Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Preschool & Daycare Services in Costa Mesa
At Coastal Children's Learning Center, we are dedicated to fostering holistic child development through play-based learning. Since 2003, our experienced team has provided a nurturing environment where children aged 18 months to 6 years develop socially, cognitively, physically, and emotionally. Our age-grouped classrooms feature developmentally appropriate curricula designed to meet individual needs while emphasizing kindness, self-respect, and environmental awareness. Led by Director Katrina Chanbona, our qualified educators maintain a 39-child capacity with 8 staff members, ensuring personalized attention. Our Costa Mesa facility includes four outdoor play areas and a garden classroom that promote active exploration. We offer flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, and three-day programs with extended hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Our nut-free environment provides fresh fruit and vegetable snacks while maintaining strict safety and cleanliness standards. Through the Brightwheel app, parents receive real-time updates and digital check-in capabilities. We specialize in kindergarten readiness programs that integrate math and phonetics fundamentals. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures we implement the latest early childhood education methodologies while maintaining core values of emotional well-being and socialization.
Services
Toddler Programs
Preschool Classes
Pre-K Preparation
Extracurricular Activities
Kindergarten Readiness
Flexible Scheduling
Outdoor Learning
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized early childhood education experience
- Our play-based curriculum emphasizes emotional and social development
- Small class sizes with 8 staff members for personalized attention
- Modern facility with four outdoor learning and play environments
- Nut-free program with fresh, rotating fruit and vegetable snacks
What people say
Nurturing staff
Excellent social development
Play-based learning success
Qualified educators
Great kindergarten preparation
Services
Preschool Classes
Our preschool programs for 3-5 year olds use play-based learning to develop foundational academic skills while nurturing social and emotional growth. Certified teachers implement age-appropriate curricula that balance structured activities with creative exploration. Daily routines include literacy, math concepts, and motor skill development through hands-on experiences.
Daycare Services
Full-time and part-time daycare options available for children 18 months to 6 years. Our licensed facility maintains a 39-child capacity with age-grouped classrooms and experienced staff. Services include morning/afternoon snacks, outdoor playtime, and flexible scheduling from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Kindergarten Readiness
Specialized pre-k programs focus on essential skills for school success including phonetics, basic math, and social interaction. Our curriculum develops fine motor skills, listening abilities, and classroom behavior through structured play and interactive learning activities tailored to each child's developmental stage.
Extracurricular Activities
Additional enrichment opportunities include Soccer Shots, Peewee Martial Arts, and Gymnastics. These programs promote physical development, coordination, and teamwork while introducing children to structured sports activities in a supportive environment with specialized instructors.
Outdoor Learning
Four outdoor play areas including a garden classroom provide nature-based learning experiences. Children engage in sensory exploration, gardening activities, and physical play across diverse environments that include a blacktop area and natural play spaces designed for developmental growth.
People
Katrina Chanbona
Director
With over 30 years of early childhood education experience, Katrina has led Coastal Children's Learning Center since 2003. She maintains current training in child development and focuses on creating nurturing environments that support holistic growth through play-based learning.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We accept children aged 18 months to 6 years with age-grouped classrooms and developmentally appropriate curricula tailored to each stage of early childhood development.
What are your operating hours?
Our center operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with no weekend availability. Flexible scheduling options include full-time, part-time, and three-day programs.
What curriculum do you use?
We implement a play-based curriculum focusing on social-emotional development, foundational academics, and creative exploration through age-appropriate activities designed to nurture holistic growth.
Are meals provided?
We provide morning and afternoon snacks featuring fresh fruits and vegetables. Parents provide lunches, and our program maintains a nut-free environment for safety.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Brightwheel app for real-time updates, digital check-in, and parent-teacher communication. The platform also provides automated billing and access to classroom activity photos.
Reviews (6)
Rich Young
Dec 01, 2019
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I just joined the fitness center last week and I think I have a gym where I will actually go AND enjoy working out. It is not only clean but so well maintained. The facilities are more "club" than "gym," and the attitude has been so much more pleasant than any other workout space I've used.
Tima G.
Mar 17, 2018
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If you are looking for a Pre-School, Coastal Children's Learning Center is absolutely the best and would recommend it to anyone. My boys 5 and 3 have been attending since they were 18 months.They have blossomed over the years. My 5 yr old is in the Pre-Kinder class now and he is learning so much. His socialization skills have developed tremendously. We love getting daily reports, that way we know what they did or enjoyed doing that day. The staff are incredible! Mrs. Katrina is always there to answer any questions or concerns we might have. You can't have the best Pre-School without
Eileen M.
Mar 17, 2018
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I am lucky to have had an amazing preschool for my son. With a caring director and amazing teachers it helped me have a piece of mind knowing that my child is safe and having fun while learning. I have noticed how much his vocabulary has expanded and how social he became once he was surrounded by other children. My son is an only child so he loved being around other children and the staff. I like how the school brought other activities to the school such as soccer shots, music class, and gymnastics. I did not need to drive my child to other places to have my child do these activities. It was very
Cerissa C.
Mar 17, 2018
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Best preschool ever. My son has been going here since he was two. The staff is so sweet. The school is clean and has been such a pleasurable experience. My son has grown so much socially and academically. Katrina,the director, is so sweet and friendly. She's super knowledgeable in preschool education and is great with the children. My son loves going here. He has developed everlasting friendships and will miss his Coastal Family dearly next year.
Mariana P.
Mar 17, 2018
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This place will always hold such a special place in our hearts. My Son will be done in June and transition to kindergarten in the fall. To say that he loves this place, his classmates and teachers is a total understatement. The director and staff have treated him and all the children like their own. Dropping him off has been easy because we know he has been in such great hands. The daily reports and Facebook updates are such a great addition to an already communicative school. I cant picture a better place. Our son has learned so much, academically and socially. His last day will be a sad one but
Tara J.
Mar 17, 2018
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Our family LOVES Coastal! Their pre-k program has a fantastic readiness curriculum for the kids to enter Kindergarten prepared. Our first child went there for three years and our second is there now. While our children are polar opposites, Coastal has done wonders for both of them. Kids do not need to fit a certain mold to thrive at Coastal. A few things that stand out...
1) It's a small school--only one class per age group. Our children develop a special bond with each teacher they have and truly enjoy every single day.
2) Children are comforted--occasionally a child will have a sad drop
1) It's a small school--only one class per age group. Our children develop a special bond with each teacher they have and truly enjoy every single day.
2) Children are comforted--occasionally a child will have a sad drop
