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56 Daycare Centers in Ventura, California

Browse all 56 daycare centers in Ventura, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ventura

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    426 S. Mills Rd., Ventura, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 70 children

    Parents consistently praise Coastline Bible Day School for its warm, family-focused environment and exceptional staff who genuinely care for children. The facility offers extensive learning opportunities, secure safety protocols, and excellent communication with families. Multiple long-term families report deep satisfaction and recommend the school highly.

    Loving and caring staffstrong parent communication with daily photos and weekly updateslarge outdoor play areaextensive learning facilities (science lab
  2. 2

    1045 S. Saticoy Ave., Ventura, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

    Parents consistently praise Children R Us for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and smooth transitions for new students. Children show significant improvements in speech, social skills, confidence, and independence, with staff described as attentive, genuine, and going above and beyond. Multiple parents report their children are eager to attend daily and recommend the center highly.

    Academic advancementcaring and attentive staffsmooth transition processindividual attention to struggling areas
  3. 3

    1110 Petit Ave., Ventura, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

    Ventura Children's Learning Center receives universal 5-star reviews praising the caring, professional staff, strong communication through apps like ClassDojo and Tadpoles, and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the genuine care of teachers, particularly leadership from Victoria, and note their children's social and academic growth. Families express deep satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, age-appropriate curriculum, and inclusive communi

  4. 4

    1555 Poli Street, Ventura, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 105 children

    Community Presbyterian Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming and loving atmosphere of the facility and church community. Parents appreciate the church's commitment to community outreach, social justice, and faith-based values. The facility itself is noted for its beautiful architecture, peaceful courtyard, and well-maintained grounds.

    welcoming and caring staffcommunity involvement and outreachfaith-based educationbeautiful architecture and facilities
  5. 5

    1555 Poli Street, Ventura, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 14 children

    Community Presbyterian Church Pre School is a religious facility in Ventura with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming, loving community atmosphere and the church's commitment to social justice and community outreach. The facility is noted for its beautiful architecture, peaceful grounds, and comprehensive youth programs from Pre-K to high school.

    welcoming and loving environmentstrong community involvement and outreachbeautiful architecture and groundsgenuine pastor and staff
  6. 6

    1690 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    The Little Tree Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the quality of teaching staff, play-based learning approach, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently note that while tuition is higher than comparable preschools, the exceptional educational environment and teacher engagement justify the cost.

    Highly qualified teaching staff with degrees in early childhood educationextensive outdoor play areas with diverse equipmentplay-based learning philosophyteacher interaction and personal attention
  7. 7

    1338 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

    Parents praise First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care for its welcoming and friendly environment. Reviews highlight the quality of staff, nice grounds, and variety of activities available. The facility appears to foster a positive community atmosphere.

    Friendly staffwelcoming communitynice groundslots of activities
  8. 8

    1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare in Ventura receives consistently high ratings from reviewers. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and nice facilities with diverse activities. The facility appears to foster a positive community environment.

    Friendly and welcoming staffnice groundsvariety of activitiesbeautiful facility
  9. 9
    Tlc Preschool
    4.4 score
    4.6(10)

    196 No. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    TLC Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by director Melanie. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, developing kindness and social skills. One negative review cited poor management, inadequate teaching, and an unwelcoming director experience.

    Warmcaringand enthusiastic teachersstrong director leadership
  10. 10

    501 College Dr., Ventura, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    VUSD - First Steps Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise staff members like Juana Martinez and Bill Wood for their helpfulness and care, while negative reviews cite issues with specific staff members, communication problems, administrative delays, and concerns about child treatment and preparation.

    Helpful and caring staffattentive to parent needscourteous serviceresponsive staff members

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ventura based on parent reviews

Coastline Bible Day School

4.8(20)

426 S. Mills Rd., Ventura, CA

Parents consistently praise Coastline Bible Day School for its warm, family-focused environment and exceptional staff who genuinely care for children. The facility offers extensive learning opportunities, secure safety protocols, and excellent communication with families. Multiple long-term families report deep satisfaction and recommend the school highly.

