Best Daycares in Simi Valley, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Simi Valley's 41 daycares, 40 (98%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.
The local market includes 32 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Simi Valley. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Simi Valley
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Simi Valley: 4.5 (Sample of 41).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Simi Valley: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Simi Valley: 4.5 (Sample of 41).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Simi Valley?
- There are 41 licensed child care providers in Simi Valley.
- What percentage of Simi Valley daycares have high quality ratings?
- 98% of Simi Valley daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Simi Valley?
- 32 center-based providers operate in Simi Valley.
- How do Simi Valley daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Simi Valley daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in California?
- California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California
All 41 Daycares in Simi Valley
- Simi Valley Family Ymca - Atherwood Elementary
- Simi Valley Family Ymca - Big Springs
- Simi Valley Family Ymca - Hollow Hills
- Simi Valley Family Ymca - Justin Early Learning
- Simi Valley Family Ymca - Katherine
- Simi Valley Family Ymca - Sycamore
- Simi Valley Family Ymca - White Oak
- Simi Valley Montessori School
- Simi Valley Montessori School
- Simi Valley Montessori School - West Valley
- Simi Valley Montessori School - West Valley
- St. Peter Claver Preschool and Kindergarten