We have 196 child care providers in Ventura, CA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.

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Jamie P. says "My daughter loves Lisa and asks for her to come and play all of the time. She is always dependable and there for us when we need her. She is so nice and I...
Care Member says "She took great care of our fur babies. One of the pups got hurt that day, so we took her to the emergency in the morning. I didn't have time to explain...
Care Member says "Shawna is experienced working with babies and was a pleasure to work with. Our baby son loved her too!"
Heather B. says "Lorelen babysat my daughter regularly for two years, and I can wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of a dependable, thoughtful, and caring...
Kristen D. says "April was my first babysitter I used on Care.com for my 10 month old. Her personality instantly made me be confident in leaving our son in her hands for...
Kelsey B. says "Cali is the best nanny we've had. Our kids ADORE her and we feel so blessed to have found her. She is so flexible and makes our busy lives more...
Mayra B. says "Doris is amazing. Always punctual. Very helpful with our girls. Would drop off our oldest to school and pick her up. Help with homework. Go on walks to the...
Chanh N. says "Young and energetic caregiver. Hired her to watch and play with my boys for an afternoon. She did that plus fed them and put together a complex toy all...
Melissa M. says "Karen watched my 14 month old son and was wonderful. She was responsive, punctual, and provided great care to my little guy. I have nothing but positive...
Melissa B. says "Tania was a great help for me and my two kids. She helped me with taking my daughter to soccer and dance and taking care of my baby as well. I was on...
Natasha V. says "Zoe was really nice! We appreciate her watching our daughter. She was very responsive and made us feel comfortable leaving our daughter for a few hours....
Care Member says "So much fun! Great communication. Love Miss Brooke!!!"
Cynthia H. says "Britney did a great job helping me with my energetic 4 year old. She accompanied us to a home buying seminar that was open to families and kept my...
Care Member says "Trina is the absolute best! While she was hired as our son's nanny, she has taken amazing care of our whole family for the last two years. She somehow...
Care Member says "Ema is awesome! She helps with after school driving for our two kids (ages 11 and 12). They love her! Within her first week she had...
Child care centers in Ventura, CA
Care Member says "Children "R" Us has the most kind, encouraging and reassuring staff in Ventura County"
Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...
Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
Andrea G. says "I have had the privilege of being able to drop off my boys as young as four months old and know that they are loved, safe and in an environment that they...
Heather G says "My kiddo loves Children's Haven! The staff are amazing and are dedicated."
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195 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.36/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Child Care Providers in Ventura, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 122 reviews of the 196 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $23.36 per hour as of January 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 175 child care providers near you in Ventura, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Ventura, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Ventura, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Ventura, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Ventura, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.