Loving and caring staffstrong parent communication with daily photos and weekly updateslarge outdoor play area

Children R Us Child Development Center

4.7(20)

1045 S. Saticoy Ave., Ventura, CA

Parents consistently praise Children R Us for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and smooth transitions for new students. Children show significant improvements in speech, social skills, confidence, and independence, with staff described as attentive, genuine, and going above and beyond. Multiple parents report their children are eager to attend daily and recommend the center highly.

Academic advancementcaring and attentive staffsmooth transition process

Ventura Children'S Learning Center

4.7(20)

1110 Petit Ave., Ventura, CA

Ventura Children's Learning Center receives universal 5-star reviews praising the caring, professional staff, strong communication through apps like ClassDojo and Tadpoles, and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the genuine care of teachers, particularly leadership from Victoria, and note their children's social and academic growth. Families express deep satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, age-appropriate curriculum, and inclusive communi

Community Presbyterian Church Preschool

4.7(18)

1555 Poli Street, Ventura, CA

Community Presbyterian Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming and loving atmosphere of the facility and church community. Parents appreciate the church's commitment to community outreach, social justice, and faith-based values. The facility itself is noted for its beautiful architecture, peaceful courtyard, and well-maintained grounds.

welcoming and caring staffcommunity involvement and outreachfaith-based education

Community Presbyterian Church Pre School

4.7(18)

1555 Poli Street, Ventura, CA

Community Presbyterian Church Pre School is a religious facility in Ventura with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming, loving community atmosphere and the church's commitment to social justice and community outreach. The facility is noted for its beautiful architecture, peaceful grounds, and comprehensive youth programs from Pre-K to high school.

welcoming and loving environmentstrong community involvement and outreachbeautiful architecture and grounds

The Little Tree Preschool

5(5)

1690 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA

The Little Tree Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the quality of teaching staff, play-based learning approach, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently note that while tuition is higher than comparable preschools, the exceptional educational environment and teacher engagement justify the cost.

Highly qualified teaching staff with degrees in early childhood educationextensive outdoor play areas with diverse equipmentplay-based learning philosophy

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Daycare Centers in Ventura, California

There are 56 daycare centers in Ventura, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Ventura, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Ventura

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Encounter Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
6950 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 644-7607
The Children'S Haven School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
38 Teloma Dr., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 644-7722
Children'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7620 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 647-3798
The Little Tree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The Little Tree Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the quality of teaching staff, play-based learning approach, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently note that while tuition is higher than comparable preschools, the exceptional educational environment and teacher engagement justify the cost.

Highly qualified teaching staff with degrees in early childhood educationextensive outdoor play areas with diverse equipmentplay-based learning philosophy
Address
1690 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 340-6045
Sonshine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8180 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 647-0242
Ventura College Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 289-6030
Ventura Missionary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
500 High Point Drive, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 644-9515
Coastline Bible Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Coastline Bible Day School for its warm, family-focused environment and exceptional staff who genuinely care for children. The facility offers extensive learning opportunities, secure safety protocols, and excellent communication with families. Multiple long-term families report deep satisfaction and recommend the school highly.

Loving and caring staffstrong parent communication with daily photos and weekly updateslarge outdoor play area
Address
426 S. Mills Rd., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 642-1562
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care for its welcoming and friendly environment. Reviews highlight the quality of staff, nice grounds, and variety of activities available. The facility appears to foster a positive community atmosphere.

Friendly staffwelcoming communitynice grounds
Address
1338 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 653-5304
First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare in Ventura receives consistently high ratings from reviewers. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and nice facilities with diverse activities. The facility appears to foster a positive community environment.

Friendly and welcoming staffnice groundsvariety of activities
Address
1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 653-5304
Children R Us Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Children R Us for exceptional academic growth, caring staff, and smooth transitions for new students. Children show significant improvements in speech, social skills, confidence, and independence, with staff described as attentive, genuine, and going above and beyond. Multiple parents report their children are eager to attend daily and recommend the center highly.

