May 13-14, 2026
For the 2026 Leadership Challenge Workshop in-person event, we will not have a designated hotel group rate. However, below are a few hotels that we recommend you stay and is most convenient to the facility:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
Address: 1325 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 241-3800
The property is located just four minutes from John Wayne Airport and Training Location. Disneyland Park and Newport Beach are both within a 15-minute drive. Guests can enjoy a complimentary made-to-order breakfast and an evening reception each day, as well as access to a heated indoor pool with whirlpool and a fitness center.
Average room rate starts at $137+ per night plus tax. Self parking is $22.00 per night night.
Book your at the Embassy Suites HERE
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
Address: 2721 Hotel Terrace, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 540-1111
Off the Costa Mesa Freeway, this 3-story hotel is 3.9 miles from John Wayne Airport, 4 minutes away from the training facility, and around 11 miles from Disneyland. The modern rooms include pillow-top mattresses, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with HD channels, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with sofabeds. Kids 18 and under stay free with a parent or grandparent. A heated outdoor pool with a hot tub and a fitness center are offered in addition to a complimentary continental breakfast. Parking is free and laundry facilities are available.
Average room rate starts at $143+ per night plus tax. FREE self parking for hotel guests
Book your room at La Quinta Inn & Suites HERE
Holiday Inn Santa ANA-Orange Co.
Address: 2726 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 481-6300
This standard hotel is an 8-minute drive from John Wayne Airport, 3 minutes away from the Training Facility, and a 14-minute drive from Disneyland® Resort. The straightforward rooms come with desks and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. There’s free WiFi in all units, and kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. Suites add separate living spaces and dining tables. Amenities include an American restaurant (where kids 12 and under eat free), a lounge and an outdoor pool, plus fitness/business centers and 5,500 square feet of meeting space. Parking and an airport shuttle are complimentary.
Average room rate starts at $158+ per night plus tax. Self parking is $10.00 per night
Book your room at the Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arp HERE
I have been to management workshops, not leadership training. This has totally changed my perspective and encouraged me to propel forward in developing my skills.
I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of the Head Start WEST’s Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship helped me get one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a Head Start Director.
I took part in The disproportionate impact of COVID 19, and how to provide “real” support for black/brown children and families and I just want to say this was an amazing webinar. I hope we can look forward to further conversation on this topic.
Thank you so much for making events like this! I really enjoyed and learned so much teaching strategies to implement STEM in the classroom.
The HR Network was an excellent opportunity to network and learn the best practices from other HR professionals within Head Start programs. You will be amazed by the level of talent and experience of the participants.
The Summer Camp training was powerful and inspiring! Each presenter was very engaging, it’s hard to even pick a favorite session!
The Leadership Challenge training was very relevant to my work as a Head Start leader! Great facilitation; stayed with the program yet allowed time for individual and small group reflections.
Regular price $12.00
Regular price $39.00
Questions? Contact us at headstartr9@headstartwest.org.
