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Early Childhood Center

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

24242 La Cresta, Dana Point, CA 92629

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/31/2024
Total visits
4

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 Early Childhood Center serves children from birth through Transitional Kindergarten age on a campus with R.H. Dana Elementary School in Dana Point. The center offers a Spanish Immersion Preschool program and special education programs based on eligibility and IEP team recommendations.

Philosophy
The mission is to determine each student's unique abilities and needs and provide programs enabling them to function successfully in age-appropriate educational, home and community settings. High expectations can lead to greater successes. Students are taught in a natural activity-based environment where training on individual goals and objectives is embedded in a curriculum based on State and District standards.
Ages served
Birth through Transitional Kindergarten age

Programs

  • •Spanish Immersion Preschool
  • •Special education programs

Highlights

  • ✓California Children's Services Therapy Unit for qualifying students
  • ✓Specialists in occupational and physical therapy, adapted physical education, vision, mobility, audiology and health services
  • ✓Technology access through computers with adaptive devices and specialized software
  • ✓Activity-based intervention approach

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