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Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care

Home daycare in Pacifica, CA. Pacifica, CA 94044. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

5.0 (10 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (650) 359-8266Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity14 children
Citations on file1
On the register since1995

About the program

Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Pacifica, California, on the state register since 1995. It is licensed for 14 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,507 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeFamily Day Care Home · 414000117
Licence statusActive since 1995
Licensed capacity14 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1
Type A (immediate risk)0
Substantiated complaints04 inspection visits · last visit March 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

1596.8662(b)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our family has been part of the Brighton community for several years; our oldest daughter is a proud graduate, and our younger daughter is currently enrolled. Having seen two different children thrive here, I can say with confidence that the environment Brighton provides is exceptional. The educators here are truly passionate. It is clear they genuinely love working with children, and that warmth is reciprocated -…

Doris · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

We absolutely love Brighton Preschool and can't recommend it enough! Enrolling our daughter here was one of the best decisions we made. She left genuinely prepared for kindergarten with a solid foundation in phonetic sounds and math, thanks to a thoughtfully designed curriculum with monthly plans laid out for the whole year. Director Gillian is truly exceptional - kind, thorough, and always has the kids' best…

Andrea Ou · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

We absolutely love Brighton Preschool! The program offers an excellent combination of hands-on experiments, free play, nature adventures, movement, and the Zoophonics approach to reading games; all woven together in a way that keeps kids genuinely engaged. On top of that, the kids get monthly visits from a yoga teacher, music teacher, and playball coach. They also have a ceramic teacher that comes a couple times a…

Dyah Apsari · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

My son has been at Brighton Preschool for the past two years and I will soon be sending my youngest there. We’ve had a wonderful experience at Brighton. The teachers are warm, fully engaging and loved by the children. My son is always learning something new from the daily curriculum and he also loves the special teachers that come in monthly for dance, yoga and playball. I appreciate that there are only 12 kids in…

Kelsey Quaranto · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago

Questions about Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care

Is Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care licensed?

Yes. Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care holds an active Family Day Care Home licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414000117), with a licensed capacity of 14 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care, across 4 inspection visits. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care take?

Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care cost?

Smith-Simone, Gillian - Brighton Child Care does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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