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Foothills Preschool

19211 Dodge Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 927054.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
1973
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About

About Foothills Preschool

Foothills Preschool is a licensed child care center in Santa Ana, California. The state has licensed it since October 18, 1973, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since May 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in care, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp
ApproachReggio Emilia
EnrichmentMusic
Staff-to-child ratio12:2 teacher/student ratio
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Assistance it acceptsState Funding
MoreFounded 1969
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Foothills Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $394 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$394
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$279

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$279

School age

Center$239
Home daycare$196

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Foothills Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Foothills Preschool since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
60 children
First licensed
1973
License number
#300600222
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Summary

5 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Oct 21, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 21, 2025Inspection
  2. Jun 26, 2024Inspection
  3. Oct 4, 2022Visit
  4. Oct 4, 2022Inspection
  5. May 31, 2022Visit

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Foothills Preschool

Is Foothills Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 18, 1973.

Does Foothills Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Foothills Preschool since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Foothills Preschool care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Foothills Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Foothills Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 573-7723 to ask.

What is Foothills Preschool's phone number?

(714) 573-7723.

Where is Foothills Preschool?

19211 Dodge Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).