Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Simi Valley

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

23 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

85% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Ventura County

2022 median

$1,839

/ month

infant

$1,177

/ month

toddler

$1,295

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $761/month).

Simi Valley has 23 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

85% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Simi Valley

Cdr - Berylwood Head Start Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 43 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Cdr - Simi Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Congregation B'nai Emet Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Kids 'n Things, Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Little Becomers Preschool & Daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Nelson Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Simi Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Phoenix Ranch School & Camp

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 245 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Simi Valley Family Ymca - Justin Early Learning

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

St. Peter Claver Preschool and Kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Trinity Lutheran Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 85 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Wagner Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Simi Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Wolfe Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Simi Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Little Explorers Preschool Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 92 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Cross Roads Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Grace Brethren Preschool East

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 136 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Simi Valley Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Tiny Tot Preschool & Kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 59 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

La Petite Academy

Good

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Little Scholars Montessori

Good

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 131 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Adventist Education Simi Valley Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Simi Valley?

Simi Valley has 23 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Simi Valley?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Ventura County is about $1,160 at a center and $1,012 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.