SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY
LICENSED16930 SHERMAN WAY, VAN NUYS, CA 91406
DAY CARE CENTER in Los Angeles County, California
- Licensed for
- 86 children
The public record
- License number
- 197415320
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
- Address
- 16930 SHERMAN WAY, VAN NUYS, CA 91406
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- +18183435437
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 8, 2008
Licensing visits on record
California records 1 routine inspection visit and 1 complaint visit to SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY.
- Most recent inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star6
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
This review is long overdue! As a former client of Smile Learning Academy, I can attest to the exceptional care and education my daughters received while attending the school. My daughters, now 13 and 6 years old, have been nurtured, nourished, and educated by the dedicated staff at Smile Learning since Pre-K. The teachers and care providers at Smile Learning truly feel like an extension of our family - they are not only loved by my children, but they are also fun to be around. During their time at Smile Learning, my children were not only fed multiple times a day, but they were also provided with a high-quality education and a loving environment. I have never once doubted the happiness of my children while attending Smile Learning - whenever I asked them if they were happy, they would always respond with a resounding "yes." Director Gayane is a hands-on leader who is actively involved in all aspects of the school. She is not simply a figurehead who collects money and disappears - she is the first one in and the last one out, always with a smile on her face. If I were to have a third child, I would not hesitate to enroll them at Smile Learning Academy. I highly recommend this school to any working parents looking for a nurturing and educational environment for their children. You will not regret it.
Jeremy HayzJul 16, 2024Great school, My son has shown a lot of improvement. I am very happy and I recommend this place for sure.
Maral MegerdichianMay 7, 2023Awesome place for my kid. I've seen so much improvement.
Arpine AlaverdyanMar 20, 2017
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY
Is SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY holds California licence 197415320, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on May 8, 2008. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY hold?
- California licenses SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY care for?
- SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY is licensed for up to 86 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY?
- California records 1 inspection visit to SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY, the most recent on April 8, 2026. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY in response to a complaint?
- California records 1 complaint-driven visit to SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.
Who holds the licence for SMILE LEARNING ACADEMY?
- The licence is held by GAYANEH GRIGORYAN. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Los Angeles County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 197415320.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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