How many licensed daycares are in Ventura County?

There are 545 licensed daycare facilities in Ventura County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Ventura County?

Ventura County has 267 Family Child Care Home, 172 Child Care Center, 44 School Age Child Care Center, 40 Child Care - Infant Center, 22 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Ventura County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 90% of facilities in Ventura County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Ventura County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Ventura County 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 County

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545 facilities

16 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Ventura County

2022 median

$1,839

/ month

infant

$1,177

/ month

toddler

$1,295

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $761/month).

545 facilities

16 cities

90% clean

38 avg cap.

Top Cities

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

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

✅ Strong compliance record

90% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

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

About This County

Daycares in Ventura County

Ventura County is home to 545 licensed daycare facilities across 16 cities, making it a mid-sized daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Oxnard (193), followed by Ventura (99) and Simi Valley (65).

Across the county, an impressive 90% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 38 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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