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Tusd Kindergarten Readiness Academy-Guin Foss

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

18492 Vanderlip Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705

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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: 9/23/2024 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Tustin Unified School District's Kindergarten Readiness Academy is an early learning/preschool program operating ten months per year, five days a week, with both state-subsidized and fee-based options available. The program provides developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's intellectual, language, social-emotional, academic, and physical development to prepare them for kindergarten success.

Philosophy
The program strives to provide each child with activities that are developmentally, linguistically and culturally appropriate, while giving them the academic skills they need to be successful in kindergarten.
Ages served
Children who turn 3 or 4 years old by December 1 of the current school year
Hours
AM classes: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; PM classes: 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (half-day); Full-day program available at some locations: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Programs

  • •Standard preschool classes at multiple elementary school campuses
  • •STEAM preschool program at Heritage Elementary
  • •Spanish Dual Immersion Program at Sycamore Elementary
  • •Fee-based preschool option for families not qualifying for state subsidized services

Highlights

  • ✓Located on campuses of Beswick, Estock, Guin Foss, Heideman, Heritage, Ladera, Nelson, Sycamore, and Tustin Ranch Elementary schools
  • ✓Free for families meeting state income guidelines
  • ✓Operates ten months per year following district calendar
  • ✓5-star preschool program run and operated by TUSD

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