Coastal Children's Learning Center is a preschool in Costa Mesa, California. We provide preschool and pre-k classes for children 18 months - 6 years old. CCLC also offers day care hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accomodate working parents. It is a learn through play, developmental program which follows the High Scope Curriculum.
We are licensed for 39 children and have 8 staff members. We strive to maintain a low ratio of 1:8. Please email or call the center for tuition pricing specific to your child's age and schedule needs. Please review the site for more thorough information about our center! Coastal CLC provides a caring and nurturing environment where your child can learn and develop through age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities.
We are licensed for 39 children and have 8 staff members. We strive to maintain a low ratio of 1:8. Please email or call the center for tuition pricing specific to your child's age and schedule needs. Please review the site for more thorough information about our center! Coastal CLC provides a caring and nurturing environment where your child can learn and develop through age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities.
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Rich Young
Dec 01, 2019
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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
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
Kristin B.
Mar 15, 2018
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Lucs C.
Feb 02, 2018
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My son was there for a few months and we had a less than pleasurable departure because the school director decided that he needs to be shadowed by someone the entire time he is at the preschool. I have never heard of such an impossible request nor have I heard of a parent in this situation before. And this was communicated to me on Friday that by Monday this would have to be done or the child would not be seen here anymore. Basically I would have to pay someone to stay with my child while in preschool. We have decided we can no longer continue going there, and the absolutely insensitive way and
Jennifer P.
Sep 11, 2017
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I've had all three of my kiddos go through Coastal and it's been wonderful! As a mother I can't even imagine dropping my kids off at another center each day. It's the perfect first school for little ones... teachers and principal are very nurturing and caring. There is plenty of structure but also lots of time to let their imaginations blossom. The teachers are very organized and on top of things. The phonics program for the pre-k year is well put together and taught. As a result my son was ready for kindergarten. The most comforting moments where I knew I made the best
Alexandria M.
Jul 01, 2017
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Love the teacher's and staff here! My daughter adjusted so quickly! The students here are all really sweet too. I also like that they post pictures so we can see what our kiddos are up to. The only thing I'd wish differently is if the pictures were private, not public for all of the Facebook world to see.
Terra P.
Jul 13, 2015
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Our daughter went to Coastal CLC when she was little, we loved it so much, our son goes there now. The teachers are great (which is really what its all about). They are very kind and loving to the children, they work with their different behaviors and personalities. They teach the kids proper behavior, how to interact with the other kids, how to listen and participate in class. There are lots of hands on, fun activities for the kids. They work on motor skills, hand eye coordination, as well as learning colors, numbers, letters, shapes etc.
Shona L.
Aug 04, 2014
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Coastal CLC is an amazing school!! I love how the teachers treat my children like their own. Katrina, the director, is amazing and very easy to talk to! My kids love it there and actually look forward to school!! The school is very academically based vs. playing all day like I've seen at many other schools. If you also check other sources like google, yellow pages, Facebook, you will see the reviews speak for themselves!!
Gp E.
Aug 02, 2014
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I have been really happy with the Coastal, my daughter loved the environment and the staff is polite and kind.
I don't remember problems of miscommunication, rudeness but I do remember how they were always ready to advise and helping me and my wife with the wild behavior of my daughter.
When I was working until late hours teachers were always happy to assist me and to stay with my daughter.
I have just positive memories of this preschool, I know one day I will be in Costa Mesa again and both my son and daughter will return there.
One positive and last note, teachers were able to cope
I don't remember problems of miscommunication, rudeness but I do remember how they were always ready to advise and helping me and my wife with the wild behavior of my daughter.
When I was working until late hours teachers were always happy to assist me and to stay with my daughter.
I have just positive memories of this preschool, I know one day I will be in Costa Mesa again and both my son and daughter will return there.
One positive and last note, teachers were able to cope
Christianna C.
Aug 02, 2014
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I am so happy with this school! First my son went here from age 19 months to 5 years old. The staff really felt like family to me. Even the parents of other children became my friends. So when I got pregnant again, I knew my baby would be going here! She also started at 19 mos old and is 3 yrs old now. Since she has been going she has been learning so much from numbers, to grammer and manners. If any yelpers out there are researching pre-schools, feel free to message me with any questions about my experience at this school! I love it!
Albina G.
Aug 01, 2014
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Alicia A.
Aug 01, 2014
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I just want to say how much Coastal and the staff means to me! This place I highly recommend to people I know with children who are looking for a safe, family like environment, fun and great learning experience for their children. I've come to know the coastal staff for well over 7 years and I still find myself having a hard time staying away :) Katrina the director is amazing! She is why I chose coastal. I've been to many preschools even in other states and this is by far my #1 choice
Gp E.
Aug 01, 2014
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I feel I have to write this review especially after reading the latest two negative reviews. I am professional who need to travel very often and during one of my stays in USA the entire family have been with me so I've been in the need of a preschool for my daughter. A friend directed me to the CoastalCLC and my daughter loved it so much that after one year we had to return "home" and now... still after one year, after many schools tried by my daughter she only remember the names of the teachers, of Katrina and of a special friend. If I ask her now which are the name of her friends
Louis M.
Jul 31, 2014
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I wish i could leave no stars. instead of notifying us that our son (who only goes to this daycare 2 times a week)was out of diapers. instead of calling us to bring more they felt the need to write in sharpie on the genital portion(front) of my sons diaper "more diapers please" why?? my son is 2 why have him subject to such ridicule and disrespect as to write in sharpie for the other kids and so called care takers to see and laugh. when i spoke to the owner i expressed my feelings regarding this situation and she said it was common place at this daycare to do that but when i called 10
Lyda M.
Oct 29, 2012
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Lyda Moore
Sep 04, 2012
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Rachel D.
Apr 07, 2011
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This school has been amazing for my son. We love the caring and friendly teachers. They have helped him grow from a little toddler to a young boy ready for kindergarten. He has learned so much here from socializing to speaking to his abc's and 123's. The phonics program they use is great. I will truly miss the "family" that we have made here.
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