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Appliedkids Child Development Center

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

30281 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margari, CA 92688

Visit website ↗(949) 713-8280Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 12/20/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

AppliedKids is a child development center serving children ages 3 months to 6 years, operated for Applied Medical team members' children. The center believes learning emerges through children's interests and interactions, with an emphasis on building trusting relationships and providing safe, engaging environments.

Philosophy
Learning emerges through children's interests and interactions with their peers, adults and the environment. Relationships are a key component of young children's social-emotional development; we strive to provide children with a safe and engaging learning environment where they can build trusting relationships with their teachers and peers through intentional interactions to develop trust, foster autonomy, and provide uninterrupted time for play.
Ages served
3 months to 6 years

Programs

  • •Infant-Toddler care (3 months to 36 months)
  • •Preschool-aged programs

Highlights

  • ✓On-campus child development center for Applied Medical employees
  • ✓Emphasis on play-based learning and trusting relationships
  • ✓Developmentally appropriate, age-appropriate activities

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