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Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center

14847 Dickens Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 914034.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
1994
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About Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Sherman Oaks, California. The state has licensed it since August 30, 1994, for up to 78 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Jun 2023, with 3 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

Summer campFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 – 6 years of age
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “a half day program from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, a 3/4 day from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, and a full day childcare program for working parents from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 – 6 years of age
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran (Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church)), Play-based
EnrichmentMusic, soccer, science, chapel, karate, dance, gymnastics, physical fitness
Discounts$50 off tuition (sign up today)
MoreFounded 1974
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center 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).

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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 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
78 children
First licensed
1994
License number
#191200465
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Summary

7 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Jun 18, 2026

Type A citations 3 · Type B citations 4, 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. Jun 18, 2026Visit
  2. Sep 18, 2024Inspection
  3. Jul 3, 2024Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 1
  4. Mar 22, 2024Visit
  5. Nov 26, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Nov 22, 2023Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  7. Jun 20, 2023Visit

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 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center

Is Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 30, 1994.

Does Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center care for?

78, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (818) 784-9480 to ask.

What is Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center's phone number?

(818) 784-9480.

Where is Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center?

14847 Dickens Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. The nearest other daycare we list is Sopa-Kids Center, 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).