Simi Institute for Careers & Education
Parent & Child Programs
About The Learning Garden
"Where Children and Parents Grow Together"
The Learning Garden classes provide an opportunity for parents, grandparents, or other caregivers to engage together with their child in meaningful, age-appropriate activities in a supportive, play-based environment. Activities include music and movement, pretend play, sensory exploration, learning centers, gross motor outdoor play, arts and crafts, and circle time. These activities are carefully designed to support every aspect of a child's growth, including cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development, while also providing parents and caregivers with valuable tools and insights to help guide their child's learning journey. Adults have the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and exchange ideas in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment.
Note: When families are enrolled in the 3-4 and 3.5-5 year-old programs, caregivers can attend with the child one day and drop off the child on another, helping to ease the transition to full time school.
- All credentialed classroom teachers
- Affordable tuition
- Support and camaraderie for parents
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum along with parenting curriculum
- Common Core-based learning environment and learning through play
Programs
1-Day Program: Parent attends class with child.
2-Day Program: Parent attends one day a week, child attends both days.
3-Day Program: Parent attends one day a week, child attends three days a week. On parent’s attendance day, a discussion will be held in the classroom during school hours.
Birth to Two Years Old
Provides opportunities to learn practical application of developmental theory and to explore child rearing techniques with other parents in a supportive environment.
2 Years to 3 Years Old
Parents participate with the child in a preschool environment. Parents discuss child development, discipline, eating, toilet learning, sleeping and additional areas of interest. The classes are filled with opportunities for children to build self-esteem, make decisions, problem solve, develop fine and gross motor skills, and to practice language and social skills. Children explore art, science, music, stories, creative and physical play.
3.5 Years to 5 Years Old
These programs allow the parent and child to develop independence and competence through social interaction with other families. Parent discussion topics include application of child developmental theory, discipline techniques, self-esteem and the challenges of parenting. The classes are filled with opportunities for children to build self-esteem, make decisions, problem solve, develop fine and gross motor skills, and to practice language and social skills. Children will explore math, science, motor skills, art, music and language arts.
About Project HELP
Our Project HELP program is an opportunity for parents and their elementary and middle school-aged children to receive assistance in tutoring their child in English, Math, and Writing Skills. Our program is FREE to Simi Valley elementary and middle school students only.
Classes are held on Simi Institute's campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Simi Institute enrolls the parent and the parent brings their child to the class. They will be seated at the computer and will work together on the tutoring program. A teacher is available to assist all students.
The Learning Garden Registration
Now enrolling for Fall 2025!
To register, please visit our Business Office (Room 301) between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. A $100 deposit is required to hold your spot. The remaining balance is due Friday, August 14.
Contact
For more information, please call 805.579.6200.