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Great Beginnings Preschool

12052 Emelita St., Valley Village, CA 916074.8· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2008
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About Great Beginnings Preschool

Great Beginnings Preschool is a licensed child care center in Valley Village, California. The state has licensed it since September 23, 2008, for up to 64 children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 14 visits since Nov 2022, with 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

Summer campMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Two to six years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesTwo to six years old
ProgramsFull-time care, preschool and summer camp
EnrichmentMusic and dance classes
StaffQualified teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
MoreFounded 2008
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Beginnings Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Great Beginnings Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 14 visits to Great Beginnings Preschool since Nov 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
64 children
First licensed
2008
License number
#197415644
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits since Nov 2022 · Last visit May 12, 2026

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 5, 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. May 12, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Feb 16, 2026Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  3. Jan 12, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Jan 7, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  5. Oct 28, 2025Visit
  6. Sep 24, 2025Visit
  7. Mar 23, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  8. Jan 23, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  9. Dec 16, 2024Inspection
  10. May 21, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 15, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Jan 9, 2023Inspection
  3. Dec 19, 2022Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  4. Nov 22, 2022Visit

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 Great Beginnings Preschool

Is Great Beginnings Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 23, 2008.

Does Great Beginnings Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 14 visits to Great Beginnings Preschool since Nov 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Great Beginnings Preschool care for?

64, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Great Beginnings Preschool's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Great Beginnings Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (818) 763-5859 to ask.

What is Great Beginnings Preschool's phone number?

(818) 763-5859.

Where is Great Beginnings Preschool?

12052 Emelita St., Valley Village, CA 91607. The nearest other daycare we list is Or Hachaim Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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