Nelson Family Child Care

Our Teachers

Hello, My name is Keri Nelson, I am the Owner and Director of Nelson Family Child Care Home. I’ve been a Large license Family Child Care Provider since 1991.

My passion for Early Education began in High School; I worked for SVUSD as a Para Educator, assisting students with special needs. The Joy & Fulfillment from my first job brought me Early Childhood Education.

I began working as a Early Childhood Educator in 1984 as a Preschool Teacher for Simi Adventist Hospital, then Parenthood brought me to my forever job…Family Home Child Care Provider.

I am also….

• a Child Development Resource (CDR) Provider
• a Provider improving the quality of my program as a participant in Quality Improvement System (QIS) with Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE)
• a participant in Early Childhood Education Certification Program through Early Childhood Investigations (ECI)
• participant in ongoing Workshops with VCOE, CDR and ECI

Philosophy

Our onboarding philosophy recognizes that children are inherently inclined to learn through engagement with caregivers, peers, and materials, fostering a play-based learning approach. We believe that children thrive in an environment where play is child-led, nurturing self-confidence, creativity, and embracing individual differences. The program provides activities tailored to each child’s age to ignite their curiosity and enhance their physical, cognitive, and sensory development. Structured play, opportunities for social interaction, nutritious meals, and adequate rest are essential components of our daily routine.

Location

Nelson Family Child Care is located off Tapo Cyn Rd., just 1 mile north of the 118 frwy. We are in walking distance to Simi Public Library, City Hall, Senior Center, and Lemon Park.

About our program

Our programs is all about Kids Being Kids and learning through play and social interactions. We pride ourselves with becoming an Extension of Our Day Care Families, with building relationships with Parents , Siblings and Extended Family members.

Admissions

Join the Nelson Family Child Care Community in Three Easy Steps:

1. Explore Our Website: We’ve provided information about our Philosophies and Program to help you decide if Our Family Home Child Care may be right for your family.

2. Tour Our Program: We welcome you to visit Nelson Family Child Care to see our Inside and Outside environments. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start welcoming families for tours in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application: If you’re interested in enrolling, please submit an application by selecting Apply to Enroll. If this option is not available , you can message the Program Director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the Program.