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St. Joachim School

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

1964 Orange, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Visit website ↗(949) 574-7411Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
10
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/5/2024
Total visits
2

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

St. Joachim Catholic School offers rigorous academics infused with spiritually rich experiences in a smaller school environment. Teachers provide individualized approaches to learning, knowing each student to help them reach their maximum potential.

Philosophy
Rigorous academics are infused with spiritually rich experiences. Teachers are afforded the opportunity to know each individual so that every child is provided with an individuated approach to learning.
Religious
Catholic

Programs

  • •Kindergarten
  • •TK (Transitional Kindergarten)
  • •Junior High
  • •Spanish
  • •Makerspace
  • •Technology
  • •Sports

Highlights

  • ✓Smaller school size allows personalized instruction
  • ✓Weekly mass as part of school community
  • ✓Strong sense of school spirit and extracurricular activities
  • ✓Faith-filled, highly academic education focused on whole student development

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