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Sausd/Jackson Elementary

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

1143 Nakoma Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Visit website ↗(714) 569-3536Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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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: 10/21/2024 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Jackson Elementary School is a legacy school in Santa Ana that focuses on building essential early literacy and math skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. The school emphasizes strong academics in reading, writing, mathematics, and science, along with creativity, fitness, music, and the arts.

Philosophy
Every child deserves a joyful, challenging, and supportive educational experience. Jackson believes in preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world by equipping them with critical thinking skills, creativity, and resilience, while fostering inclusivity and respect for diverse voices.

Programs

  • •Engineering
  • •Jackson STEAM Exploration Lab
  • •Music
  • •Robotics Program
  • •Summer Program

Highlights

  • ✓SAUSD Battle of the Books 1st Place Champions
  • ✓Legacy school with generations of families attending
  • ✓Alumni attending MIT, Yale, and Harvard
  • ✓Strong science learning experiences

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours (regular school day), Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor space/playground, Ages served (website mentions Kinder enrollment and references kindergarten but does not explicitly state all ages served). Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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