Academic advancementcaring and attentive staffsmooth transition process
Address
1045 S. Saticoy Ave., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 312-2003
Community Presbyterian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Community Presbyterian Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming and loving atmosphere of the facility and church community. Parents appreciate the church's commitment to community outreach, social justice, and faith-based values. The facility itself is noted for its beautiful architecture, peaceful courtyard, and well-maintained grounds.

welcoming and caring staffcommunity involvement and outreachfaith-based education
Address
1555 Poli Street, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 648-6555
Community Presbyterian Church Pre School
Church Daycare
4.7

Community Presbyterian Church Pre School is a religious facility in Ventura with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming, loving community atmosphere and the church's commitment to social justice and community outreach. The facility is noted for its beautiful architecture, peaceful grounds, and comprehensive youth programs from Pre-K to high school.

welcoming and loving environmentstrong community involvement and outreachbeautiful architecture and grounds
Address
1555 Poli Street, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 648-6555
Ventura Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Ventura Children's Learning Center receives universal 5-star reviews praising the caring, professional staff, strong communication through apps like ClassDojo and Tadpoles, and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the genuine care of teachers, particularly leadership from Victoria, and note their children's social and academic growth. Families express deep satisfaction with the facility's cleanliness, age-appropriate curriculum, and inclusive communi

Address
1110 Petit Ave., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 672-0300
Tlc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

TLC Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by director Melanie. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, developing kindness and social skills. One negative review cited poor management, inadequate teaching, and an unwelcoming director experience.

Warmcaringand enthusiastic teachers
Address
196 No. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 644-7099
Vusd - First Steps Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

VUSD - First Steps Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise staff members like Juana Martinez and Bill Wood for their helpfulness and care, while negative reviews cite issues with specific staff members, communication problems, administrative delays, and concerns about child treatment and preparation.

Helpful and caring staffattentive to parent needscourteous service
Address
501 College Dr., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 289-7950
Three Angels Pre-School And Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Three Angels Pre-School has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and educational support over multi-year enrollments. Negative reviews report harsh discipline, humiliation of children, unprofessional management, and inadequate facility cleanliness.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsgenuine care for children
Address
6300 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 639-0363
Three Angels Preschool And Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Three Angels Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's genuine care, individual attention to children's needs, and long-term satisfaction. Negative reviewers report concerns about staff conduct, child discipline practices, and facility cleanliness.

Staff genuinely care for childrenindividual attention to each child's needs and developmentexperienced teachers who know children well
Address
6300 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 639-0363
Cdr - Benita Wallick Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
2717 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 648-3083
Golden West Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
1239 E. Main St., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 648-1437
Little Scholars Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Scholars Montessori in Ventura receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All five recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the staff, academic quality, safety measures, cleanliness, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for at the facility.

Wonderful and welcoming staffstrong academic teachingpersonal connections with children
Address
6868 Capri Ave., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 676-1488
Cdc - Mound Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
455 South Hill Road, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 650-8791
Easter Seals Ventura Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools

Easter Seals Ventura CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the center's safe environment, individualized child development, and flexibility with scheduling. One parent reported a safety concern involving a child injury.

Excellent teacher-staff engagementstrong parent communicationindividualized child development
Address
10730 Henderson Road, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 647-1141
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Ventura receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily app updates and live video streaming, strong developmental progress, and comprehensive services including meals and diapers. Families report feeling confident and relieved leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong staff-child relationshipsdaily app updates with photos
Address
261 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 652-0917
Las Posas Children'S Center - Montalvo
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2050 Grand Ave., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 658-6708
Las Posas Children'S Center @ Citrus Glen
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9655 Darling Rd., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 647-3631
Las Posas Children'S Center @ Pierpont Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1254 Martha'S Vineyard Court, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 648-2867
My Gym Ventura At Saticoy Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools

My Gym Ventura receives consistently positive feedback from parents of toddlers and young children. Parents praise the patient, friendly staff, clean facilities, engaging gymnastics classes, and positive impact on their children's confidence and social development. The program is described as well-organized, affordable, and a highlight of families' weekly routines.

Patient and encouraging coachesclean and organized facilitypositive environment
Address
760 Jazmin Avenue, Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 620-8425
Pacific Camps Ventura
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
426 S. Mills Rd., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 445-9469
City Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
346 N. Kimball Rd., Ventura, CA
Phone
(805) 647-2718

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Frequently asked questions

There are 56 all daycares in Ventura, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Ventura, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Ventura offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 48 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Ventura for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ventura must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.