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First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C.

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

1338 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA 93001

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
7/31/2025
Total visits
6

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

First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care Center is a nonprofit community outreach program designed to enhance children's positive self-concept, creativity, and love of learning while meeting the early childhood educational needs of the Ventura community. The program serves children from six weeks through pre-kindergarten.

Philosophy
Our program is designed to enhance each child's positive self-concept; to be accepting of others; to learn to express him or herself in many ways; to be curious, imaginative, creative, and responsible; to want to learn; to enjoy play and feel loved and secure.
Ages served
Six weeks to pre-kindergarten
Outdoor
Playground facilities available
Religious
First United Methodist Church affiliation

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