Before and After School Care in Northridge, CA
Elementary school lets out at 3 PM. Most workdays don't end until 5 or 6. That gap is real, and for working parents in Northridge, Reseda, Granada Hills, and the broader San Fernando Valley, finding reliable, licensed care to bridge it is one of the harder logistics problems of parenting.
Strong Roots Preschool offers before and after school care for school-age children at our CCRC-licensed campus at 9035 Rathburn Ave in Northridge (License #195700197). The program runs weekdays and is staffed by the same CDA-credentialed educators who run our preschool and Pre-K classrooms.
What the program includes
After school care at Strong Roots is structured. Children have a schedule, not just supervised free time.
Homework time. A quiet period each afternoon for homework. Educators are available to assist and ask guiding questions. We help children work through problems. We don't complete assignments for them.
Afternoon snack. A nutritious snack is provided daily. Dietary restrictions and allergies documented at enrollment are followed without exception.
Enrichment activities. Children rotate through supervised activities including arts and crafts, reading, games, and structured projects. The rotation varies by day. Children always know what comes next.
Outdoor play. Active time in the gated outdoor play yard. After a full school day sitting at a desk, children need to move. This is part of the schedule, not optional.
Before school hours
For families who need care before the school day starts, our before school program provides a supervised, structured environment from early morning through the school drop-off window. Children have quiet activity time, a morning snack, and supervised outdoor play before morning pickup.
Hours: Contact us for more info.
After school hours
After school care runs from school dismissal through 2:00PM. Call (323) 990-8181 to confirm current hours for your child's school and grade.
The facility
9035 Rathburn Ave, Northridge, CA 91325. Secured entry, gated outdoor play yard, documented cleaning schedule. Subject to unannounced California DSS inspections. All educators hold CDA credentials and are CPR and First Aid certified.
Who the program serves
Our after school program serves elementary-school-age children. Many families first come to us through preschool or Pre-K and transition to after school care when their child starts kindergarten. We also enroll children who are new to the Strong Roots campus.
If your child is aging out of Pre-K and you need school-age care starting in the fall, talk to us before their last preschool day.
Subsidy and tuition
We accept CCRC, Crystal Stairs, and other California subsidized childcare programs for before and after school care, in addition to standard tuition. Call (323) 990-8181 to ask about current availability and subsidy paperwork.
Availability is limited
Space in the after school program fills up, particularly in the fall. If you're planning ahead, contact us now.
Schedule a visit
Come see the campus, meet the staff, and get your questions answered. Call (323) 990-8181 or book a tour at 9035 Rathburn Ave, Northridge, CA 91325.