Best Daycares in IRVINE, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 48 daycares and childcare centers in IRVINE based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in IRVINE

  1. #1 — The Early Learner Montessori Home Score: 27/100

    The Early Learner Montessori Home is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://earlylearnermontessorihome.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Dreamland Preschool Score: 27/100

    Dreamland Preschool is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://dreamlandschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Early Childhood Learning Center is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclc.iusd.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Kid's Haven Preschool Score: 27/100

    Kid's Haven Preschool is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kidshavenpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — ABC Mom Learning Center & Childcare Score: 27/100

    ABC Mom Learning Center & Childcare is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: https://linktr.ee/ABCMom.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Turtle Rock Preschool Score: 27/100

    Turtle Rock Preschool is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.turtlerockpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Marco Polo Children's School Score: 27/100

    Marco Polo Children's School is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://marcopoloschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Light of Christ Preschool Score: 27/100

    Light of Christ Preschool is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lightofchristpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Alpha Minds Preschool Score: 27/100

    Alpha Minds Preschool is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: https://alphamindspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Irvine Montessori School Score: 26/100

    Irvine Montessori School is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, specialty school, elementary school. Website: http://www.irvinemontessorischool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Specialty school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Coastal Kids - Irvine Spectrum Score: 25/100

    Coastal Kids - Irvine Spectrum is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://coastalkids.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Angie's Children House Score: 25/100

    Angie's Children House is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.angieschildrenhouse.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Free Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten | Orange County Campus Score: 25/100

    Free Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten | Orange County Campus is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.freechapelpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Home Kids Academy Score: 24/100

    Home Kids Academy is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.HKAirvine.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Olam Jewish Montessori Score: 23/100

    Olam Jewish Montessori is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, religious school, school. Website: http://www.olamjewishmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, School. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood Score: 21/100

    Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school. Website: http://www.greatfoundations.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Bella's Tots Academy Score: 21/100

    Bella's Tots Academy is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bellastots.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Montessori Kids Score: 21/100

    Montessori Kids is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ocmontessorikids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Little Tree Montessori International School of Irvine Score: 20/100

    Little Tree Montessori International School of Irvine is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.littletreemis.com/irvine.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  20. #20 — LePort Montessori Score: 20/100

    LePort Montessori is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.leportschools.com/irvine-spectrum/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  21. #21 — De Colores Academy Score: 20/100

    De Colores Academy is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: https://www.decoloresacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Kohitsuji Preschool Score: 20/100

    Kohitsuji Preschool is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.kohitsujipreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Irvine Community Nursery School Score: 20/100

    Irvine Community Nursery School is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.icns.us/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Childtime Learning Centers Score: 20/100

    Childtime Learning Centers is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.childtime.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Learning Lab Preschool Score: 20/100

    Learning Lab Preschool is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.learninglabpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Chai Tots Score: 20/100

    Chai Tots is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.chabadirvine.org/templates/section_cdo/aid/1309144/jewish/Chai-Tots-Bubbas-Preschool.htm.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  27. #27 — IUCC Early Childhood Center Score: 20/100

    IUCC Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://iucc.org/preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Child's World Preschool Score: 20/100

    Child's World Preschool is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childsworldpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Montessori Preschool Irvine Score: 20/100

    Montessori Preschool Irvine is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.instagram.com/montessori_irvine_lakeforest.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Irvine Montessori House Score: 20/100

    Irvine Montessori House is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.irvine-montessori-house.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in IRVINE?
The Early Learner Montessori Home is currently the #1 ranked daycare in IRVINE based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in IRVINE?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in IRVINE?
Childcare costs in IRVINE vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.