Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South Coast KinderCare
About the School
- Our staff is more like a family here.
- Ms Elena, our Healh and Safety Coordinator, has been here for over 25 years, while our Director Lynn and Assistant Director Candice, both celebrated their 20 year anniversaries.
- Eight of our current staff have had their children grow up while attending our center.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Kindergarten is larger with 15 students, compared with 5 in Pre-K.
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to South Coast KinderCare, we are conveniently located on the border of Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, just down the street from South Coast Plaza and the 405 freeway. We are excited to introduce you and your family to our family of teachers. We hope you will will enjoy many years with us as we watch your child grow and learn.
- Parents are provided with a code for the keypad entry for safety of our children. Each age group enjoys their own playground that is age specific and conducive to the growth of each age groups large motor skills.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- NACCRRA, CalWorks, Children's Home Society and Orange County Department of Education - Refer Parents to: http://www.ocgov.com/childcare/financial.asp for information on how to enroll
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Coast KinderCare?
The application deadline for South Coast KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Coast KinderCare located?
South Coast KinderCare is located in the South Coast Metro neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to South Coast KinderCare is Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-High school (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 553 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1021 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-5060
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
758 Saint Clair St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-1775
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 53
Catholic
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-1175
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Alternative School
20371 Irvine Ave Bldg A Ste 170
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 252-9275
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 553 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1021 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-5060
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
3025 Deodar Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-3803
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 553 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1021 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-5060
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
758 Saint Clair St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-1775
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Greenville Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
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3600 South Raitt St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 558-3400
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Segerstrom High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 West Macarthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 241-5000
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2450 West Alton
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 430-5800
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Killybrooke Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3155 Killybrooke Ln.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7945
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7945
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Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Mcfadden Institute Of Technology
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 South Raitt
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 435-3700
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 435-3700
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,074 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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