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Recent Reviews for Full-time Daycares in Santa Ana CA
Little Hands Family Child Care, Tustin
"Our son struggled with adjusting to a new daycare when we moved to Irvine, where there wasn't enough attention paid to the kids. We then switched him to Little Hands and I'm glad"
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Joan Ellis Family Child Care, Tustin
"I absolutely love Joan. She cares so much for her kids and takes such good care of them. There is a great balance of play time as well as time for them to sleep and eat. The kids"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many full-time daycares and preschools are there in Santa Ana?
There are 43 full-time daycares and preschools in Santa Ana, based on CareLuLu data. This includes 26 home-based programs and 17 centers.
How much does daycare cost in Santa Ana?
The cost of daycare in Santa Ana is $812 per month. This is the average price for full-time, based on CareLuLu data, including homes and centers.
How many full-time daycares and preschools accept infants in Santa Ana?
Based on CareLuLu data, 24 full-time daycares and preschools care for infants (as well as toddlers). This includes 20 home-based programs and 4 centers.
How many full-time daycares and preschools teach a foreign language in Santa Ana (Spanish, French, Chinese, etc.)?
Based on CareLuLu data, 27 full-time daycares and preschools speak at least one foreign language. Most common languages include Spanish, Armenian, Farsi, German and Japanese.
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