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Caterpillar Cottage Preschool

17304 Keswick Street, Northridge, CA 913255.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$780
year first licensed
2019
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About Caterpillar Cottage Preschool

Caterpillar Cottage Preschool is a licensed child care center in Northridge, California. The state has licensed it since October 2, 2019, for up to 24 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $780 to $1,950.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Oct 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2.5 to 5 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:30am - 12:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2.5 to 5 years old
ProgramsPart-time care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended care program until 2:30pm available for some schedules
DiscountsSliding scale for families in need (on occasion)
MoreFounded 2010
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Caterpillar Cottage Preschool lists monthly tuition from $780 to $1,950. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Monday - Friday (5 days/week)$1,950
Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3 days/week)$1,170
Tuesday/Thursday (2 days/week)$780
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Caterpillar Cottage Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Caterpillar Cottage Preschool since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
24 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#197494282
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Summary

3 visits since Oct 2021 · Last visit Jul 1, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 1, 2025Inspection
  2. Apr 3, 2025Visit
  3. Oct 28, 2021Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Caterpillar Cottage Preschool

Is Caterpillar Cottage Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 2, 2019.

Does Caterpillar Cottage Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Caterpillar Cottage Preschool since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Caterpillar Cottage Preschool care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Caterpillar Cottage Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Caterpillar Cottage Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $780 to $1,950, as it lists it.

What is Caterpillar Cottage Preschool's phone number?

(818) 881-1355.

Where is Caterpillar Cottage Preschool?

17304 Keswick Street, Northridge, CA 91325. The nearest other daycare we list is Stagg Street Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).