Located in North Long Beach, CA, Giant Steps Childrens Center is a nonsectarian early learning program serving 40 students in grades PK through K within a large city community.
Founded in 2003, the California preschool offers a co鈥揺d environment with one teacher and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 40:1.
The student body is 89% students of color, reflecting the demographic diversity of the Long Beach area.
As a city鈥揵ased day care and early childhood center, Giant Steps provides programs primarily for preschool and kindergarten鈥揳ge children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2003
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Giant Steps Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Giant Steps Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Giant Steps Childrens Center located?
Giant Steps Childrens Center is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in North Long Beach.
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to Giant Steps Childrens Center is Gethsemane Baptist Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of The Rosary School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creative Day Preschool & Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8740 Ramona St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 634-7527
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 634-7527
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Rosary School ![Our Lady Of The Rosary School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Rosary School Photo")
(Catholic)
14813 S. Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 383-5660
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 383-5660
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adventist Union School ![Adventist Union School Photo - On the playground]( "Adventist Union School Photo - On the playground")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15548 Santa Ana Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Gethsemane Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
6095 Orange Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 422-4206
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 422-4206
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
9626 Park St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
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