Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Giant Steps Childrens Center
About the School
- Located in North Long Beach, CA, Giant Steps Childrens Center is a nonsectarian early learning program serving 40 students in grades PK through K within a large city community.
- Founded in 2003, the California preschool offers a co–ed environment with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 40:1.
- The student body is 89% students of color, reflecting the demographic diversity of the Long Beach area.
- As a city–based day care and early childhood center, Giant Steps provides programs primarily for preschool and kindergarten–age children.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Giant Steps Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Giant Steps Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Giant Steps Childrens Center located?
Giant Steps Childrens Center is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in North Long Beach.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Giant Steps Childrens Center is Gethsemane Baptist Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of The Rosary School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creative Day Preschool & Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
8740 Ramona St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 634-7527
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
14813 S. Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 383-5660
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
15548 Santa Ana Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
6095 Orange Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 422-4206
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
9626 Park St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
6095 Orange Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 422-4206
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Special Education School
9625 Van Ruiten St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 904-3571
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
1022 E Market St
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 481-5738
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-boys (Catholic)
13640 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
7851 Gardendale Street
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
14813 S. Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 383-5660
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
15548 Santa Ana Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
6095 Orange Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 422-4206
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
9626 Park St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
3601 Saint Pancratius Pl
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
8740 Ramona St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 634-7527
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
6095 Orange Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 422-4206
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
9626 Park St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
13500 Paramount Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 630-0400
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Pentecostal
16400 Woodruff Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-8594
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6822 Paramount Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 630-6200
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 630-6200
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Major Lynn Mokler
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8571 East Flower St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alondra Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15324 California Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Jefferson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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