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Young children playing in outdoor daycare nurturing Ventura setting

where Ventura kids
learn, explore,
and grow.

Preschool with Play-Based Learning Emphasis
18 months - 5 years

Open Monday- Friday · 7:00am - 5:45pm

Rooted in care, structure, and real connection

At Kiddie College, each child is supported as an individual through meaningful relationships, hands-on learning, and a thoughtfully designed environment that builds confidence and independence.

Located in East Ventura and created with working families in mind, we offer care that fits real life while nurturing every stage of early development.

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where curiosity grows wild

Why Families Choose

Kiddie College

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Small ratios,
Real relationships

With intentionally low teacher-to-child ratios and small class sizes, every child is known, supported, and guided throughout their day.

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Strong parent communication 

You’re never left wondering how your child’s day went

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An environment that feels different

Clean, calm classrooms. Engaged teachers. A space where children, and families,
feel genuinely cared for.

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Consistency &
routine 

A predictable routine children can rely on

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Play with purpose

Children learn by doing. Through hands-on exploration, they build social, emotional, and early academic skills in ways that actually stick.

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Confidence & independence

We help children become confident and capable

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18 months – 3 years

toddler program

A gentle, supported introduction to school. Children build language, routines, and early social skills through guided exploration and nurturing care.

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Highlights of our Toddler Program:

  • 1:4 Teacher-to-Child Ratio

  • Small class sizes (12 students)

  • Calm, Sensory-Rich Classrooms

  • Gentle Guidance for Early Social Skills

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preschool  program

3 – 5 years

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Where confidence and readiness take shape. Children develop early academic skills, independence, and social confidence through structured, play-based learning.
 

Highlights of our Preschool Program:

  • 1:8 Teacher-to-Child Ratio

  • Small class sizes (14 students)

  • Hands-on learning across literacy, math, and science

  • Balanced daily rhythm

What Every Day

includes

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SNACKS

Healthy, well balanced snacks provided in am and pm

2 hours

Daily outdoor play and movement

CLEAN SCHOOL

Professionally cleaned, well-maintained classrooms

PARENT COMMUNICATION

Ongoing parent communication through our app

the hearts & minds behind

Kiddie College

As a mom and Ventura local, I saw how difficult it was to find childcare that felt calm, thoughtful, and truly aligned with what families want for their children.
 

Kiddie College was created to offer something different:
more outdoor time, fewer screens, and classrooms where children are treated with genuine respect.
 

When children feel safe, seen, and supported, they grow in every way that matters.

Founder + director

-Marisa Dodd

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More than a school,

we’re A community

Families here value connection, thoughtful education, and an environment where children are encouraged to be curious, kind, and confident.
 

Throughout the year, shared experiences and events bring families together, creating a true sense of community.

Enrollment is limited to maintain low ratios, and availability is often scheduled in advance.

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follow our journey

Kiddie College has been an absolutely wonderful place for our family. We feel incredibly grateful that our daughter began her daycare journey here—the love, care, and support she receives truly go above and beyond anything we expected.
 

We were nervous at first because our daughter didn’t like indoor spaces outside of home, and English isn’t her first language. During her first few days at daycare, she had a hard time adjusting and cried intensely. Her classroom teachers along with Director Marisa, showed incredible patience and care—offering constant reassurance, hugs, and encouragement to help her feel safe and understood. They even adopted her way of referring to her comfort blanket and made genuine efforts to understand her language. Now she happily goes to daycare and often talks about her teachers and friends at home.
 

There’s a really warm, loving atmosphere throughout Kiddie College. The teachers are friendly, energetic, and welcoming, and the classrooms are thoughtfully decorated with adorable artwork featuring each child (so cute!). The 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio in the toddler class is a huge plus—you can tell the kids get a lot of individual attention. There are so many other things to love too, from the communication and photo updates to the fun daily activities.
 

Thank you to everyone at Kiddie College! You’ve created such a loving and special environment!

-SHUAI

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