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Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center

Daycare center in Sherman Oaks, CA. 14847 Dickens Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

4.4 (13 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (818) 784-9480Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity78 children
Citations on file4 (1 Type A)
On the register since1994

About the program

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Sherman Oaks, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 78 children and serves preschool ages.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center 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 · 191200465
Licence statusActive since 1994
Licensed capacity78 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file4Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)1507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints31 inspection visits · last visit June 2026

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

101223(a)(3) · 101223(a)(1) · 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 101223(a)(2) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101238(a) · 101212(d)(1)(D)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We have sent two kids over the last 3 years to SOLCC and we love it. The teachers are all so wonderful. Not only are they caring with all the kids, but they are wonderful teachers. The classroom sizes are nice and small, so I feel like my kids get adequate attention. Miss Arus is the Director (she also used to be a teacher there before becoming the Director) and she is so great. Very responsive. They send updates to…

Kendra Cohen · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

I absolutely love this daycare! I actually went here myself as a toddler, and now 35 years later I get to bring my own son. It’s such a special full circle moment. I was so nervous at first since it was the first time leaving him somewhere, but they made the transition so easy and comforting. The teachers are truly wonderful, so caring, patient, and loving. Ms. Ellie is one of the sweetest humans ever, and I feel so…

Teena Sahebi · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

We’ve been at SOLCC with our daughter for the past two years and this review is WAY LATE. The past two years, the teachers and director at this school has truly created a safe and family-oriented space where we have always felt welcomed. Our daughter has grown so much and we know the love and connection she has with her friends, staff and teachers contributed to this immense growth we’ve seen with her. We couldn’t…

Catt Stine · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our daughter's enthusiasm for school has been a wonderful surprise for us. Each morning, she eagerly looks forward to her day, which speaks volumes about the positive atmosphere that the school provides. Having come from an outstanding daycare that she attended until 2.5 years old, we were particularly discerning in finding a place that would match its excellence. While she outgrew the daycare, it set a high…

Laura Aizkalns · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

14847 Dickens Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Questions about Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center

Is Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191200465), with a licensed capacity of 78 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 4 citations for Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center, 1 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 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center take?

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.

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

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Children's Center 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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