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Santa Clara Nursery School

1021 N Newhope St, Santa Ana, CA 927034.9· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$165
year first licensed
1974
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About Santa Clara Nursery School

Santa Clara Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Santa Ana, California. The state has licensed it since February 11, 1974, for up to 100 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool. It lists weekly tuition from $165 to $170.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jun 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Poor Clare Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament)
CurriculumSadlier Phonics and Math; Loyola Press Religious Education
MoreFounded 1965
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Santa Clara Nursery School lists weekly tuition from $165 to $170. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Kindergarten Tuition fees 2025-2026$170
Preschool Tuition Fees 2025-2026$165
Preschool Registration Fee$130
Kindergarten Registration Fee$300
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Santa Clara Nursery School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Santa Clara Nursery School since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
100 children
First licensed
1974
License number
#300600874
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Summary

3 visits since Jun 2022 · Last visit Jun 23, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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  1. Jun 23, 2025Inspection
  2. Jul 26, 2024Inspection
  3. Jun 17, 2022Inspection

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 Santa Clara Nursery School

Is Santa Clara Nursery School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 11, 1974.

Does Santa Clara Nursery School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Santa Clara Nursery School since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Santa Clara Nursery School care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Santa Clara Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Santa Clara Nursery School cost?

Weekly tuition from $165 to $170, as it lists it.

What is Santa Clara Nursery School's phone number?

(714) 554-8850.

Where is Santa Clara Nursery School?

1021 N Newhope St, Santa Ana, CA 92703. The nearest other daycare we list is Catalyst Kids-Figueroa, 0.6 miles away.

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