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Tusd Kindergarten Readiness Academy - Red Hill

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

11911 Red Hill 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: 7/11/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

TUSD Kindergarten Readiness Academy is an early learning/preschool program operated by Tustin Unified School District with locations at multiple elementary schools. The program offers both free state-subsidized half-day classes and fee-based full-day options for children ages 3-4.

Philosophy
The mission is to provide developmentally appropriate activities to enhance each child's intellectual, language, social-emotional, academic, and physical development and to prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills needed to be successful. Classes strive to be developmentally, linguistically and culturally appropriate.
Ages served
Children who turn 3 or 4 years old by December 1 of the current school year
Hours
Half-day: AM classes 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PM classes 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.; Full-day: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Programs

  • •Half-day Kindergarten Readiness (free for income-qualified families)
  • •Half-day fee-based preschool at Heritage Elementary
  • •Full-day fee-based preschool at Ladera, Myford, and Red Hill Elementary
  • •STEAM preschool program at Heritage Elementary
  • •Spanish Dual Immersion Program at Sycamore Elementary

Highlights

  • ✓Multiple locations across TUSD elementary schools
  • ✓10 months per year following district calendar
  • ✓Free program for families meeting state income guidelines
  • ✓Locations include Beswick, Estock, Guin Foss, Heideman, Heritage, Ladera, Nelson, Sycamore, and Tustin Ranch Elementary schools

Not stated on their website: Tuition for fee-based programs, Teacher ratio, Meals/snacks, Outdoor play facilities, Daily schedule details for full-day program. 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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