How many licensed daycares are in Ventura?

There are 99 licensed daycare facilities in Ventura, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Ventura?

Ventura has 36 Child Care Center, 30 Family Child Care Home, 18 School Age Child Care Center, 11 Child Care - Infant Center, 4 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Ventura rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 81% of facilities in Ventura have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Ventura?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Ventura charge approximately $1,839/month for infants, $1,177/month for toddlers, and $1,295/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,133/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Ventura

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99 facilities

81% clean

49 avg cap.

4,818

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

20 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Ventura

Ventura has 99 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Ventura County. The majority are Child Care Centers (36), followed by 30 Family Child Care Homes, 18 School Age Child Care Centers, 11 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 4 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 49 children, and 81% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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