48 Child Daycare & Preschools in Ventura, California
Browse all 48 child daycare & preschools 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.
- 1Coastline Bible Day School4.64 score4.8(20)
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 - 2Children R Us Child Development Center4.56 score4.7(20)
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 - 3Ventura Children'S Learning Center4.56 score4.7(20)
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
- 4Community Presbyterian Church Preschool4.55 score4.7(18)
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 - 5Community Presbyterian Church Pre School4.55 score4.7(18)
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 - 6The Little Tree Preschool4.5 score5(5)
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 - 7First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C.4.49 score4.8(8)
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 - 8First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare4.49 score4.8(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 - 9Tlc Preschool4.4 score4.6(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 - 10Vusd - First Steps Child Development Center4.2 score4.3(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
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Highest rated daycares in Ventura based on parent reviews
Children R Us Child Development Center
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.
Ventura Children'S Learning Center
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
The Little Tree Preschool
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.
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C.
1338 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA
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.
First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare
1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA
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.
Ventura College Children'S Center
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Ventura, California
There are 48 child daycare & preschools in Ventura, California, making up 86% of the 56 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Child Daycare & Preschools in Ventura
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- Address
- 38 Teloma Dr., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 644-7722
- Address
- 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 647-3798
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.
- Address
- 1690 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 340-6045
- Address
- 8180 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 647-0242
- Address
- 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 289-6030
- Address
- 500 High Point Drive, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 644-9515
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.
- Address
- 1338 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 653-5304
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.
- Address
- 1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 653-5304
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.
- Address
- 1045 S. Saticoy Ave., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 312-2003
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 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.
- Address
- 196 No. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 644-7099
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.
- Address
- 501 College Dr., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 289-7950
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.
- Address
- 6300 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 639-0363
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.
- Address
- 6300 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 639-0363
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.
- Address
- 6868 Capri Ave., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 676-1488
- Address
- 455 South Hill Road, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 650-8791
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.
- Address
- 10730 Henderson Road, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 647-1141
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.
- Address
- 261 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 652-0917
- Address
- 2050 Grand Ave., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 658-6708
- Address
- 9655 Darling Rd., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 647-3631
- Address
- 1254 Martha'S Vineyard Court, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 648-2867
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.
- Address
- 760 Jazmin Avenue, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 620-8425
- Address
- 426 S. Mills Rd., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 445-9469
- Address
- 346 N. Kimball Rd., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 647-2718
- Address
- 573 Sheridan Way, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 643-7612
- Address
- 259 West Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 667-4782
KinderCare Learning Center Ventura receives nearly unanimous praise from parents for caring, attentive staff and quality developmental programs across infant through preschool classrooms. Parents consistently report their children are happy, learning new skills daily, and forming strong bonds with teachers. One concern was raised about playground supervision and staff conduct.
- Address
- 1197 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 339-9363
- Address
- 3290 Loma Vista, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 339-9525
La Petite Academy in Ventura receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong educational approach. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily updates and live video streaming, safe environment, and children's visible progress and happiness.
- Address
- 261 West Stanley, Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 652-0917
- Address
- 1083 Scandia Ave., Ventura, CA
- Phone
- (805) 918-7271
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
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