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Tusd Kindergarten Readiness Academy-Tustin Ranch

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

12950 Robinson Drive, Tustin, CA 92780

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/13/2024
Total visits
3

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

Tustin Unified School District's Kindergarten Readiness Academy is an early learning/preschool program operating 10 months per year, five days a week, designed to prepare children for kindergarten entry. The program offers both free state-subsidized classes for income-qualified families and fee-based options for families above income thresholds.

Philosophy
The program provides developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate activities to enhance each child's intellectual, language, social-emotional, academic, and physical development while building academic skills needed for kindergarten success.
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

  • •Half-day Kindergarten Readiness program (state-subsidized and fee-based)
  • •Full-day preschool program (fee-based)
  • •STEAM preschool program (Heritage Elementary)
  • •Spanish Dual Immersion Program (Sycamore Elementary)

Highlights

  • ✓Located on multiple elementary school campuses throughout TUSD
  • ✓Offers free classes for income-qualified families
  • ✓Runs 10 months per year following district calendar
  • ✓5-star preschool program operated by school district

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