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Daycares in Santa Ana, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

6010 - Tutor Time of Santa Ana

We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough....

- Nicole P.

CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

They are such a great daycare center! A lot of the ppl working here are family members and they’ve been here for 10 + years. I’ve brought...

- Cynthia D.

Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

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6010 - Tutor Time of Santa Ana's Photo

6010 - Tutor Time of Santa Ana

2709 N BRISTOL ST STE E-1 SANTA ANA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....

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:...

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Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
California Kid's Centers offers a variety of child care programs. We offer a Developmental Preschool Program with lots of hands-on activities as well as letter and number recognition, and phonics. We try to give children a balance of inside activities and outside play. We believe that "fun and learning go hand in hand"! Our...

Cynthia D. says "They are such a great daycare center! A lot of the ppl working here are family members and they’ve been here for 10 + years. I’ve brought each of my kids...

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Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana

1345 N GRAND AVE SANTA ANA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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LOVE 2 LEARN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

1200 W 17th St SANTA ANA, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Kindergarten
+ 3 more
WE ARE A COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND AN AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN IN THE SAME LOCATION FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR CURRICULUM, STAFF THAT HAS BEEN WITH US LONG TERM AND THE PARENTS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE TRUSTED US OVER MANY GENERATIONS. FEES INCLUDE ALL MELAS AND SNACKS. WE HAVE CLOSED CIRCUIT CAMERAS...

Care Member says "Very clean place and teachers are very nice too. "

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Catalina's Child Daycare

2501 N. Poplar St. Santa Ana, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Located in the beautiful and safe community of Casa De Santiago!! We are located in the perfect location where hardly any cars pass by! We have a clean, child safe, very well maintained home with spacious room and TONS of toys! We do daily learning activities (counting, ABC's, reading, etc.) and other fun activities such as arts...

Robyn S. says "Catalina was absolutely amazing. My children would still be with her if we didn't move out of the area. My child was with her from 6 months to 2 years. He...

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24/7 Toyland Heaven Daycare

413 W. Curie Santa Ana, CA

5.0(3)
Toyland Heaven is NOT your traditional home Daycare. We understand the difficulties of balancing the demands of work, life and child care. That's why Toyland Heaven Daycare is very dedicated to also helping parents with non-traditional schedules. If you need child care during the nights, weekends, or early mornings, we are here...

Kimberly C says "I love Toyland Daycare and so does my son Phoenix! I've been using them for over a year now and they maintain such a professional, clean, fun and warm...

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Walker's Family Home Daycare

3206 S. Salta Str. Santa Ana, CA

5.0(4)
We specialize in infants, toddlers, elementary, and middle school ages. We are a licensed home plus CPR and First Aid certified. Lots of passion and care for children. We Provide: Hot Homemade Meals Potty Training Healthy Snacks with lots of tender loving care Play Area with Safe Fenced Yard Birthday...

Amber K. says "The Walker Family Home daycare is a great loving environment that provides healthy home cooked meals and plenty of tender loving care. They are super...

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Rosa's Family Childcare

1913 Westwood Ave Santa Ana, CA

State license verified

1 year waiting list for infants. Government assistance welcome. This is a family childcare home. I am CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, Health and Safety Certified, TB Tested, LiveScan (Which means that I got fingerprinted and ran a background check on me), my home was inspected by a social worker from the state of California...
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Valerie Ousley's Family Daycare/preschool

2705 Dayna Street Santa Ana, CA

Thank you for your interest in my childcare program! I believe that all children are special and unique. It is my goal to provide children with a safe environment that nurtures self-esteem and security. I provide a daycare program that promotes learning through hands on play and discovery. I encourage parents to discuss...
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Tutor Time

2709 N Bristol St e1 Santa Ana, CA

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....
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Soccer Shots

540 N. Golden Circle Dr. Suite 303 Santa Ana, CA

Soccer Shots is the leading intro to soccer program for children ages 2-8. We teach skills and character building using fun, imaginative games with a non competitive platform.
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Childtime of Santa Ana

13881 North Prospect Avenue Santa Ana, CA

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
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Guarded Hearts Child Care Center

612 N Lacy St Santa Ana, CA

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Child care
+ 1 more
We are a full day child care center, serving 2 to 5-year-olds. We are passionate about early education and the development of young minds. We are a boutique, relationship-focused center that will serve a maximum of only 18 children. Our mission is to provide a challenging and nurturing curriculum that is inspired by the...
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0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana (dup)

13881 PROSPECT AVE SANTA ANA, CA

State license verified

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Irvine Hebrew Day School

1500 E 17TH ST SANTA ANA, CA

The mission of Irvine Hebrew Day School is to cultivate active and creative minds, foster a community of joyful learning, create compassionate and respectful citizens and nurture a thoughtful, spiritual and personal relationship with Jewish life, Torah learning and the state of Israel.
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Little Birds Family Day Care

937 W Alton Ave Santa Ana, CA

We are Little Birds Family Child Care. We Believe that we have planned a program for your child of the highest quality, offering a wide variety of stimulating learning experiences. We value your child and we are committed to offering a program that allows your child the opportunity to develop to his/her potential. Part-time...
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Catalyst Kids - Red Hill

11911 REDHILL AVE SANTA ANA, CA

State license verified

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Catalyst Kids - Guin Foss

18492 VANDERLIP AVE SANTA ANA, CA

State license verified

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Catalyst Kids - Figueroa

521 N FIGUEROA ST SANTA ANA, CA

State license verified

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Catalyst Kids - Tustin Memorial

12712 BROWNING AVE SANTA ANA, CA

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Santa Ana, CA

Daycare centers near you in Santa Ana, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Santa Ana, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Santa Ana, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Santa Ana, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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