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San Fernando Valley Academy

Daycare center in Northridge, CA. 17601 Lassen Street, Northridge, CA 91325

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San Fernando Valley Academy in Northridge, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity40 children
Citations on file11 (2 Type A)
On the register since1996

About the program

San Fernando Valley Academy is a licensed daycare center in Northridge, California, on the state register since 1996. It is licensed for 40 children and serves preschool ages.

San Fernando Valley Academy is a private Christian school in Northridge, California, serving students from preschool through twelfth grade.

The program follows a faith-based approach.

Faith-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. San Fernando Valley Academy 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.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 197402924
Licence statusActive since 1996
Licensed capacity40 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file11Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)2507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints01 inspection visits · last visit August 2024

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

101226(e)(1)(A) · 101238.5(a)(1) · 1596.954 · 101238(a) · 101238.2(d)(2) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101220(a) · 101226(e)(2) · 101226(e)(4)(B) · 101227(a)(1) · 101216(f)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My daughter started at San Fernando Valley Academy just after she turned 2 and my son will be starting soon. We have been extremely happy here and this place feels like home for my children. The teachers are caring, creative and supportive. They have helped my daughter blossom into a strong, creative, and god loving child. She is always coming home with new facts and amazes people when she explains to them how…

Danielle Peabody · 5/5 on Google · 10 years ago

At SFVA you are family :) It is a small school with a big heart. My son came to this school in his 2nd grade, he is currently a 7th grader. My son is thriving not only academically but spiritually as well. If I need to speak with a teacher they are just a phone call away, they work side by side with me to ensure the success of my son. My son also plays many sports at SFVA like basketball, flag football and soccer. My…

Erika Olivares · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

I have been through it all. Public school, homeschool, and private school. I have had different experiences with teachers and students and I know something special when I find it. San Fernando Valley Academy is a diamond in the rough. It offers soooooo much more than other schools do. It has quality seasonal sports teams like volleyball, basketball, football, and soccer for ages as young as fourth grade! There is…

Lydia Benga · 5/5 on Google · 10 years ago

"Although the school may be small, San Fernando Valley Academy has the biggest heart." - A PUC (Pacific Union College) recruiter for many Adventist schools.

Rheanna L Garcia · 5/5 on Google · 11 years ago
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Getting there

17601 Lassen Street, Northridge, CA 91325

Questions about San Fernando Valley Academy

Is San Fernando Valley Academy licensed?

Yes. San Fernando Valley Academy holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197402924), with a licensed capacity of 40 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has San Fernando Valley Academy had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 11 citations for San Fernando Valley Academy, 2 of them Type A, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does San Fernando Valley Academy take?

San Fernando Valley Academy is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does San Fernando Valley Academy cost?

San Fernando Valley Academy 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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