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Data based on 6 licensed providers sourced from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division and verified provider websites.

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Sunshine Playhouse Anaheim Hills

Anaheim, 92807

4.8(52 reviews)
Tuition$1,180 - $1,650
Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Ages6 weeks - 5 years
LanguagesEnglish
Play-basedEnglish
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Happy Kids Montessori Irvine

Irvine, 92604

4.9(37 reviews)
Tuition$1,450 - $1,890
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ages18 months - 5 years
LanguagesEnglish / Spanish
MontessoriEnglishSpanish
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Harbor Bilingual Preschool Santa Ana

Santa Ana, 92704

4.6(29 reviews)
Tuition$1,195 - $1,540
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ages2 years - 5 years
LanguagesEnglish / Spanish
Play-basedEnglishSpanish
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ACADEMY ON THE HILLS

Aliso Viejo, 92656

4.8(18 reviews)
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Hours6:30AM-6:30PM
AgesCHILDREN. 2 THROUGH 6 YEARS OF AGE. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 6:30AM TO 6:30PM. 950 - CHILDREN
LanguagesLanguage details not listed
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LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL

Aliso Viejo, 92656

5.0(3 reviews)
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Hours8:30AM-6:30PM
Ages15 PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. 2 TO 6 YEARS OF AGE. IN DREAM ROOM. MONDAY TO FRIDAY. 8:30AM-6:30PM. WAIVER TO USE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AS OUTDOOR SPACE. 950 - CHILDREN
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KRISTIN'S KIDDIELAND

Aliso Viejo, 92656

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Hours7:30AM-5:30PM
AgesAMBULATORY CHILDREN: AGES: 2-6 YEARS OF AGE. MONDAY-FRIDAY. HOURS: 7:30AM-5:30PM. 6 TODDLER OPTIONS: AGES: 18 MONTHS-30 MONTHS. 950 - CHILDREN
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