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Ventura College Children's Center

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

4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003

Visit website ↗(805) 289-6030Directions ↗Licensed for 95
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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: 9/24/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

The Orfalea Child Development Center at Ventura College offers toddler and preschool programs for children ages 2 years through pre-K, emphasizing active, hands-on learning. The center serves VC student, faculty and staff families as well as nearby community families, and functions as a laboratory for college students studying Child Development.

Philosophy
Active, hands-on learning with emphasis on STEM, nurturing the whole child, social-emotional approach, and developing children's sense of wonder through observation of connections and discoveries.
Ages served
2 years through pre-K (toddler and preschool programs)

Programs

  • •Toddler program
  • •Preschool program
  • •STEM-focused activities

Highlights

  • ✓Low ratios
  • ✓STEM-focused curriculum
  • ✓Affordable care
  • ✓Award-winning center

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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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