California Kids Center
Daycare center in Santa Ana, CA. 2428 N. Grand Avenue #h, Santa Ana, CA 92705
About the program
California Kids Center is a licensed daycare center in Santa Ana, California, on the state register since 2014. It is licensed for 48 children and serves preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. California Kids Center does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,100 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 101238(a) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101238(a) · 101238.2(d)(2) · 101226(e)(3)(B) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(f)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I am so grateful for **The California Kids** in Santa Ana. My son has been attending for before- and after-school care, and it has truly been a blessing for our family. One of the biggest advantages has been their morning school drop-off and afternoon pick-up service, which has made our daily routine so much easier. The staff genuinely care for the children as if they were their own. They are kind, nurturing, and…
Elizabeth Melendrez · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoMy child has been attending this daycare center since they were in Kinder. They are now in middle school. The staff & owner are all amazing. They have great teachers who care and are attentive. They communicate well. The big plus for this center is that they offer school drop off and pick up. This has been such a huge help for me so that I can get to work on time and not worry about being late to pick up my kid. …
Delma Castaneda · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoDo not send your kids here unless you want non certified teachers and a daycare not up to code for safety. All teachers are always on there phones all day. Your kids aren't taught continuously and are sat in front of a TV instead of doing actual school related activities. This goes for toddlers and the after school kids. The after school kids hardly get snacks and watch TV all afternoon till they are picked up.…
N · 1/5 on Google · 2 years agoThe best place I found for my son. We are happy with all the attention and care the staff provides; they are very kind and always try to help.
Gladis Medina · 5/5 on Google · a week agoGetting there
2428 N. Grand Avenue #h, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Questions about California Kids Center
Is California Kids Center licensed?
Yes. California Kids Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304370875), with a licensed capacity of 48 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has California Kids Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 7 citations for California Kids Center, 1 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does California Kids Center take?
California Kids Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does California Kids Center cost?
California Kids Center does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
