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Simcha Preschool

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 95003

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
1/13/2025
Total visits
2

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Simcha Preschool is a year-round early childhood program operated by Temple Beth El in Aptos, California, serving children 18 months to entry to first grade. The program emphasizes Jewish values and traditions, anti-bias curriculum, and outdoor play-based learning with low child-to-teacher ratios.

Philosophy
Committed to providing a loving, nurturing and respectful experience, sharing the living legacy of Jewish values and traditions with young children, and integrating an anti-bias and anti-racism curriculum into the program.
Ages served
18 months to entry to first grade (Toddler 18 months - 3 years, Preschool 2.5 - 4 years old, Pre-K 3.5 - 5 years old, TK/Kindergarten 4 - 6 years old)
Hours
7:30 a.m. until 5:20 p.m. Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Most activities are outside in beautiful outdoor environments, play yards, redwood grove and other natural nooks and crannies around campus.
Religious
Jewish values and traditions are integrated into the curriculum; Temple Beth El affiliation.

Programs

  • •Toddler classroom
  • •Preschool classroom
  • •Pre-K classroom
  • •TK/Kindergarten classroom
  • •Play-based curriculum
  • •Anti-bias and anti-racism curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Voted #1 in Santa Cruz County by readers of Good Times for 10 years in a row
  • ✓Low child-to-teacher ratios following NAEYC standards
  • ✓100% vaccinated staff
  • ✓Open to families of all backgrounds regardless of religious affiliation

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