KinderCare Learning Center in Santa Ana offers high-quality daycare, child care, and early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, create and grow. We provide care for children 6 weeks through 6 years old, with preschool and kindergarten programs and before- and after-school care for school-age students. Our experienced teachers use a research-backed curriculum to build confidence, creativity and school readiness skills through hands-on learning and play. KinderCare supports families in Santa Ana with flexible scheduling and financial assistance, making it easier to access trusted care and early education.
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Lynn received her Associate's of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Development from Los Angeles Valley college, and went on to Cal State Northridge to pursue her Bachelor's of Arts Degree. Lynn minored in Art, which is her favorite subject to encourage in all of the classrooms.
Candice has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 20 years. She began her career at a private school in Garden Grove, working with Infants. She attended Orange Coast College and graduated in 1993 with her Associate's of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education. Candice joined KinderCare in 1994 as a two-year-old teacher and since then has taught in almost every classroom here! She loves music and singing and might be found singing songs with the children. In 2002 she was promoted to Assistant Director. Candice has three children, all have attended KinderCare. Both of her daughters are now in college and her son is in High School.
Elena started her teaching career at KinderCare, first working with the Infants. After eight years in that classroom she made a big change and spent the next nine years teaching Kindergarten. Elena is currently our third in charge; opening the school, cooking breakfast and driving the children to and from school. She's the first person you see in the morning and if you can't find her in the office, you'll find her in the Infant or Discovery Preschool classroom playing with the children. She develops deep relationships with her students and still keeps in contact with students that have now moved on to high school. Elena is also in charge of summer field trips and fills in when our full-time cook, Mr. Jose, is on vacation. As the Health and Safety coordinator, Elena administers any required medications, maintains the food allergy lists and checks the classrooms and playgrounds to make sure that there are no dangerous or broken toys or equipment. She has two daughters that grew up attending our center, her oldest started middle school this year.
Ms. Amanda is our lead teacher in the Infant classroom. She balances loving care and positive interactions with the children and remembering each child's schedule and preparing individual monthly lesson plans for each Infant. She also helps out in the School Age program, driving the van and leading a group on field trips.
I got into this field because I love children and it is so exciting to see their growth and development. Not only do I have my BA with 2 minors but I also have 3 AA degrees and I hold a California Teacher Permit.
