Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Thousand Oaks. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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First Baptist Hummingbird Preschool is a CCLD-licensed, faith-based preschool serving children ages 2–5 at 1250 Erbes Rd in Thousand Oaks, with a capacity of 78 and hours from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Established in 1978, the center has over 46 years of continuous service and maintains a 4.7-star rating across 14 parent reviews, reflecting strong community satisfaction in the Conejo Valley region. Its play-based learning model emphasizes exploration, creativity, and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten, with flexible enrollment options (full-time M–F or 2–3 days per week, no contract required). As a Christian preschool, the center's faith-based curriculum may not suit all family preferences, and its ages-2-through-5 scope means families needing infant or school-age care will need to look elsewhere.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning approach, with a stated focus on fostering friendships, creativity, and essential skills to prepare children for kindergarten. Also references "Pre Engineering."
What sets it apart: In service for 47 years (over four decades). Serves children ages 2-4. Located at 1250 Erbes Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362; License #561701182. Accepts applications year round.
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