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Little Explorers Preschool Academy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Phone
- (805) 577-7620
- Address
- 5165 Cochran Street
- Licensed since
Ventura County context
818*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
1.5*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 101429(a)(2)(B)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
2024
- 101216(i)(1)Type A
101216 Personnel Requirements(i)Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which 2 staff members did not have a criminal record clearance associated to the facility.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights-(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child... personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain... medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirment was not met as evidenced by: S1 caused injury to child leaving a mark on hand. This poses an immediate risk to children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-02-05.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Simi Valley
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Little Explorers Preschool Academy licensed in California?
Yes, Little Explorers Preschool Academy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Little Explorers Preschool Academy have?
Little Explorers Preschool Academy has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was Little Explorers Preschool Academy last inspected?
Little Explorers Preschool Academy was last inspected on February 5, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Little Explorers Preschool Academy?
Little Explorers Preschool Academy is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 40 children. It is located in Simi Valley, Ventura County, California.
How does Little Explorers Preschool Academy compare to other daycares in Ventura County?
Little Explorers Preschool Academy has 4 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 818 licensed childcare facilities in Ventura County.
Does Little Explorers Preschool Academy have any serious violations?
Little Explorers Preschool Academy has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
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