Questions worth asking
2Inspections
Apr 23, 2025Latest
1Concern
0Higher
Childcare inspection records in Ventura County, California
- Childcare
providers - 547
- Official
inspections - 2,031
- Concerns
- 766
- Last
checked - Jul 17, 2026
Ventura County overview
- Reports with concerns
- 21%
- Facilities with repeated topics
- 6%
Common topics:
- Staff training151
- Supervision119
- Sleep safety95
Childcare access in Ventura County, California
A local view of children under 5 and childcare records
- Children under 5
- 44,164
Margin of error
This Census estimate has a 90% margin of error of ±97.
- Daycare providers
- 502
What's included
Active records after the known source-specific exclusions described below.
- Providers per 1,000 children
- 11.4
Margin of error
The estimated range is 11.3–11.4 providers per 1,000 children.
Parents in the workforce
About 71.1% of children under 6 in this area live with parent(s) who are all working or actively looking for work. This provides context for childcare needs, but it does not show how many families use or are looking for paid childcare.
Margin of error
The estimate has a 90% margin of error of ±2.9 percentage points.
County trend
Comparing the 2015–2019 and 2020–2024 Census survey periods, the estimated number of children under 5 in this county decreased by 12.6%.
90% margin of error: ±0.3 percentage points.
Sources and how to read this
Population estimates: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Census margins and ranges shown here use 90% confidence.
Earlier county comparison: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Provider count: DaycareFacts saved provider snapshot, dated August 6, 2026.
Provider counts exclude California records identified as school-age-only.
These measures describe the records and population estimates available for this area. They do not measure provider quality, openings, affordability, or whether care meets a particular family's needs.