
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Germain Academy For Academic Achievement
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20730 Germain St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-5821
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-5821
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Stoney Point Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10010 De Soto Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-3491
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-3491
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Chatsworth Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10027 Lurline Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-3400
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-3400
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Valley International Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18827 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 306-2136
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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