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La Petite Academy

85 E. Bonita Dr., Simi Valley, CA 930654.8· 52 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$425
year first licensed
1996

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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Simi Valley, California. The state has licensed it since May 30, 1996, for up to 72 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits since Mar 2022, with 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 5 Years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 5 Years
ProgramsDrop-in care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
EnrichmentDance, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
StaffMany of our teachers have over 10 years of teaching experience
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video via SproutAbout app)
Discounts$500 discount for enrolling by 10/2/26
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel, SproutAbout)
MoreFounded 1986
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ventura County has a median price of $425 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Ventura County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$425
Home daycare$262

Toddler

Center$272
Home daycare$236

Preschool

Center$299
Home daycare$262

School age

Center$421
Home daycare$249

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to La Petite Academy since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
1996
License number
#566200350
Also at this site
Facility #566213952: Infant center
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Summary

12 visits since Mar 2022 · Last visit Jan 8, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 6, as the state counts them

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  1. Jan 8, 2026InspectionFacility #566213952
  2. Oct 15, 2025VisitFacility #566200350
  3. Aug 7, 2025VisitFacility #566213952
  4. Aug 7, 2025InspectionFacility #566200350
  5. Feb 6, 2024VisitFacility #566200350
  6. Feb 6, 2024VisitFacility #566200350
  7. Sep 15, 2023VisitFacility #566200350
  8. Jul 25, 2023VisitFacility #566200350Type A 0 · Type B 0
  9. Apr 27, 2023InspectionFacility #566213952
  10. Jun 23, 2022InspectionFacility #566200350
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 20, 2022VisitFacility #566200350
  2. Mar 8, 2022VisitFacility #566200350

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about La Petite Academy

Is La Petite Academy licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 30, 1996.

Does La Petite Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to La Petite Academy since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can La Petite Academy care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are La Petite Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (805) 526-7846 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(805) 526-7846.

Where is La Petite Academy?

85 E. Bonita Dr., Simi Valley, CA 93065. The nearest other daycare we list is Simi Valley Montessori School - West Valley, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).