Recognition of Excellence · Santa Ana, CA · 2026

Centennial Child Development Center

2900 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
https://rsccd.edu/childdevelopmentservices/CEC-CDC/Pages/default.aspx
🏆 Ranked #5 in Santa Ana · 6.0 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in City
Top 10 in City
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Santa Ana. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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PreschoolSpecial NeedsPlay-Based

Centennial Child Development Center serves children ages 3–5 at 2900 W Edinger Ave in Santa Ana, operated by Rancho Santiago Community College District with professional educational oversight. The program is intentionally inclusive of children with special needs and features a play-based, child-centered approach where learning emerges from student choice and activity. Teaching staff hold a minimum Bachelor's degree, supporting quality instruction, and the center operates CCLD-licensed from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm for working families. Public parent reviews are not available in accessible sources, so prospective families should seek firsthand visits to verify the parent experience.

Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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