California Kids Centers in Santa Ana, CA, serves 15 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early learning program within a large city neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with one teacher, offering a focused setting for early childhood education.
California Kids Centers is located in the Portola Park area and enrolls a student body representing 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
This co–educational day care program operates within a city community type, providing early learning opportunities in Santa Ana.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
California Kids Centers ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for California Kids Centers?
The application deadline for California Kids Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is California Kids Centers located?
California Kids Centers is located in the Portola Park neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to California Kids Centers is The Open School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Plumfield School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
608 E Civic Center Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plumfield School
Daycare / Preschool
2112 E Santa Clara Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 68 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1010 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
Irvine Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1500 E 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Tuition listed
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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