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Harry & Grace Steele Childrens Ctr-Orange Coast Co

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92628

Visit website ↗(714) 432-5569Directions ↗Licensed for 120
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
10/17/2024
Total visits
5

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Harry & Grace Steele Children's Center is part of Orange Coast College's Student Services and has been serving student-parents with early care and education for 40 years. The center provides comprehensive early care and education programs for families of student-parents, faculty, staff, and community members.

Philosophy
The Center strives to promote a balance between healthy family living and academic/career success, providing time and structural support to assist students, faculty, staff and community members in achieving their goals through positive modeling, parent enrichment and ongoing support.
Ages served
Young children
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Open August through May; Closed June and July, beginning July 1, 2026)

Programs

  • •Early Care and Education

Highlights

  • ✓40 years of service to families
  • ✓Priority enrollment for OCC student-parents
  • ✓Parent enrichment and ongoing support
  • ✓Located on Orange Coast College campus

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