Whittier Friends School
Daycare center in Whittier, CA. 6726 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601
About the program
Whittier Friends School is a licensed daycare center in Whittier, California, on the state register since 2004. It is licensed for 25 children and serves preschool ages.
Whittier Friends School is a private, Quaker-affiliated school in California offering preschool for ages 2-6 and grades TK-6.
The program follows a faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Whittier Friends School 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
Open the state record →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
1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101215.1(m) · 101216(f) · 101217(a)(12) · 101227(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
This is a small school with amazing and dedicated teachers! My son has been attending WFS for three years, he is a happy and thriving student who loves going to school and learning. The multi age small classrooms cultivate a culture of tolerance and cooperation. The small student to teacher ratio ensures dedicated and through lesson plans where students are taught in a classic lesson then pencil to page reinforcement…
Sharon O'Day · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur daughter was at another school nearby, a school that was apparently the best in uptown. But we weren't in love with the staff or the lack of flexibility in schedules, and our kid came home overwhelmed and angry most days. So we stumbled upon Whittier Friends school, and couldn't be happier. The staff is genuinely nice, schedules are flexible, approach is very Montessori-ish...and our daughter tells us how much…
Umami Daddee · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWhittier Friends School is a very nice place to learn and grow. We are all respected as individuals and there is a lot of support for any difficulties that any student might encounter. The staff are very kind and caring and the classrooms are comfortable. Everyone is very friendly and close as friends.
De Monic Cats · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoThis school is part of our family. My son started preschool here at age 3, and is still here 9 years later. The kids all attend each others' birthday parties, know each other's parents, and generally ACT like an extended family. The teachers here are bright, dedicated, and have class sizes small enough that every student gets loads of attention. The parents are part of the fabric of the school; the community here is…
James Collins · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoGetting there
6726 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601
Questions about Whittier Friends School
Is Whittier Friends School licensed?
Yes. Whittier Friends School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198010874), with a licensed capacity of 25 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Whittier Friends School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 11 citations for Whittier Friends School, 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 Whittier Friends School take?
Whittier Friends School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Whittier Friends School cost?
Whittier Friends School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
