The Growing Place Preschool & Kindergarten in Westlake Village, CA, enrolls 194 students in preschool (PK) through kindergarten in a co–ed, suburban early childhood program with a religious affiliation to Methodist traditions.
Founded in 1976, this California K–8 private school offers early learning focused on preschool and kindergarten grades.
The student–teacher ratio is 97:1, with a total of 2 teachers serving the enrolled student body.
Approximately 14% of the student population identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Westlake Village community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1976
Student Body
Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing Children's Growth Through Play and Learning
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The application deadline for The Growing Place Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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