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Sonshine Preschool

8180 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA 930045.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$322
year first licensed
1995
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About Sonshine Preschool

Sonshine Preschool is a licensed child care center in Ventura, California. The state has licensed it since October 14, 1995, for up to 70 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $322 to $845.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since May 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 8 am to 2 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Orchard Community Church)
Staff-to-child ratioPreschool program 1:10; Two-year-old program 1:5
Daily lifeExtended care: Early Birds 8-9am; Stay & Play 12-2pm
MoreFounded 1983
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sonshine Preschool lists monthly tuition from $322 to $845. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ventura County has a median price of $425 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Mon - Fri Class, 9 am - 1 pm$845
Mon - Fri Class, 9 am - 12 pm$669
Mon/Wed/Fri Class, 9 am - 1 pm$508
Mon/Wed/Fri Class, 9 am - 12 pm$406
Tues/Thurs Class, 9 am - 1 pm$396
Tues/Thurs Class, 9 am - 12 pm$322
Preschool returning student registration fee$105
Two-year-old program registration fee$120
Stay & Play, 12 pm - 2 pm$10 an hour
6 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 Sonshine Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Sonshine Preschool since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
70 children
First licensed
1995
License number
#561702583
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Summary

4 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Nov 19, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Nov 19, 2025Inspection
  2. Mar 1, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Mar 1, 2023Visit
  4. May 26, 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 Sonshine Preschool

Is Sonshine Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 14, 1995.

Does Sonshine Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Sonshine Preschool since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Sonshine Preschool care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sonshine Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sonshine Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $322 to $845, as it lists it.

What is Sonshine Preschool's phone number?

(805) 647-0242.

Where is Sonshine Preschool?

8180 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA 93004. The nearest other daycare we list is Las Posas Children's Center @ Serra Elementary, 0.5 miles away.

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