Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Camarillo

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

21 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

95% 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).

Camarillo has 21 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

95% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Camarillo

Cdr - Rancho Campana Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

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

Coastal Children's Center Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Gan Camarillo Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

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

Kindercare Learning Center Cam

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 112 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Las Posas Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 25 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Mount Cross Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 57 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Nexus Garden Preschool Aka Calvary Nexus

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Camarillo

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

Overton-whittler Fcc Aka Joni's Tots

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Camarillo

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

Pacific Camps

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 93 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Peace Preschool and Child Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

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

Pleasant Valley Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 63 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Pleasant Valley School District

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Camarillo Progressive Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Carousel Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Good Shepherd Lutheran Early Childhood Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Seven C's

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

St Columba's Children's Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

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

Shining Stars Preschool & Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Cornerstone Christian Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 88 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Carden Kids Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Camarillo

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Camarillo?

Camarillo has 21 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Camarillo?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Ventura County is about $1,160 at a center and $1,012 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.