B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool
Daycare center in Pasadena, CA. 450 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
About the program
B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Pasadena, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 93 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
B'nai Simcha is a Jewish community preschool in Pasadena serving children from infancy through age five with a play-based curriculum.
The program follows a play-based and faith-based approach, offers Hebrew and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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
101216.3 · 101429(a)(2) · 101212(d)(1)(B)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
B'Nai Simcha is a magical place. If you're looking for a preschool that feels like an extension of family and to be part of a loving, joyful, supportive community, this is your spot! Our son had been to a few preschools prior to us discovering B'Nai and hands down, this is the best preschool I've experienced in Pasadena area. It's play-based, nurturing, has a wonderful facility and the director, Carina, is simply…
Kate Spurgeon · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoWe've been at this school for the past 1.5 years through the fire that burned down the original campus. I can attest that it is such a resilient, inclusive and supportive community. The new location has been great for my child and we feel lucky to be a part of B'nai.
Sarah D. · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoBoth of my sons went here, I have been a parent at this school for almost 6 years! I can't say enough great things - my children were well cared for by sweet and loving teachers, had lots of time outdoors, deepened their Jewish identity, spirituality, and community, and made lots of deep, long-lasting friendships. I also made so many dear friends from my time here. It's a magical little place and a magical…
Shiri Goldsmith · 5/5 on Google · a year agoAfter exploring various preschool options in Pasadena - including another Jewish preschool and a non-Jewish Montessori - we thought we knew what we were looking for. Then, by chance, we learned about Bnei Simcha from a family we met at our local Homestate Tacos. Their daughter, a year older than ours, was attending and they couldn't stop praising it. We scheduled a tour and were immediately drawn to the school's…
Tomer Grassiany · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
450 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Questions about B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool
Is B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool licensed?
Yes. B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198021939), with a licensed capacity of 93 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool take?
B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool cost?
B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
