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Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
14
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$420
year first licensed
2007

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About Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind

Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind is a licensed home daycare in Thousand Oaks, California. The state has licensed it since February 16, 2007, for up to 14 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $420 to $676. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Apr 2022, with 2 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
2 to 6 years
Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
14 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8 am to 3 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 to 6 years
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
StaffFirst Aid and CPR certified; health & safety certificate
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended hours @ $7.00/hr
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity14 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind lists monthly tuition from $420 to $676. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Ventura County has a median price of $262 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 Days Per Week$420
3 Days Per Week$516
4 Days Per Week$600
5 Days Per Week$676
Annual registration fee$75
Extended hours$7 an hour
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Ventura County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$425
Home daycare$262

Toddler

Center$272
Home daycare$236

Preschool

Center$299
Home daycare$262

School age

Center$421
Home daycare$249

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family child care home
Capacity
14 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#566211292
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Summary

3 visits since Apr 2022 · Last visit Sep 10, 2026

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 6, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 10, 2026Inspection
  2. Jul 17, 2025Inspection
  3. Apr 7, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind

Is Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 16, 2007.

Does Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind care for?

14, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind cost?

Monthly tuition from $420 to $676, as it lists it.

What is Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind's phone number?

(805) 341-8468.

Where is Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind?

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).