Infant & Toddler Daycare Simi Valley | Phoenix Ranch School
When you leave your baby or little one in someone else's care, you want to know they're not only safe but loved, comforted, and truly understood. That's why so many families feel that Phoenix Ranch School is the best infant daycare in Simi Valley. Our Infant and Toddler Program is a warm, nurturing space where your little one is held, soothed, talked to, and gently encouraged to explore. Our teachers (who we call classroom guides) get to know your little one's sleepy cues, sweet giggles, curious expressions, and the way they light up when they hear a familiar voice. We have created a healthy, fun environment filled with sensory play, early social skills, and gentle routines that help your little one feel calm, confident, and happy.
Schedule a tour to experience the joy of our infant and toddler program firsthand.
Infant and Toddler Program Enrollment
Ages Served
Infants (6 weeks) through toddlers (3 years)
Location
Schedule Options
Full-time and part-time care available
Hours
Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Potty Training Required
No potty training is required for our Infant and Toddler program
Curriculum Focus
Our infant and toddler curriculum nurtures your little one's early development through sensory play, language exposure, music, movement, and gentle social moments that build confidence, security, and emerging skills.
Daily Routine
We follow your baby's natural feeding and napping rhythm, while providing gentle diaper changes, songs, stories, and outdoor time in safe, cozy spaces. With regular communication, we help you stay connected to your little one's progress and experiences.
Classroom Experience
Our classrooms offer a nurturing, loving environment where your little one feels safe, calm, and cared for, with fun spaces designed for curious exploration and healthy routines that prioritize cleanliness and wellbeing. With small groups, specialized guides/teachers trained in infant and toddler development, and a positive, confidence-building atmosphere.
About Our Infant and Toddler Daycare Program
We know it takes trust to leave your baby in someone else's care, so we have designed our infant and toddler program to give your little one a tender, loving place where they feel safe and encouraged to discover the world around them. Here at Phoenix Ranch School, your little one is welcomed with warmth and comfort and will get the gentle support that helps them settle in and feel truly at home.
Our Infant and Toddler programs are guided by the gentle understanding that early childhood education helps little ones build social skills and healthy brain development. This idea is beautifully expressed in the words of Friedrich Fröebel, the founder of kindergarten, who said, "Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood." Through sensory play, warm interactions, and soft exploration, your little one will learn in a way that feels natural, comforting, and perfectly aligned with their developmental milestones.
Infant Program Curriculum: 6 Weeks to 12 Months
Our Infant Program is designed to support your baby's earliest milestones through gentle experiences, loving interaction, and age-appropriate stimulation that helps them feel safe, connected, and ready to explore their world. With consistent caregivers, calm routines, and thoughtful activities, your little one will learn through comforting moments, soft exploration, and meaningful bonding every day. Here's a look at what your little one will enjoy and learn in our Infant Program:
- Sensory Exploration - Your baby will explore gentle textures, soft sounds, light, and soothing touch, helping them become aware of the world around them.
- Language Foundations - Your little one will hear singing, storytelling, and warm conversation that support early sound recognition and bonding.
- Tummy Time & Gross Motor Skills - Your baby will enjoy tummy time, stretching, rolling, and supported movement, which strengthen muscles and build confidence.
- Fine Motor Development - Your baby will grasp rattles, reach for toys, and explore objects that encourage hand-eye coordination and early control.
- Emotional Security & Comfort - Your little one will receive cuddles, soothing responses, and familiar care, helping them feel safe and understood.
- Early Social Awareness - Your baby will experience shared smiles, gentle interactions, and awareness of others during calm group moments.
- Cause-and-Effect Discovery - Your baby will explore simple toys like mirrors and pop-up objects that encourage curiosity and early problem-solving.
- Healthy Rhythms & Routines - Your little one will eat, rest, and settle according to their natural cues, creating a peaceful and predictable day.
- Outdoor Calm & Natural Observation - Your baby will enjoy fresh air, movement, and gentle outdoor time that soothes the senses and encourages curiosity.
- Parent Communication & Connection - You'll receive daily updates, sweet moments, and milestone notes so you always feel close to your baby.
If you'd love a preschool daycare where your baby is truly cherished, understood, and supported through every tiny milestone, we'd be delighted to show you around. Schedule a tour and experience the warmth of the best infant daycare in Simi Valley.
Toddler Program Curriculum: 1 to 3 Years
Before toddlers blossom into confident explorers, our program gives them space to move, play, communicate, and discover their growing abilities in a safe and nurturing environment. Here's what your curious little one will experience and learn in our Toddler Program:
- Active Movement & Gross Motor Skills - Your toddler will climb, walk, run, balance, and move their busy body in safe spaces designed for energetic exploration.
