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Carousel Kids

Daycare center in Encino, CA. 6326 Lindley Avenue, Encino, CA 91316

4.4 (20 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Carousel Kids in Encino, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity54 children
Citations on file1
On the register since2001

About the program

Carousel Kids is a licensed daycare center in Encino, California, on the state register since 2001. It is licensed for 54 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Carousel Kids is a center-based childcare facility in Encino, California, offering play-based programs for children aged newborn to six years.

The program follows a play-based approach and offers Spanish.

Play-basedSpanish

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Carousel Kids does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.

Infant places160 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 197408370, 197413304
Licence statusActive since 2001
Licensed capacity54 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit April 2025

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101238(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

I rarely take the time write reviews, but I had to share my experience with Carousel Kids for any parents looking for a great day care for their child. We have had an awesome experience there and cannot recommend it enough. The director, Mrs. Lynette, is simply amazing with children. Her passion and love for the children is evident in all that she does. My daughter loves the play area and has made some awesome…

Barika Phillips Bell · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

I couldn't be happier with the care my child receives at carousel! The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child's development. They provide a stimulating learning environment with age-appropriate activities, and we love seeing the daily updates and pictures of our child having fun and making friends. The communication is excellent, and we always feel confident leaving our little one in…

Melanie Rodriguez · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Quality daycare in the Valley! Every time I pick up my child it is clear they had an amazing time. We enjoy the pictures and updates throughout the day. I feel very comfortable with the staff. There is a sense of community and the birthday parties, picture days, and art projects make it feel special

Daniel Herman · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our son has been going here since he was three months old. He is now a thriving two year old. Thank you Carousel kids, you basically helped raise our second darling. He loves the staff there so much, on days where I was off and would like to keep him home, he would take his shoes and say his teachers name asking to go see them. Leaving a child at such a young age was very challenging for us and we discussed it a lot…

Prim Givens · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago
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Getting there

6326 Lindley Avenue, Encino, CA 91316

Questions about Carousel Kids

Is Carousel Kids licensed?

Yes. Carousel Kids holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197408370, 197413304), with a licensed capacity of 54 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Carousel Kids had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Carousel Kids, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Carousel Kids take?

Carousel Kids is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Carousel Kids cost?

Carousel Kids does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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