Day care center · Thousand Oaks, CA · reviewed since 2013
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#23 of 70 child care agenciesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 68%
4.8★★★★★52 Google reviews · 11 photos
92%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate La Petite Academy of Simi Valley 4.8 out of 5 based on 52 reviews, with the owner responding to 79% of them. Parents frequently praise the staff's warmth, daily photo updates via the app, live camera access, and developmental curriculum that supports speech and social skills. However, a small number of low-star reviews criticize recent management changes, alleging that the current leadership is unresponsive and requires an appointment to provide tuition pricing.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews (92% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 52 Google reviews (47 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 79% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 11, 2026.
Service: Child Care Agency serving Thousand Oaks, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.
Score profile vs other child care agencies
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyChild Care Agencies median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.La Petite Academy of Simi Valley: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
89
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.La Petite Academy of Simi Valley: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
87
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.La Petite Academy of Simi Valley: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.La Petite Academy of Simi Valley: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.La Petite Academy of Simi Valley: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 67.B
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Star ratings
52 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars4892%
4 stars24%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star24%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 47 written reviews
96%praise
Praise7696%
Complaints34%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1161%
Reasonable739%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2633%
Would recommend1418%
Communication1114%
Quality & results911%
Price & value79%
Speed & response68%
Honesty & trust68%
What customers talk about
We read 47 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The teachers are kind, patient, and genuinely care about the kids.”
“Highly recommend la petite Academy have Simi Valley.”
“The director, Ms Jordan, is great at timely communication.”
“The management staff is top notch and is always the first to help if needed.”
“There are four child care centers closer to my home but I make the drive to La Petite because it’s 100% worth it.”
“We toured every option in Simi Valley, and La Petite Academy stood out immediately.”
“Yes, the price can be a little high for the average California family, but they offer great resources and genuinely try to help wherever they can.”
People customers mention
Verlena4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired La Petite Academy of Simi Valley for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
HaleyLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★
Very impressed with La Petite for my toddler. Ms Jocelyn and Ms Aedan create a warm and safe environment for my son. He comes home with a craft almost every day. They share videos and picture updates every day. They do a lot of reading and his speech has improved. The director, Ms Jordan, is great at timely communication.
Educational services
Virginia3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Both our babies attended the Infant Classroom and absolutely loved the teachers and care we received! The management staff is top notch and is always the first to help if needed. Make sure to check this school out!
Educational services
Tragan2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
This has been the best preschool experience for our daughter. We toured every option in Simi Valley, and La Petite Academy stood out immediately. The teachers are kind, patient, and genuinely care about the kids. The staff is supportive and always willing to adapt to our daughter’s needs. She’ll be graduating Pre-K…
Educational services
Tabitha1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Great school, my daughter progressed so much with the amazing curriculum and teachers
Marianne2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
My daughter started school in October and we have been so happy with the staff and teachers! She wakes up on school days happy and excited to attend. Everyone is so kind and friendly and it’s a great place to learn.
Great priceEducational services
kevin1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Fantastic Academy. My child looks forward to going every time that she has class. Staff and teachers are extremely friendly and very welcoming. Highly recommend la petite Academy have Simi Valley.
Very impressed with La Petite for my toddler. Ms Jocelyn and Ms Aedan create a warm and safe environment for my son. He comes home with a craft almost every day. They share videos and picture updates every day. They do a lot of reading and his speech has improved. The director, Ms Jordan, is great at timely communication.
Haley, thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback about your toddler’s experience with the team. We are grateful for your trust and so glad to hear he feels safe, is enjoying crafts and stories, and that you appreciate the daily updates and communication.
Virginia Weinmann (Ginny)3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Virginia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Both our babies attended the Infant Classroom and absolutely loved the teachers and care we received! The management staff is top notch and is always the first to help if needed. Make sure to check this school out!
Services: Educational services
Response from the owner · Edited 5 months ago
Ginny, thank you for sharing this and for trusting us with both of your babies in the Infant Classroom. We are glad to hear they loved their teachers and that you felt supported by our management team, and we truly appreciate your recommendation of our school.
Tragan Monaghan2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tragan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This has been the best preschool experience for our daughter. We toured every option in Simi Valley, and La Petite Academy stood out immediately. The teachers are kind, patient, and genuinely care about the kids. The staff is supportive and always willing to adapt to our daughter’s needs. She’ll be graduating Pre-K next year, and we’re already sad to leave such a great community. Highly recommended
Services: Educational services
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Tragan - Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt experience! We’re honored that, after touring every option in Simi Valley, La Petite Academy stood out to your family. Hearing that this has been the best preschool experience for your daughter truly means the world to us. Thank you again for your trust and for the high recommendation.
Tabitha1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Tabitha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great school, my daughter progressed so much with the amazing curriculum and teachers
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you, Tabitha! We are pleased to learn about your daughter's progress and that you value our curriculum and teachers. Your feedback is important to us.
Marianne Kennard2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marianne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My daughter started school in October and we have been so happy with the staff and teachers! She wakes up on school days happy and excited to attend. Everyone is so kind and friendly and it’s a great place to learn.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Educational services
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Marianne - Thank you so much for sharing this sweet feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your daughter has had such a positive start since joining in October. Seeing her wake up excited for school is the best sign that she feels happy, supported, and engaged here.
kevin kennard1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Fantastic Academy. My child looks forward to going every time that she has class. Staff and teachers are extremely friendly and very welcoming. Highly recommend la petite Academy have Simi Valley.
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you, Kevin. We appreciate your feedback regarding your child's enjoyment of our program and your positive experience with our staff and teachers. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.
Mary Lewis1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
La Petite was the easy choice for my little one, and now that my son has been there for a few months, I couldn’t be happier. Their security gives me real peace of mind, and his teachers are truly one of a kind!
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Mary - Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your son is thriving at La Petite and that our security measures and teachers provide you with peace of mind. Our team takes great pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child, and your kind words mean so much.
Samantha Haynes4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We absolutely love La Petite! All three of my kiddos have gone here and have had a wonderful experience. The teachers are kind and friendly, and children get to learn in a fun, play filled, and creative environment.
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Samantha - Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that all three of your children have enjoyed their time at La Petite and are thriving in a fun, engaging, and creative environment. Our teachers take great pride in providing a kind, nurturing, and playful atmosphere for every child, and your kind words mean so much to the entire team. We’re grateful to have your family as part of our La Petite community!
Kristyn Clark2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kristyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
La Petite is the best of the best. The leadership and teachers are top notch. They truly love and care for your child. It’s very clean and they always have fun activities for the kids. In my opinion, you can’t get better than La Petite. As a working mom, it really puts my mind at ease knowing my child is happy and fulfilled during the day.
Services: Educational services
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Kristyn - Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that La Petite has been such a positive experience for both you and your child. Our leadership and teaching teams take great pride in providing a clean, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels happy and fulfilled. Knowing that we can give you peace of mind as a working parent means the world to us. We’re grateful to have your family as part of our La Petite community!
Sam Shutman5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My son adores the educators and caregivers at LPA. They treat him like he’s one of their own children. As a first time mom returning to work, it was so scary to think about leaving my child with strangers, but the team at LPA has truly gone above and beyond my expectations for caregiving. They’re an incredible group of people and I’m confident my son is receiving the love, attention, and stimulation he needs for positive growth and development. Thanks, LPA Team!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Educational services
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Sam - Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We know how big of a step it is to trust someone with your child—especially as a first-time mom returning to work—and we’re truly honored that you placed that trust in our team.
