Daycares in Simi Valley, California
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
52 of 67 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
58 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 3, 2026
Provenance
California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Simi Valley currently has 67 tracked providers. 52 have inspection history, 58 appear active, and 64% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is March 3, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
ST. PETER CLAVER PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
5670 COCHRAN ST.
FERNANDO FAMILY CHILD CARE
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063
SIMI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA - WHITE OAK
2201 ALSCOT AVE.
SIMI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA - KATHERINE
5455 KATHERINE STREET
SIMI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA - JUSTIN EARLY LEARNING
2245 N. JUSTIN AVE.
SIMI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA - BIG SPRINGS
3401 BIG SPRINGS
SIMI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA - HOLLOW HILLS
828 GIBSON
TINY TOT PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
1680 PATRICIA AVE.
PHOENIX RANCH SCHOOL & CAMP
1845 OAK ROAD
LITTLE BECOMERS PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
2000 ROYAL AVENUE
IZA FCCH AKA MY FIRST ABCS EXPERIENCE
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063
SIMI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA - SYCAMORE
2100 RAVENNA
CONGREGATION B'NAI EMET PRESCHOOL
9 W. BONITA
SIMI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA - ATHERWOOD ELEMENTARY
2350 E. GREENSWARD ST.
CDR - BERYLWOOD HEAD START CENTER
2300 HEYWOOD ST.
KIDS 'N THINGS, INC
4221 COCHRAN STREET
CDR - SIMI HEAD START
5455 KATHERINE ST.
NATIVIDAD FCC AKA LIL' DRAGONS DAYCARE
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065
COTTRELL FAMILY CHILD CARE
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063
MERRITT FAMILY CHILD CARE
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063
Home Daycares in Simi Valley
Browse 27 home-based providers.
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What the daycare market looks like in Simi Valley
Simi Valley currently has 67 daycares in our directory. 64% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.
64%
A or B safety grades
40
Center-based providers
1
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,447/mo
Infant center cost in VENTURA
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is NATIVIDAD FCC AKA LIL' DRAGONS DAYCARE with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Simi Valley include FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, DAY CARE CENTER, INFANT CENTER.
The average provider in this market has 3.2 recorded violations, while 42 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
VENTURA accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Simi Valley, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.
Infant Center
$1,447/mo
Preschool Center
$1,045/mo
Toddler Home Daycare
$4/mo
California regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.
Background checks
All staff, volunteers, and household members age 18 and older must clear a criminal background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. This includes fingerprint-based Live Scan checks. Subsequent arrest notifications are monitored continuously.
Parent rights
Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website.
How to use this page
Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.
Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.
Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Simi Valley
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Simi Valley?
We rank providers in Simi Valley using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.
What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in Simi Valley?
43 of the 67 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.
Are there home daycare or Head Start options in Simi Valley?
Simi Valley currently shows 27 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. California rules still apply: At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.