Fullerton Child Development Center provides preschool and pre-kindergarten educational programs for children ages 2 to 6 years.
The carefully designed curriculum includes academics, music, art, science, reading, math, social skills, language development, dramatic play and large muscle development.
Children learn through play at our child care center. We offer both beginning preschool programs and kindergarten readiness programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Fullerton Child Dev. Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1907
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fullerton Child Dev. Center's ranking?
Fullerton Child Dev. Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Fullerton Child Dev. Center?
The application deadline for Fullerton Child Dev. Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Fullerton Child Dev. Center is Rosary Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman (0.2 miles away)
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Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman ![Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman Photo]( "Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman Photo")
Montessori School
2025 East Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Juliana Falconieri School ![St. Juliana Falconieri School Photo]( "St. Juliana Falconieri School Photo")
(Catholic)
1320 N Acacia Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-2829
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-2829
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Rosary Academy ![Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!]( "Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!")
All-girls (Catholic)
1340 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Temple Beth Tikvah Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1600 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-9555
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-9555
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
1661 North Raymond Avenue Suite 250
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 788-5423
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 788-5423
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rosary Academy ![Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!]( "Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!")
All-girls (Catholic)
1340 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1661 North Raymond Avenue Suite 250
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 788-5423
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 788-5423
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Open Door Christian Academy
(Christian)
1011 N Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-4299
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 563-4299
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1275 E. Broadway St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastside Christian
(Christian)
3330 E Miraloma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 253-4556
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 253-4556
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
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Location
Miles
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Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman ![Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman Photo]( "Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman Photo")
Montessori School
2025 East Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Juliana Falconieri School ![St. Juliana Falconieri School Photo]( "St. Juliana Falconieri School Photo")
(Catholic)
1320 N Acacia Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-2829
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-2829
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1661 North Raymond Avenue Suite 250
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 788-5423
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 788-5423
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Child Care Center
Montessori School
1108 N Acacia St
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 635-8787
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 635-8787
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students
St. Joseph Elementary School ![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School is currently offering tours and is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Class size is limited to 18 daily in preschool, 20 students in transitional kindergarten, and 25 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. For additional information please contact us at 714-528-1794.]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School is currently offering tours and is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Class size is limited to 18 daily in preschool, 20 students in transitional kindergarten, and 25 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. For additional information please contact us at 714-528-1794.")
(Catholic)
801 N Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1794
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1794
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman ![Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman Photo]( "Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman Photo")
Montessori School
2025 East Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Temple Beth Tikvah Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1600 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-9555
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-9555
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Montessori Child Care Center
Montessori School
1108 N Acacia St
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 635-8787
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 635-8787
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students
St. Joseph Elementary School ![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School is currently offering tours and is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Class size is limited to 18 daily in preschool, 20 students in transitional kindergarten, and 25 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. For additional information please contact us at 714-528-1794.]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School is currently offering tours and is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Class size is limited to 18 daily in preschool, 20 students in transitional kindergarten, and 25 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. For additional information please contact us at 714-528-1794.")
(Catholic)
801 N Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1794
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1794
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
201 E Madison Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-2780
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-2780
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Ladera Vista Junior High School Of The Arts
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Wilshire Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7765
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7765
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 820 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Commonwealth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 East Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7705
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7705
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 North Acacia Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 North Raymond Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7740
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7740
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
La Sierra High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 North State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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