Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Simi Valley. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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La Petite Academy of Simi Valley, located at 85 E Bonita Dr in Simi Valley, is a CCLD-licensed center serving infants through pre-K across six age-based classrooms, with a capacity of 72. Established in 1986, the nearly 40-year-old center employs a STEM-focused curriculum paired with enrichment electives including music, Spanish, yoga, and dance. Daily on-site meal preparation, complimentary diapers and wipes, classroom video streaming via SproutAbout app, and extended Monday-Friday hours (6:30 AM–6:30 PM) support working families, while 84 ResellerRatings reviews averaging 4.2 stars and parent-cited affordable rates and strong communication reflect stable parental satisfaction. As a Learning Care Group franchise, the curriculum follows corporate-level standardization, and Glassdoor employee reviews indicate staff-turnover patterns that may warrant direct inquiries about care continuity.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: STEM-focused approach emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math with a balanced curriculum. Teachers aim to build a trusting, caring relationship with each child.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants through Pre-K (6 weeks-5 years) including Infant, Toddler, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, and Pre-K. Electives include Dance, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, and Yoga; also Before/After School Care, Drop-In Care, School Break Camps, Summer Camp, and Transitional Kindergarten Plus.
What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-6:30 PM. Hot lunch and two fresh snacks prepared daily by an on-site chef; complimentary diapers, pull-ups, and wipes. SproutAbout app offers live streaming video of the classroom. Many teachers have over 10 years of experience; a $250 tuition discount was advertised for enrollment by September 4, 2026.
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