The Growing Place Preschool & Kindergarten

The Growing Place Preschool & Kindergarten in Westlake Village, CA, enrolls 194 students in preschool (PK) through kindergarten in a co–ed, suburban early childhood program with a religious affiliation to Methodist traditions.
Founded in 1976, this California K–8 private school offers early learning focused on preschool and kindergarten grades.
The student–teacher ratio is 97:1, with a total of 2 teachers serving the enrolled student body.
Approximately 14% of the student population identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Westlake Village community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1976

Student Body

Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Nurturing Children's Growth Through Play and Learning
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Growing Place Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Ventura County, CA is $12,356 for elementary schools and $21,662 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ventura County, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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