- Fine Motor Coordination - Your little one will stack, scoop, sort, grasp, and manipulate objects that strengthen hand control and early coordination.
- Language Growth & Early Communication - Toddlers will enjoy songs, stories, conversation, and vocabulary-rich play that encourages them to express needs, ideas, and feelings.
- Social Skills & Interaction - Your child will practice turn-taking, kindness, shared play, noticing others, and responding to emotions with gentle support from guides.
- Sensory Play & Discovery - Toddlers will explore textures, colors, sounds, and simple sensory activities that spark curiosity and support early brain development.
- Early Problem-Solving & Thinking Skills - Your little one will explore simple puzzles, matching, sorting, and cause-and-effect play that strengthen early reasoning.
- Self-Help Skills & Growing Independence - Toddlers will learn to tidy toys, wash hands, feed themselves, and participate in easy routines that build confidence.
- Emotional Development & Comfort - With patient guidance, your child will practice expressing feelings, calming with support, and feeling secure in new experiences.
- Healthy Routines & Predictable Structure - Your toddler will follow a calm rhythm of meals, play, rest, and transitions that help them feel safe and settled.
- Outdoor Play & Exploration - Your child will enjoy the fresh air, movement, nature observation, and gross-motor challenges in safe, age-appropriate outdoor spaces.
- Preparing for Preschool - As they grow, your toddler practices listening, participating in group time, following simple directions, and building readiness skills for preschool.
Infant and Toddler Program Enrollment and Registration
If you want a place where your infant and toddler feels understood, nurtured, supported, and excited to learn new things each day, we'd love to welcome you. Schedule a tour and discover the warm, joyful environment waiting at Phoenix Ranch School.
Why Families Trust Phoenix Ranch School's Preschool Daycare
Families choose Phoenix Ranch School because they can feel the warmth, steadiness, and genuine care the moment they enter our infant and toddler spaces. Parents trust our team to support their baby's earliest development with nurturing routines, loving interaction, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
We provide:
- Nurturing guides who build real bonds with your baby and who are certified in CPR and first aid in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
- A cozy, homelike classroom environment.
- Developmentally aligned experiences that encourage language, motor skills, and curiosity.
- Open communication with families
This thoughtful, nurturing environment reassures families that their baby is not only cared for, but also gently learning in ways that truly matter. Research from national early childhood organizations shows that babies who experience high-quality early care and learning are more likely to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically as they grow. That foundation begins here in the gentlest, most nurturing way.
Other Programs Available at Our Campus
As children grow out of our infant and toddler program, they transition into our preschool classrooms where curiosity, imagination, and early learning truly come alive. Preschoolers enjoy a fun, engaging environment with hands-on activities, opportunities to build social skills, and a curriculum that gently prepares them for kindergarten with confidence and excitement.
Our elementary program continues your child's journey with strong academics, creative thinking, character development, and supportive guides who truly know and believe in them. From kindergarten through 6th grade, our students build skills, independence, and a love of learning that lasts long after they leave the classroom.
Children can explore interests, discover new talents, and build confidence through enrichment opportunities such as art, music, athletics, technology, and special activities that make learning feel exciting and joyful. These experiences help students grow socially, creatively, and emotionally while deepening friendships and expanding their sense of self.
Our Summer Camp gives children a fun and enriching place to play, explore, create, and make new friends during the summer months. With hands-on adventures, outdoor play, themed activities, and warm guidance from caring staff, kids enjoy a season filled with laughter, learning, and happy memories.
Other Programs Available at Our Campus
As children grow out of our infant and toddler program, they transition into our preschool classrooms where curiosity, imagination, and early learning truly come alive. Preschoolers enjoy a fun, engaging environment with hands-on activities, opportunities to build social skills, and a curriculum that gently prepares them for kindergarten with confidence and excitement.
Our elementary program continues your child's journey with strong academics, creative thinking, character development, and supportive guides who truly know and believe in them. From kindergarten through 6th grade, our students build skills, independence, and a love of learning that lasts long after they leave the classroom.
Children can explore interests, discover new talents, and build confidence through enrichment opportunities such as art, music, athletics, technology, and special activities that make learning feel exciting and joyful. These experiences help students grow socially, creatively, and emotionally while deepening friendships and expanding their sense of self.
Our Summer Camp gives children a fun and enriching place to play, explore, create, and make new friends during the summer months. With hands-on adventures, outdoor play, themed activities, and warm guidance from caring staff, kids enjoy a season filled with laughter, learning, and happy memories.
Parent Reviews
R.M.
