Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Oxnard. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Oxnard. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Oxnard. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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El Centrito Little Dolphins Preschool is a California-licensed, CCLD-approved toddler program on Olds Road East in Oxnard, serving ages 2–3. Founded in 1992, this nonprofit center brings over three decades of culturally competent bilingual education to Oxnard's Latino community, with partnerships including recognition from California Lutheran University's Center for Nonprofit Leadership. The program prioritizes parent engagement and kindergarten-readiness skills, with capacity for 24 children under license #566214082. Limited public information online makes enrollment details and hours difficult to verify, and the small capacity means waitlists are likely — prospective families should contact the center directly to confirm current availability.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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