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Best Daycares in Ventura

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

99 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

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 offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 99 licensed facilities, including 7 Child Care Centers and 6 Family Child Care Homes. 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, Ventura County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Angulo Fcc Aka My Little Kids Daycare, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Ventura, 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

1

Angulo Fcc Aka My Little Kids Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ventura

Capacity: 14
2

Calvillo Fcc Aka Life's Little Blessings Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ventura

Capacity: 14
3

Catalyst Kids- Juanamaria

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 84
4

Catalyst Kids- Juanamaria

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 25
5

Catalyst Kids- Mound

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 79
6

Catalyst Kids- Mound

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 24
7

Catalyst Kids- Portola

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 35
8

Catalyst Kids- Sheridan Way

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 35
9

Catalyst Kids- Sheridan Way

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 24
10

Cdr - Benita Wallick Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 40
11

Cdr Westview Head Start Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 28
12

Coastline Bible Day School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 70
13

Community Presbyterian Church Pre School

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Ventura

Capacity: 26
14

Community Presbyterian Church Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 80
15

Cruz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ventura

Capacity: 14
16

Downard Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ventura

Capacity: 14
17

Encounter Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ventura

Capacity: 152
18

First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Ventura

Capacity: 16
19

Frost Fcc Ala Little Friends Childcare&preschool

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ventura

Capacity: 14
20

Garcia Aka Manda's Monsters Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ventura

Capacity: 14
View all 99 facilities in Ventura

Frequently Asked Questions

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 6 Family Child Care Home, 4 School Age Child Care Center, 7 Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant 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. 100% 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 $1,660/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.

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