Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool

SANTA CLARITA'S TRUSTED PRESCHOOL SINCE 1979

Santa Clarita's Preschool for Families

Open 6AM to 6PM. Year-round. Real teachers your kids will actually remember.

★★★★★ Trusted by Santa Clarita families for 45+ years

Schedule a Tour

No commitment — tours take about 30 minutes

45+

Years in the Community

6AM–6PM

Open Every School Day

4:1 to 10:1

Ratios by Age Group

Year-Round

No Summer Scrambles

For Working Parents

You Needed This Yesterday

Let's be real, finding a preschool that works with YOUR schedule is harder than it should be.

You're a nurse who needs to be on the floor by 7am. Or a teacher whose school starts before most daycares open. Or a parent whose job doesn't offer flex time.

Creative Years has been solving that problem for Santa Clarita families for over 45 years.

We open at 6am and stay open until 6pm. No minimum days. No modified schedules. Year-round programming so you're never scrambling for coverage during school breaks.

"Your child gets a full educational experience. You get peace of mind."

A Day at Creative Years Is Unlike Anything Else

Most preschools pick a room and stay in it. We believe children learn better when they move, so we designed a school that moves with them.

Throughout each day, your child rotates through dedicated specialty classrooms with their class and teacher.

It's not a worksheet on a table. It's an education that sticks.

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Art Room

Hands-on creative expression

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Music Room

Rhythm, instruments, and large motor skills

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Library Room

Early literacy and storytelling

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Math & Science Room

Curiosity-driven exploration

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Dramatic Play Room

Imaginative thinking and social skills

Consistency Matters

Teachers Who Actually Stay

You know what's rare in childcare? Teachers who stay.

At Creative Years, many of our teachers have been here for 15, 20, even 30+ years. That consistency matters — for your child's development, and for your peace of mind.

When your toddler has the same face greeting them every morning, they settle in faster, trust more, and learn better. And when you drop off, you can actually walk away without the guilt.

15–30+ Year Tenure Very Low Turnover Dedicated to Each Child

PROGRAMS

Programs for Every Stage, 0–5

We serve children from infancy through TK, with a dedicated program at every stage.

Infant Program

3–18 months · 4:1 ratio

Nurturing care with the smallest ratios in the school. A safe, warm start.

Toddler Program

18–24 months · 6:1 ratio

Early exploration and development in a caring, active environment.

2-Year-Old Program

8:1 ratio

Structured learning, play-based curriculum, and potty training support.

3-Year-Old Program

10:1 ratio

Hands-on developmentally appropriate curriculum. Full specialty classroom rotation. Must be fully potty trained.

TK Program

10:1 ratio

Kindergarten readiness, problem solving, and a genuine love for learning.

Music Program

All ages

A professional music teacher brings extra-curricular learning to every classroom.

Summer Camp

All ages

Year-round option — a great way to try Creative Years before committing to a full school year.

✦ Currently enrolling all ages — limited spots available

THE CAMPUS

A Space That Feels Good to Walk Into

We're located in the original Santa Clarita Valley Hospital building - big, bright hallways, light-filled classrooms, and real grass outdoor play spaces that feel like a park your kids can actually run in.