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Hands Together

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

201 E Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Visit website ↗(714) 479-0294Directions ↗Licensed for 84
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
2/19/2025
Total visits
8

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

Hands Together is a nonprofit early childhood education program in Santa Ana, California, serving children from birth through age four. The organization has provided preschool services to low-income families for 25 years, promoting academic excellence and preparation for elementary school.

Philosophy
Hands Together provides the highest quality early childhood education and care to low-income families who are striving to gain stability, improve their lives, and overcome economic adversity. The vision is that all children from birth through age four are afforded opportunities to achieve their maximum potential for success in school and life.
Ages served
Birth through age four

Programs

  • •Early childhood education
  • •Preschool services
  • •Child development programs

Highlights

  • ✓Honored by City of Santa Ana for 25 years of service
  • ✓Educated and cared for more than 2,300 children since 1999
  • ✓Accepts subsidized programs from U.S. military, Orange County Department of Education, and other agencies
  • ✓501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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