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Best Daycares in Ventura County

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

545 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

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).

Ventura County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 545 licensed facilities, including 14 Family Child Care Homes and 4 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Ventura County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Abc Kids Preschool & Childcare, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Ventura County charge a median of $1,660 per month for infant care and $1,160 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,046 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Ventura County

1

Abc Kids Preschool & Childcare

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Fillmore

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
2

Abc Kids Preschool & Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 6 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
3

Abc Kids Preschool & Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 74 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
4

Abc Learning Preschool & Childcare

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Santa Paula

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
5

Abc Learning Preschool & Childcare, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fillmore

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
6

Abundis Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Port Hueneme

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
7

Acosta Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Paula

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
8

Adventist Education Simi Valley Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Simi Valley

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
9

Aguilera De Marquez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
10

Aguirre Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
11

Alcaraz Family Day Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
12

Almaguer Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
13

Almanza Fcc Aka Osito's Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
14

Alvarado-Diaz Fcc Aka Buenos Diaz Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
15

Alvarez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
16

Ambriz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
17

Ambriz Fcc Aka Tiny Sunshine Beams

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
18

Andrade Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
19

Angulo Fcc Aka My Little Kids Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ventura

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
20

Arechiga Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
View all 545 facilities in Ventura County

Frequently Asked Questions

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 4 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 Child Care Center, 14 Family Child Care Home. 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. 100% 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 $1,660/month for infants, $1,100/month for toddlers, and $1,160/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,046/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Ventura County

Agoura Hills
6 facilities
Camarillo
33 facilities
Fillmore
19 facilities
Moorpark
12 facilities
Newbury Park
13 facilities
Oak Park
3 facilities
Ojai
13 facilities
Oxnard
193 facilities
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