Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Preschool & Daycare in Costa Mesa, CA
Coastal Children's Learning Center has been nurturing young minds in Costa Mesa, California since 2003. Our play-based curriculum fosters socialization, emotional development, and academic readiness for children aged 18 months to 6 years. With a 39-child capacity and 8 experienced staff members, we maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention. Our educators, led by Director Katrina Chanbona with 30+ years of childcare expertise, create developmentally appropriate environments that balance structured learning with creative exploration. The facility features four outdoor play areas and garden spaces designed to stimulate physical activity and nature discovery.We emphasize kindness, respect, and emotional intelligence while preparing children for future educational success. Our partnership with the Brightwheel app ensures transparent communication with families through daily updates and digital check-in systems. Nut-free meals include fresh produce with quarterly culinary introductions to expand children's palates. Open Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, we offer flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, and three-day programs.
Services
Preschool Programs
Daycare Services
Kindergarten Readiness
Nut-Free Snacks
Outdoor Learning
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Experienced educators with specialized early childhood training
- Play-based curriculum emphasizing emotional intelligence development
- Small class sizes with 8 staff members for 39 children
- Brightwheel app integration for real-time parent communication
- Outdoor classrooms and garden-based learning environments
What people say
Nurturing teachers
Excellent communication
Strong emotional development
Outdoor learning spaces
Effective kindergarten prep
Services
Preschool Programs
Our play-based preschool curriculum develops cognitive, social, and motor skills through age-appropriate activities. Teachers create individualized learning plans that balance structured lessons with creative exploration. Programs emphasize emotional intelligence and kindergarten readiness for children aged 3-5 years.
Daycare Services
Full-time and part-time daycare options available for children 18 months to 6 years. Flexible scheduling includes 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM care Monday-Friday. Nut-free meals and snacks provided with quarterly culinary introductions to expand children's palates.
Kindergarten Readiness
Specialized programs focus on math concepts, phonetics, and social skills development. Outdoor classroom activities and garden-based learning enhance traditional academic preparation. Teachers track individual progress toward kindergarten transition goals.
Outdoor Learning
Four outdoor play areas including garden spaces promote physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in nature-based activities that complement classroom learning through hands-on exploration and discovery.
Parent Communication
Brightwheel app integration provides real-time updates, photo sharing, and digital check-in. Daily activity feeds and automated billing systems maintain transparent communication between educators and families throughout the child's learning journey.
People
Katrina Chanbona
Director
With over 30 years of childcare experience, Katrina has led Coastal Children's Learning Center since 2003. She maintains current training in early childhood education while overseeing curriculum development and staff mentorship programs.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We accept children aged 18 months to 6 years with age-grouped classrooms and developmentally appropriate curricula for each stage.
What is your educational approach?
Our play-based curriculum emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside academic fundamentals through individualized instruction and outdoor exploration.
What hours are you open?
We operate Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM with flexible full-time, part-time, and three-day schedule options available.
How do you communicate with parents?
The Brightwheel app provides real-time updates, photo sharing, digital check-in, and automated billing for seamless family communication.
What safety measures do you have?
Our facility maintains 8 experienced staff members for 39 children with secure check-in systems and regular safety protocols.
Do you provide meals?
We offer morning and afternoon snacks with fresh produce - no jars or pouches - and maintain a completely nut-free environment.
