Group Care School Age (5+) 78 children

First Steps Santa Ana #530

5102 Main St, Port Hueneme, CA 93041

78
Capacity
6 weeks - 5 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,800/mo
California avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About First Steps Santa Ana #530

First Steps Santa Ana #530 is a group care located in Port Hueneme, California (93041). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Licensed capacity is 78 children.

Cost & subsidies in California

Statewide averages: $1,800/month infant, $1,240/month preschool. Most California families qualify for assistance through CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to First Steps Santa Ana #530 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
Full 30-point tour checklist

Frequently asked questions about First Steps Santa Ana #530

Is First Steps Santa Ana #530 licensed?
Yes — First Steps Santa Ana #530 holds a current California child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does First Steps Santa Ana #530 accept?
First Steps Santa Ana #530 serves 6 weeks - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does First Steps Santa Ana #530 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, California averages about $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. Contact First Steps Santa Ana #530 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can First Steps Santa Ana #530 enroll?
First Steps Santa Ana #530 has a licensed capacity of 78 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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