January 13, 2026
We truly love many aspects of this school, especially the staff and the overall atmosphere on campus. Our children feel welcomed and cared for, and there are many teachers and staff members who are clearly dedicated, warm, and invested in the students. That sense of care is something we value deeply as a family. That said, there are a few areas where we feel the school could grow and improve. One challenge has been the turnover in the preschool director role. The frequent changes have felt somewhat turbulent and, at times, have made it difficult to feel fully confident in the consistency of leadership and decision-making at that level. Another area of concern has been the timing of school events. Many events take place during the workday, which has been difficult for a large number of working families. Others require early pickup with the expectation that students return later, which can be challenging logistically. For example, we’ve often wondered why events like the Halloween parade couldn’t take place in the morning during the regular school day, making them more accessible for families. Communication around systems and procedures is another area where clarity would be helpful. We had ongoing questions about potty training expectations and supports, and it wasn’t until our children transitioned to a different classroom that we felt those expectations were clearly communicated and consistently supported. At that point, we had teachers who partnered closely with us and helped our children succeed. If potty training is a requirement for advancement into the three-year-old classroom, it would be helpful for that to be more clearly outlined and consistently supported across classrooms from the start. Lastly, we were initially very excited to join the PTA, hoping to be an active part of the parent community. Unfortunately, our experience did not meet those expectations. Parent involvement felt limited, organization and oversight seemed inconsistent, meetings often focused on small items over extended periods of time, and flyers frequently contained incorrect information. Ultimately, we chose to step back, with the hope that the PTA becomes more structured and cohesive in the future. Overall, this is a school with a lot of heart, strong educators, and real potential. With more consistent leadership, clearer communication, and increased consideration for working families, we believe it could be an even stronger experience for students and parents alike.
N.M.
January 12, 2026
The teachers & entire staff is great! Warm and welcoming and smart 🙂 my daughter loves her school!
H.B.
January 7, 2026
I love the community. The teachers, administration, they care about the kids. They take the time to get to know you and the kids. They listen to concerns and try their best to accommodate or explain why things are the why they are. The education is excellent and teachers take the time make sure the kids understand what is being taught.
R.G.
December 31, 2025
We love Phoenix Ranch. Mr. Ledbetter who leads music, choir & band is exceptional. He really is the top reason we stay at Phoenix. Ms. Kahn who leads art is also top notch. I just really wish the school would invest in security. Other private schools in the area utilize a security company that is aligned with the sheriff’s team. I believe it is called Secured Six. In today’s climate, this is what families who pay private tuition want. We want added security. Not just cameras. We want a hard perimeter around the school. We want a human being who staffs the front door. A key pad code entry is not really secure. It’s just not enough.
C.M.
December 30, 2025
School Security. With everything going on, the campus feels very accessible. There is no PA system to quickly alert the entire school of something going on. There are no code locks on each individual classroom. Besides the code lock on the front door that’s all the protection there is between someone and the children. It would be nice if there were additional safety precautions in place.
E.M.
December 23, 2025
Our son has been at this school since he was two years old and he loved it. He is now in fourth grade and has been having the best time of his school years here. These are precious memories as a child, and we are very grateful. It’s super educational and fun. They have an amazing summer camp with different activities and field trips and a swimming pool. The principal, Mrs Aguilar, is the most qualified and caring principal I have ever met. The whole staff is really nice, friendly, and kind with the kids. Excellent school! We highly recommend ! [LAST NAME REMOVED] Family
K.B.
December 19, 2025
The teachers and staff are so wonderful and care for our children so much!
L.C.
December 16, 2025
I am really impressed by how well each moment in the classroom is used to help support my child’s learning. My daughter has excelled in the class with the support of her amazing teacher and small class size. The hands on experience that she gets and unique activities each week are wonderful. She has a lot of pride in her accomplishments because of the school. I also appreciate all of the staff that know my daughter by name. The afterschool care option and extracurricular activities are great.
R.H.
December 16, 2025
Convenient to have preschool and elementary on the same campus. It's the right size for my kiddos at this age.
Y.E.
December 16, 2025
Phoenix Ranch is a treasure to my family. Both my children have been there from preschool and my eldest was 6+ years and my youngest is 4+ and still going strong. They have provided them with stellar academics and protected them from the disenchanting ways public schools are going. I proud to be a representative of Phoenix Ranch!
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Infant and Toddler Child Care Programs
Our program helps young minds develop through sensory play, loving care, early social interaction, and routines that bring peace and comfort. Research shows that the first five years of a child's life are key to their development and growth. This is why having your little ones in a high-quality early learning program, like ours, is so important. Early childhood education is the key to helping your son or daughter thrive socially and emotionally later in life.
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There's a special advantage in choosing a program where your child is known, nurtured, and supported from the very start. Book a tour today and let us show you how we teach with heart and help little ones grow with confidence.