About
La Canada Preschool offers morning program time from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday-Friday, and all-day care from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Children have access to art, small motor activities, large motor activities, water play, sand play, open-ended activities, books, manipulatives, dramatic play, a nap room, and outdoor time. The school also offers a Pre-K program and a mixed-age morning program for children ages 2 to 5.
Programs
- Morning Program — 2-5 years old · 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday-Friday
- Pre-K
- All Day — 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday · Children may stay after the morning program for nap and play, or combine the morning and Pre-K program. Includes a nap room, snack after nap, and Pre-K play time.
At a glance
- Ages: 2–5 years old
- General schedule: Morning program: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All day hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekdays only.
- Facility hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Weekends closed
About the provider
La Canada Preschool opened in 1949 and says it has provided early childhood education since 1949. Debbie Ficarra has been the owner and director since 2003, and Hugo Ficarra is the assistant director. The school says children learn through play in a warm and nurturing environment, with a focus on exploration, communication, social skills, language skills, creative expression, individuality, curiosity, self-discovery, problem solving, and following a child’s lead.
School hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; weekends closed. The morning program is mixed age with children from 2-5 years old. Pre-K is a special class with 20 children and 2 teachers. The school states one teacher for every seven children.
Last updated October 14, 2026.
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