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First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare

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Faith-based
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001

Visit website ↗(805) 653-5304Directions ↗Licensed for 16
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 7/31/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

First United Methodist Preschool & Childcare is a nonprofit community outreach serving children from six weeks to pre-kindergarten in Ventura, California. The program is designed to enhance children's self-concept, creativity, curiosity, and love of learning while promoting wholesome growth and development.

Philosophy
The 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
Religious
First United Methodist Church

Highlights

  • ✓Nonprofit community outreach of First United Methodist Church
  • ✓Serves six weeks to pre-kindergarten age groups
  • ✓Focus on positive self-concept and creative expression
  • ✓Licensed by Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing

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