Hayden Child Care Center (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 84 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hayden Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hayden Child Care Center
Nursery	31
Pre-K	44
Kind	9

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1967

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

84 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

86%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Brown jumper with white blouse for girls; khaki pants with white shirt for boys

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

10%

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sister Mary Aloysius, OCD

School Notes

Hayden Child Care Center's Mission - Educating for Life with the Mind and Heart of Christ.

Hayden Child Care Center of Santa Teresita, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, uses a structured program with high early learning expectations to "educate for Life with the mind and heart of Christ!" With a fun and challenging curriculum, we help our students become disciples of Jesus Christ, active learners, and community builders.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hayden Child Care Center often compared to?

Hayden Child Care Center is often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Catholic High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Hayden Child Care Center?

The acceptance rate of Hayden Child Care Center is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Hayden Child Care Center's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What is Hayden Child Care Center's ranking?

Hayden Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Hayden Child Care Center?

The application deadline for Hayden Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,263 for elementary schools and $23,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).