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La Petite Academy

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

261 West Stanley, Ventura, CA 93001

Visit website ↗(805) 652-0917Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
3/18/2025
Total visits
9

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

La Petite Academy of Ventura is a quality educational daycare and preschool serving infants through 6-year-olds with developmentally appropriate curriculum. The school emphasizes creating a nurturing environment with highly skilled teachers and programs like Learn From the Start, STEM, and My Best Self.

Philosophy
We strive to create a fun, loving and nurturing environment for our children and families with a well-balanced education through programs like Learn From the Start, STEM, and My Best Self.
Ages served
6 Weeks - 6 Years
Hours
M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Meals
Food and diapers included in tuition

Programs

  • •Learn From the Start
  • •STEM
  • •My Best Self
  • •Infants
  • •Toddlers
  • •Twos
  • •Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Live streaming video access via SproutAbout mobile app
  • ✓Highly skilled and educated teachers with ongoing training
  • ✓Located on Ventura Unified School District property
  • ✓Food and diapers included in tuition

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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