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After School Program

Strong Roots Preschool offers CCRC-licensed after school care in Northridge, CA for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The program runs from school dismissal through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with homework help, Armenian language class, structured activities, and an afternoon snack.

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After School Program

After School Program in Northridge, Grades K to 5

Once elementary school lets out, a lot of parents are stuck figuring out what their child does for the next two hours. A screen until someone gets home isn't really an option, though plenty of after-school programs default to it anyway. Homework gets pushed to after dinner, when everyone's tired and it turns into a fight.

Strong Roots runs its After School Program as a real second half of the day, not a holding pattern. Children arrive from school, have an afternoon snack, and move into a homework block where staff actually sits with them and works through what they're stuck on, not doing the assignment for them. The point is kids leave with homework done and habits intact, not just supervised. After homework, kids rotate through enrichment: arts, math practice, chess, physical development, a once-a-week Armenian language class, and occasional Bible study. Same CCRC-licensed staff who run the preschool programs, same standards, just built for school-age kids instead of toddlers.

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After School Program Enrollment and CCRC Subsidies

CCRC vouchers are accepted for qualifying families in the After School Program, the same as in the preschool classes. If you're already receiving a subsidy for a younger sibling, Narine Mazmanyan, M.Ed. can walk you through how it applies to K-5 care on the same phone call.

Spots are tracked by grade level rather than one general waitlist, so an opening in kindergarten doesn't tell you anything about space in third or fourth grade. If you're comparing a few after school programs in Northridge, it's worth calling early since grade-level openings fill at different rates through the year. Call (323) 990-8181, tell Narine your child's grade and when you need care to start, and she'll confirm what's open and set up a tour during program hours.

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How Enrollment and CCRC Subsidies Work

Strong Roots is CCRC-licensed, and CCRC vouchers are accepted for qualifying families in the After School Care program, the same as in our preschool classes. If you're already receiving a subsidy for a younger sibling, Narine Mazmanyan, M.Ed. can walk you through how it applies to K-5 care on the same phone call.

Spots are tracked by grade level rather than one general waitlist, so an opening in kindergarten doesn't tell you anything about space in third or fourth grade. If you're weighing a few after school programs in Northridge, it's worth calling early since grade-level openings fill at different rates throughout the year.

Getting started is a phone call, not paperwork up front. Call (323) 990-8181, tell Narine your child's grade and when you need care to start, and she'll confirm what's open and set up a tour during program hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

After School Care serves children in kindergarten through 5th grade.

From school dismissal, typically 2:30 to 3:00 p.m., through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Homework help, Armenian language class, arts and crafts, chess activities, physical development, and Bible study enrichment.

No. After School Care is open to families from any elementary school in the area.

No. Parents or authorized adults are responsible for drop-off after school dismissal.

Call (323) 990-8181 and ask for Narine Mazmanyan, M.Ed. She will confirm availability for your child's grade and walk you through the enrollment process. Tours are available Monday through Friday during program hours.

What Sets Our Northridge Preschool Apart

Local, CCRC-approved, built around developmental results.

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Licensed & Local

Strong Roots runs independently, not a franchise chain following a corporate playbook. We hold a CCRC license through the California Department of Social Services, and DSS inspections show up unannounced, not on a schedule we control. That is the point of licensing: it keeps a real state agency checking our work, not just our own word.

Small-Group Focus

California caps ratios at 1:3 for infants and 1:4 for toddlers. We hold those limits as a floor, not a target to drift toward. Smaller rooms mean a teacher notices sooner: a child pulling back socially, a child ready to move ahead of the group, a child just having a rough week. That kind of attention doesn't happen in a room stretched past capacity.

Specialized Educators

Every teacher on staff holds a Child Development Associate credential or an equivalent California qualification. CPR and First Aid certification come before a teacher is ever alone with a group of children, not after, and not as a box checked later.

Foundational Growth

We track developmental milestones per child and send progress home through daily reports, so parents aren't guessing between conferences. If something looks behind for a child's age, we say so directly and talk it through with the family, rather than letting a kindergarten screening be the first place it surfaces.

