Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Great Beginnings For Little Kids
About the School
- Located in Newhall, CA, Great Beginnings For Little Kids enrolls 30 students in a nonsectarian early learning program serving grades pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
- Founded in 2003, this suburb–based Los Angeles preschool maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 supported by 14 teaching staff.
- The student body reflects diversity with approximately 62% of students identified as students of color.
- Great Beginnings For Little Kids offers a co–educational early childhood setting within the large suburban community of Newhall.
- The school serves families seeking a nonsectarian early learning program in the Newhall area, with enrollment split evenly between pre–kindergarten and kindergarten grades.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Great Beginnings For Little Kids?
The application deadline for Great Beginnings For Little Kids is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Great Beginnings For Little Kids is Our Lady Of Victory (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sunshine Childcare & Learning (2.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 356 students
Catholic
23225 Lyons Ave
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1141
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 302 students
Daycare / Preschool
23720 Wiley Canyon Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 254-6855
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
25222 Wiley Canyon Rd
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 338-4274
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 6 students
26370 Diamond Pl Unit 503
Valencia, CA 91530
(661) 505-7382
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
14024 Bridle Ridge Rd
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 364-1394
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
14024 Bridle Ridge Rd
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 364-1394
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
27249 Luther Dr
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 252-7371
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 9
Christian
27680 Dickason Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,005 students
Sports: 10
Christian
17531 Rinaldi St
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 368-7071
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 44 students
All-boys | Vocational/Technical School (Jewish)
16601 Rinaldi St
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 831-3000
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 356 students
Catholic
23225 Lyons Ave
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1141
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 6 students
26370 Diamond Pl Unit 503
Valencia, CA 91530
(661) 505-7382
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
14024 Bridle Ridge Rd
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 364-1394
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 67 students
Montessori School
20655 Soledad Canyon Rd Ste 12
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-1035
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
27249 Luther Dr
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 252-7371
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 302 students
Daycare / Preschool
23720 Wiley Canyon Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 254-6855
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
25222 Wiley Canyon Rd
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 338-4274
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Montessori School
25940 The Old Rd
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 259-5500
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
27265 Luther Drive
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-6027
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
27421 Homyr Pl
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-1703
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(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
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21501 Deputy Jake Way
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(661) 291-4090
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 291-4090
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Gr: K-6 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Newhall Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
24607 North Walnut St.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 291-4010
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 291-4010
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Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
William S. Hart High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24825 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-7575
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-7575
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Gr: 9-12 | 1,941 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Peachland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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(661) 291-4020
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 291-4020
2.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Placerita Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25015 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1551
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-1551
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 940 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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