ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool)
Daycare center in Ventura, CA. 6950 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA 93003
About the program
ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) is a licensed daycare center in Ventura, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 152 children and serves preschool ages.
Encounter Preschool is a faith-based program in Ventura, California, offering morning and full-day care options for toddlers and preschoolers.
The program follows a faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $802 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What parents say
Incredible preschool. The teachers care, the admin cares, the kids are happy and feel loved. We have been here 3 years and love the place! Thank you BFC! You rock!
Loa Arnoth · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoThe most wonderful, loving, caring, educational preschool there could be. Everything about this place is amazing; the teachers, the office staff, the playgrounds, the learning activities, the parental engagement... everything!
Marcela Weatherford · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoMy son recently completed a year at Encounter Preschool, specifically in the Sparrows class with Miss Terry and Miss Christine. I can't say enough good things about Encoutner. Everyone from the teachers to the office staff were amazing. They were warm and welcoming, loving and caring. Exactly what you want from a preschool. This is, of course, a Christian preschool, but my husband and I are not religious. I think…
Ali Kenis · 5/5 on Google · a month agoGetting there
6950 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA 93003
Questions about ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool)
Is ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) licensed?
Yes. ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 561700027), with a licensed capacity of 152 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool), across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 0. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) take?
ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) cost?
ENCOUNTER Preschool (formerly BFC Preschool) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
