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.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Santa Ana. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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Sunflower Preschool & Kindergarten is a state-licensed California center at 2129 W Edinger Ave in Santa Ana, serving children ages 2 through 6 with both preschool and kindergarten programs. The center operates Monday through Friday from 6 am to 6 pm, accommodating early-shift working families, and employs bilingual staff delivering instruction in both English and Spanish. With a capacity of 59 children, included meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks prepared on-site), and active after-school care with school transportation, it provides comprehensive support for working parents. The Scholastic-based curriculum emphasizes developmental needs and social-emotional growth, and a strong Yelp rating of 4.5 stars from 22 parent reviews reflects consistent satisfaction. The center does not serve infants, with a minimum age of 2 years.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Scholastic curriculum along with other developmental materials for kindergarten. Emphasizes a nurturing environment supporting each child's unique learning style and developmental needs, promoting social skills, confidence, and independence.
Programs & activities: Preschool with hands-on activities fostering creativity, kindergarten with first-grade preparation and individualized attention, and after-school care including transportation to/from public school, homework help, and meals.
What sets it apart: California State License #304370702. In-house made hot lunch and snacks included in all programs. Low staff-to-child ratio and small class sizes. Background-checked, Spanish-speaking staff (Se Habla Espanol). Open Monday-Friday 6am-6pm. Free school-vehicle transport for after-school program.
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