Secure, Modern Spaces

Campus entry stays secured, and the outdoor play yard is gated and split by age group so toddlers and preschoolers aren't sharing equipment built for different bodies. Classrooms follow a documented cleaning schedule. The facility is subject to state inspection, and records are available to any parent who asks.

Healthy, Fresh Meals

Meals and snacks come included with enrollment, planned around the age groups we serve. We work with common dietary restrictions and food allergies as a matter of course. Families get the week's menu ahead of time, and any allergy gets documented at orientation, not discovered later.

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Preschool Classes

Early Childhood Education

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Armenian Language Program

Armenian Language

Between work, errands, and everything else a week holds, sitting down to teach your toddler Armenian rarely happens, even when you mean to. Maybe your own Armenian isn't strong enough to teach with confidence. Strong Roots runs a weekly Armenian language class in Northridge built for exactly this situation: parents who want the connection passed down but can't be the ones doing the daily teaching.

Arts Activities Program

Arts Activities

You've probably picked up a folder of nearly identical drawings before and wondered what your child got out of making them. That question matters more than it seems. Here's what an art class for preschoolers in Northridge should be doing for your child, and how to tell if it actually is.

Bible Study Program

Bible Study

If you're not sure what this class involves, or whether it's the right fit for a family that isn't religious, here's the plain version: it's a short, once-a-week session where a simple story leads into a conversation about something like sharing or honesty. Nobody is asked to pray or affirm anything. It sits alongside Armenian, Arts, Math, Chess, and Physical Development as one of several enrichment classes on the weekly schedule, and it gets the same light, age-appropriate treatment as the rest.

Chess Activities Program

Chess Activities

You want more for your child than a busy day of activities. You want to see them sit still, think before they act, and bounce back when something doesn't go their way. That's what a real chess class at this age is actually for.

Math Activities Program

Math Activities

You've heard your two-year-old count to ten. You've also wondered if that's real understanding or just a memorized song. Here's how to tell the difference, and what to do about it before kindergarten forces the question.

Physical Development Program

Physical Development

You know the signs. The bouncing off walls before dinner. The meltdown that comes from a full day with nowhere to run. The worry that another hour of tablet time is replacing the climbing, jumping, and chasing your child's body is actually asking for. You don't need a lecture about screen time. You need somewhere your child can move, every day, in a way that actually tires them out and builds them up.

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See the Strong Roots Difference in Person!

Most daycares in Northridge are just rooms full of toys. Schedule a tour to see our CCRC-licensed classrooms in action. Meet our dedicated teachers, explore our secure play areas, and see how we prepare your child for a lifetime of learning.

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Child Care Programs

Programs That Grow with Your Child

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Infant Care Program

Infant Care

Strong Roots is the only Armenian immersion infant care program in Northridge, CA. The program accepts children 18 to 24 months old who are walking independently. Groups are small and spots fill by age group throughout the year.

Toddler Care Program

Toddler Care

Strong Roots Preschool offers licensed toddler care in Northridge, CA for children 2 to 3 years old. The program runs Monday through Friday with structured daily activities, a weekly Armenian language class, outdoor play, and three meals and snacks daily.

Young Preschool Care Program

Young Preschool Care

Young preschool care in Northridge for children 2.5 to 3.5 years old, licensed through Strong Roots Preschool. Structured daily activities, a weekly Armenian language class, outdoor play, and three meals and snacks bridging toddler and full preschool.

Preschool Care Program

Preschool Care

Preschool care in Northridge for children 3 to 4 years old, licensed through Strong Roots Preschool. Armenian language, arts, math, chess, physical development, and Bible study, with three meals and outdoor play, Monday through Friday.

Pre-Kindergarten Care Program

Pre-Kindergarten Care

Pre-kindergarten care in Northridge for children 4 to 5 years old, licensed through Strong Roots Preschool. Armenian language, chess, math, arts, and physical development built into an academic-focused curriculum, with three meals daily.

After School Program Program

After School Program

Strong Roots Preschool offers CCRC-licensed after school care in Northridge, CA for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The program runs from school dismissal through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with homework help, Armenian language class, structured activities, and an afternoon snack.

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