Coastal Children's Learning Center

Coastal Children's Learning Center offers a play-based toddler program, preschool program, and Pre-K program. Children are grouped by age, with individual attention to developmental progress, and the Pre-K program includes math and phonetics for kindergarten readiness. The center also offers full-time and part-time child care, with the same educational activities and same level of attention in both options.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–6 years old
• General schedule: Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Year-round programs and enrollment.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-5:30 PM

About the provider

Katrina Chanbona has led Coastal Children's Learning Center since 2003 and has over 30 years of experience in child care. The center is licensed for 39 children and has 8 staff members. It serves families in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, and surrounding communities.

• Toddler program — 18 months-6 years old · Preschool and daycare offering; learn-through-play, developmental program.
• Preschool program — 18 months-6 years old · Play-based curriculum; children are grouped by age and developmental progress is encouraged individually.
• Pre-K program — 18 months-6 years old · Includes kindergarten readiness with math and phonetics programs.
• Full-time child care — 18 months-6 years old · Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-5:30 PM · Full-time enrollment option.
• Part-time child care — 18 months-6 years old · Part-time enrollment option; same educational activities and same level of attention as full-time.

Play-based curriculum. No screen time. Morning and afternoon snacks are fresh fruits and vegetables; nut-free options. Parents provide lunch. Call for availability. Tuition pricing is not stated; email or call the center for tuition pricing specific to the child's age and schedule needs.

Last updated October 8, 2026.