
Browse all 31 child daycare & preschools in Simi Valley, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
1080 Country Clud Drive West, Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff led by director Heather. Children show significant developmental growth in confidence, social skills, and academics while feeling safe and loved. Multiple long-term families report the center feels like a second home and express deep emotional connections to the staff.
5670 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Reviews are not about the daycare program but rather about St. Peter Claver Church itself. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, peaceful environment, and strong community at the church location.
9 W. Bonita, Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Congregation B'nai Emet Preschool is highly regarded as a warm, welcoming Jewish community in Simi Valley with an engaging rabbi and inclusive approach to Judaism. The facility features recent renovations and offers programs for all ages. One parent raised concerns about staff behavior toward children.
4974 Cochran Ave., Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Phoenix Ranch School & Campus (West Campus) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the strong curriculum, dedicated staff, and supportive environment. Parents highlight exceptional individual teachers and report their children are engaged, happy, and learning significantly. One review mentioned a cleanliness concern regarding insects in the classroom.
1845 Oak Road, Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children
Phoenix Ranch School & Camp in Simi Valley receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the strong curriculum, dedicated staff, and supportive learning environment. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with teachers like Ms. Amy and Ms. Leah specifically highlighted for exceptional care and engagement. One parent reported a cleanliness concern regarding dead bugs in the classroom.
4974 Cochran Ave., Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 197 children
Phoenix Ranch School & Camp receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for dedicated staff members and a supportive learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with strong curriculum and caring teachers. One negative review mentioned classroom cleanliness concerns.
5165 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
Little Explorers Preschool Academy in Simi Valley receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care, communication, and child development outcomes. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, engaging environment, and comprehensive programs. One negative review cited a poor experience without substantive detail.
4221 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
KIDS 'N THINGS INC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with the director Carol and her staff consistently praised for their genuine care, professionalism, and family-like approach to childcare. Parents highlight the safe facility, structured routines, trained staff, outdoor amenities, and smooth transitions for children. One parent reported a negative experience with staff rudeness, though this is an isolated complaint among seven reviews.
4191 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Kid's N Things Clubhouse is highly regarded by parents, with most reviews praising the director Carol and her staff for their caring, attentive approach to childcare. Parents consistently highlight the safe facility, structured routines, engaging activities, and welcoming environment. One negative review mentions staff rudeness, but this contrasts sharply with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from other families.
3401 Big Springs, Simi Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming. The facility offers quality childcare, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and camps that keep children engaged and enthusiastic. Members report high satisfaction with cleanliness, maintenance, and the range of activities for both children and families.
Highest rated daycares in Simi Valley based on parent reviews
1080 Country Clud Drive West, Simi Valley, CA
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff led by director Heather. Children show significant developmental growth in confidence, social skills, and academics while feeling safe and loved. Multiple long-term families report the center feels like a second home and express deep emotional connections to the staff.
5670 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA
Reviews are not about the daycare program but rather about St. Peter Claver Church itself. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, peaceful environment, and strong community at the church location.
9 W. Bonita, Simi Valley, CA
Congregation B'nai Emet Preschool is highly regarded as a warm, welcoming Jewish community in Simi Valley with an engaging rabbi and inclusive approach to Judaism. The facility features recent renovations and offers programs for all ages. One parent raised concerns about staff behavior toward children.
2762 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA
1680 Patricia Ave., Simi Valley, CA
4974 Cochran Ave., Simi Valley, CA
Phoenix Ranch School & Campus (West Campus) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the strong curriculum, dedicated staff, and supportive environment. Parents highlight exceptional individual teachers and report their children are engaged, happy, and learning significantly. One review mentioned a cleanliness concern regarding insects in the classroom.
There are 31 child daycare & preschools in Simi Valley, California, making up 94% of the 33 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Simi Valley, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff led by director Heather. Children show significant developmental growth in confidence, social skills, and academics while feeling safe and loved. Multiple long-term families report the center feels like a second home and express deep emotional connections to the staff.
