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Carden Kids Academy

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

One University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012

Visit website ↗(805) 482-6386Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/28/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Carden Kids Academy Preschool is located on the California State University Channel Islands campus and provides high-quality early childhood education in a safe environment. The academy is NAEYC accredited, open year-round from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and maintains lower child-to-teacher ratios than state requirements.

Philosophy
Carden Kids Academy Preschool encourages children to unfold and develop their own personalities in an atmosphere of understanding and stimulating guidance.
Hours
7:00 am to 6:00 pm, year-round
Outdoor
Secure, closed campus
Meals
Nutritious morning and afternoon snacks

Programs

  • •Potty training
  • •Parent group activities including special educational visits (raptors, sea creatures, snow)
  • •Parent's Night Out
  • •Children's Movie Night with pizza and popcorn

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC Accredited
  • ✓Lower child-to-teacher ratios than state requirements
  • ✓Year-round operation
  • ✓Located on CSU Channel Islands campus

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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