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.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Thousand Oaks. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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Temple Etz Chaim Preschool is a CCLD-licensed, community-anchored early childhood program in Thousand Oaks serving infants through pre-K with a distinctive Jewish cultural focus. Established since September 1995, it ranks among Conejo Valley's largest facilities with a capacity of 210 children and operates under dual accountability frameworks (California Department of Social Services and the Bureau of Jewish Education), reflecting strong institutional roots. Parent reviews consistently describe staff as loving and responsive, while the program's rich Jewish holiday and cultural programming holds particular value for families seeking faith-based early care. With its central E. Janss Road location and range of age groups, the center serves diverse family situations across multiple ZIP codes; families may wish to review CCLD inspection reports directly, as the facility has logged three citations in the last two years.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Nurturing, play-based approach; described as a place where laughter and play are cherished and children's rhythms are met with warm response. Faith-affiliated (Jewish, affiliated with the Bureau of Jewish Education). No specific curriculum model named.
Programs & activities: Special focus on preschool and infant programs. The page does not detail specific enrichment activities, music, languages, field trips, or before/after care.
What sets it apart: Licensed by the State of California, Department of Social Services; affiliated with the Bureau of Jewish Education. 2024 Community's Choice Awards Winner. Described as one of Conejo Valley's largest child care facilities; staff selected for their knowledge of child development. Director: Keri Loventhal.
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