NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa
Daycare center in Santa Ana, CA. 827 W. Stevens Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
About the program
NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa is a licensed daycare center in Santa Ana, California, on the state register since 2018. It is licensed for 54 children and serves preschool ages.
Nihao Cultural Arts Center offers preschool programs and art classes with a focus on Chinese language and cultural education.
The program follows a language immersion approach and offers Chinese.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa does not publish a fee schedule on its website. 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
101238(g) · 101238(g)(1) · 101238.2(d)(2) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101215.1(f) · 101215.1(m) · 101216(f) · 101216(g)(1) · 101216.1(b)(2) · 101216.1(c)(1) · 101220(a) · 101221(a) · 101212
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My daughter is so happy to go to Nihao every day! Her Chinese has improved tremendously in just two months, and she’s even learned how to interact well with other children. The teachers share photos and updates every day, allowing us to see what our child is doing at school, and they always respond to messages very quickly. The activities and lessons are meaningful and interesting, and my daughter has enjoyed them so…
Annie Lin · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWe couldn’t be happier with Nihao! I am so glad to found this as a first school for my daughter because of the thoughtful programs they offer here. The teachers are so caring, patient, and creative - they truly make learning fun. Our child has grown so much in confidence and curiosity since joining. The environment feels safe, nurturing, and full of joy. I especially love the updates and photos the teachers send…
T. Do · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWonderful Experience at Nihao Preschool in Costa Mesa My child spent a full year here and absolutely loved it. The teachers are friendly from Taiwan who brought warmth, patience, and a genuine love for the kids every single day What gave me the most peace of mind as a how often they shared updates in their app. They posted pictures at least twice a day, which helped me see what my child was doing in school. every day…
Kailin Chen · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy son attends full-day classes there, and the teachers are amazing. His thinking process and behavior have greatly improved. He also has a wonderful time at school and often talks about how much fun he has. Thank you, Nihao!
Howard Hsing · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoGetting there
827 W. Stevens Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Questions about NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa
Is NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa licensed?
Yes. NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304371193), with a licensed capacity of 54 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 14 citations for NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa take?
NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa cost?
NIHAO Chinese Preschool Costa Mesa does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