Reviews are not about the daycare program but rather about St. Peter Claver Church itself. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, peaceful environment, and strong community at the church location.
Congregation B'nai Emet Preschool is highly regarded as a warm, welcoming Jewish community in Simi Valley with an engaging rabbi and inclusive approach to Judaism. The facility features recent renovations and offers programs for all ages. One parent raised concerns about staff behavior toward children.
Little Explorers Preschool Academy in Simi Valley receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care, communication, and child development outcomes. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, engaging environment, and comprehensive programs. One negative review cited a poor experience without substantive detail.
Phoenix Ranch School & Campus (West Campus) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the strong curriculum, dedicated staff, and supportive environment. Parents highlight exceptional individual teachers and report their children are engaged, happy, and learning significantly. One review mentioned a cleanliness concern regarding insects in the classroom.
Phoenix Ranch School & Camp in Simi Valley receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the strong curriculum, dedicated staff, and supportive learning environment. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with teachers like Ms. Amy and Ms. Leah specifically highlighted for exceptional care and engagement. One parent reported a cleanliness concern regarding dead bugs in the classroom.
Phoenix Ranch School & Camp receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for dedicated staff members and a supportive learning environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with strong curriculum and caring teachers. One negative review mentioned classroom cleanliness concerns.
KIDS 'N THINGS INC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with the director Carol and her staff consistently praised for their genuine care, professionalism, and family-like approach to childcare. Parents highlight the safe facility, structured routines, trained staff, outdoor amenities, and smooth transitions for children. One parent reported a negative experience with staff rudeness, though this is an isolated complaint among seven reviews.
Kid's N Things Clubhouse is highly regarded by parents, with most reviews praising the director Carol and her staff for their caring, attentive approach to childcare. Parents consistently highlight the safe facility, structured routines, engaging activities, and welcoming environment. One negative review mentions staff rudeness, but this contrasts sharply with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from other families.
Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming. The facility offers quality childcare, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and camps that keep children engaged and enthusiastic. Members report high satisfaction with cleanliness, maintenance, and the range of activities for both children and families.
Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming staff, diverse programming, and clean facilities. The center offers daycare services alongside gym amenities including pools, fitness classes, and activities for children and teens. Families report high satisfaction with staff dedication and the sense of community.
Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming. The facility offers quality daycare services alongside gym facilities, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and activities for children and teenagers. Families report high satisfaction with the overall experience and staff professionalism.
Parents praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming including daycare, fitness classes, and swimming lessons. Families report high satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, maintenance, and the enthusiasm of instructors like Megan, Stacy, and Jacob. Children reportedly enjoy attending camps and activities regularly.
Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming for both children and adults. The facility offers quality amenities including pools, fitness classes, daycare services, and before/after school care that parents report using extensively and remaining highly satisfied with.
Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent childcare services, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and well-maintained facilities. Families report high satisfaction with the overall experience and plan to remain members.
Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated staff, and diverse programming. The facility offers exceptional daycare and camp services alongside fitness amenities including pools, group fitness classes, and swimming lessons. Families report high satisfaction with staff like Megan, Jacob, and Stacy, and appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities.
Simi Valley Montessori School has received overwhelmingly positive reviews praising well-trained teachers, strong Montessori curriculum, and caring staff with high retention. However, one detailed negative review from March 2024 documents serious pest control issues (rats, mice, ants) in the infant room that management allegedly concealed from parents and mishandled.
Parents consistently praise the Simi Valley Family YMCA for its exceptional staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and diverse programs for children and families. The facility offers quality childcare services alongside gym amenities, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and camps that children enthusiastically attend. Parents report high satisfaction with both the staff's dedication and the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
La Petite Academy in Simi Valley receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, exceptional staff quality, and a welcoming, engaging learning environment. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, communication with parents, flexible scheduling, and inclusion of meals and diapers in tuition.
The Learning Experience in Simi Valley receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, safe environment, balanced curriculum focusing on academics and personal development, and excellent communication with families. Children reportedly thrive socially and academically during their time at the center.
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