Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Thousand Oaks

Top 18 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

18 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

89% 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).

Thousand Oaks has 18 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 18 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

89% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 18 Infant Daycares in Thousand Oaks

Ascension Lutheran Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 60 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Camp Amgen

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 152 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Clark Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Cravitz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Fredrickson Family Early Childhood Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 6 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Hillcrest Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 38 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Karp Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kindercare Learning Center to

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 36 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Kissick Fcc Aka Camp Kissick

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Lequire Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Rodriguez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Thurmond Fcc Aka Luv Bugs Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Cummins Family Day Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Gallant-schiff Infant Center Temple Adat Elohim

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Glenn Family Child Care Aka Bee Kind Child Daycare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare

Good

Family Child Care Home · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Temple Etz Chaim Preschool

Poor

Child Care - Infant Center · Thousand Oaks

Capacity: 50 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Thousand Oaks?

Thousand Oaks has 18 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.

What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?

Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.

How much does infant care cost in Thousand Oaks?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Ventura County is about $1,660 at a center and $1,046 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.

What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?

Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.