Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Oxnard

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

40 preschool-capable 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).

Oxnard has 40 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.

100% 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 Oxnard

Abc Kids Preschool & Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Alcaraz Family Day Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

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

Arias Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

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

Catalyst Kids- Fred Williams

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Catalyst Kids- Harrington

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Catalyst Kids- La Escuelita

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 98 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Catalyst Kids-rio Plaza

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Cdr - Colonia Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Cdr - Hathaway Head Start Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Cdr - Hueneme Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Cdr - Mary Crawford Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Cdr - Rio Lindo Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Cdr - Rio Plaza Head Start Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Cdr - Rio Rosales Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 46 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Cdr - Sierra Linda Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Cdr - Squires Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

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

Chica Family Day Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

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

Childtime Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 104 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

Diaz Family Day Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oxnard

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

Maof Child Care Center Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oxnard

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Oxnard?

Oxnard has 40 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 Oxnard?

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.