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Daycares in Irvine, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 175 reviews of the 164 listed daycares

0206 - Childtime of Irvine

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with...

- Kayla S.

7704 - Great Foundations Montessori - Woodbury

My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so...

- Mayah C.

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0206 - Childtime of Irvine

4876 IRVINE CENTER DR IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

16498 ROYAL OAK IRVINE, CA

3.0(2)

State license verified

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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7704 - Great Foundations Montessori - Woodbury

6304 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Early childhood education and quality child care are essential for supporting today’s families. We’re proud to provide stability, reliability, and a unique learning experience for your child. This is much more than simply daycare. Montessori Unlimited represents one of the largest networks of authentic Montessori schools in the...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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7703 - Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

4980 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Early childhood education and quality child care are essential for supporting today’s families. We’re proud to provide stability, reliability, and a unique learning experience for your child. This is much more than simply daycare. Montessori Unlimited represents one of the largest networks of authentic Montessori schools in the...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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6019 - Tutor Time of Irvine

12860 CENTRAL PARK AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Kiddie Academy of Irvine

16655 NOYES AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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FREE CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

2777 MCGAW AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Give your child a strong foundation for life at our Christian preschool! We believe in nurturing the whole child—spiritually, academically, and socially—within a warm, loving, faith-centered environment. Through Bible stories, hands-on learning, and creative play, we help preschoolers discover God’s love while building...

Georgia I. says "class size is small. Administration is very respectful and on top of what's going on in the classrooms. I love that its a Christian academy."

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WESTCLIFF EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

2941 ALTON PARKWAY IRVINE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Academic
Montessori
+ 5 more
We’re a newly renovated, state-of-the-art, nature-inspired early learning academy in Irvine near The District, blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. Our bright classrooms and thoughtfully designed outdoor learning spaces provide a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years. At...
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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment. Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and educated with CPR...

Care Member says "Roya is honestly the best. After enrolling our son, I was impressed with how quickly she bonded with him. Every time I dropped him off, he was happy to...

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Tania's Home Family Child Care

5102 Doanoke Ave Irvine, CA

5.0(12)

State license verified

Tania's Family Child Care. Tania's Family Child Care is an home child care that accepts ages 6 weeks through 3 years old. We currently follow all the COVID-19 Guidelines provided by the State and the Licensing Department. About Miss Tania: Miss Tania has over 12 years of experience of teaching in the childcare field. Her...

Care Member says "We started at Tania's daycare in November 2020. We were fairly new to California with no friends or family and needed care for our 9-month-old as we...

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Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush Irvine, CA

5.0(2)
Welcome to Learning Tree Child Daycare! We are currently accepting applications for children ages 12 weeks up to 4 years old. We are a licensed daycare provider located in Central Irvine in Orange County. We are focused on serving our neighbors in nearby cities of Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Tustin, Santa Ana, and...

Linda M. says "She has been my good neighbor for 20 years. We have raised our children together. She and her husband are loving, responsible members of the community....

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Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

858 Hayes Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

Infant and Toddler Program Healthy snacks & home cooked meals. Creative activities including ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, and arts & crafts. Circle time, story time, songs, music & dance. Learning programs which provide education in early child development. Safe outside play area and...

Richa S says "I am thankful to have found Vivian for taking care of one year old. She was very patient and flexible to make sure that my boy gets adjusted to...

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Itsy Bitsy Daycare

12 Columbine Irvine, CA

4.0(8)
**INFANT OPENINGS AVAILABLE** Details regarding the daycare are listed below. LIC # 304312876. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages accepted: 0-4 years old. I am State Licensed, Pediatrics C.P.R. & First Aid Certified, Educated in Early Childhood Studies. I provide a small, loving & safe home...

Torie G. says "Ms. Yesica at Itsy Bitsy Daycare is simply the best. We moved to Irvine in the middle of the pandemic and were seeking care for our children, ages 1 and 3...

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A To Z Home Daycare

4056 Williwaw Dr Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
My philosophy as a teacher and a caregiver is to provide a safe, loving, and educational environment. I believe that the first five years are essential in a child's life. LEARNING: I will foster a learning environment by providing: - learning through sensory and educational toys - educational activities and...

Care Member says "Our family feels so lucky to have Rene as our kids’ caregiver. She is caring, loving, and truly amazing at what she does. Our kids adore her and look...

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Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista Irvine, CA

4.0(17)

State license verified

I have over 25 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the corporate world and said...

R. B says "Danika started to take care my baby when he was 5Months Old. I am a first time mom and did all my daycare visits and glad that we found her. She's really sweet...

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Paradise Kids

14801 Sumac Ave Irvine, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Paradise Kids daycare is a licensed in-home child-care facility in a safe community located in Irvine, CA. I am available Monday through Friday from 8Am to 5 Pm, and am very dedicated and loving towards children and enjoy teaching and playing with them. Education is very important and I work with children to help advance their...

Care Member says "Our two children have attended Paradise Kids since they were 14 and 4 months old. They are currently 3 years old and 11 months old. Marjan and Ms....

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Abc Daycare

14 Lilac Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
Hello Neighbors, I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years. I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate. I've previously held a CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. We have...

Gloria T. says "My son loves this daycare. He looks forward to going everyday and is so excited to see Ms Kim. My son was an extremely picky eater but since attending...

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Charmsical Child Care

109 Goldenrod Irvine, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

My name is Jenean. I am 50 yrs old. I've have been caring for children over 35 years. I have three of my own, along with two loving huskies. In my loving care is where a child's development takes center stage! I implement a robust preschool curriculum to foster essential skills, while providing a fun and safe haven for...

Care Member says "I wish we had found Miss Jenean sooner! We went through 7 nannies in 18 months before we found her. She is absolutely incredible! Everything you see in...

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Ellie's Daycare

Woodbridge Area Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

I provide daycare services for kids of all ages at my home in Irvine. I am licensed and I have been working in a childcare for over 8 years. I have had experience in babysitting for 8 years and more. I offer homemade food and healthy snacks to all children with parent permission. I provide indoor and outdoor activities. I have a...

Erika R. says "Eli has watched our son full time since he was 9 months old. Her demeanor and care are shown with how much our son loves daycare. It's a huge blessing to...

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Irvine, CA

Daycare centers near you in Irvine, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Irvine, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Irvine, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Irvine, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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