Best Daycares in Irvine, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Irvine based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Irvine

  1. #1 — The Early Learner Montessori Home Score: 86%

    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 — Coastal Kids - Irvine Spectrum Score: 86%

    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 →

  3. #3 — Home Kids Academy Score: 86%

    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 →

  4. #4 — Dreamland Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  5. #5 — Angie's Children House Score: 86%

    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 →

  6. #6 — Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 86%

    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 →

  7. #7 — Kid's Haven Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  8. #8 — Irvine Montessori School Score: 86%

    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 →

  9. #9 — ABC Mom Learning Center & Childcare Score: 86%

    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 →

  10. #10 — Turtle Rock Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  11. #11 — Marco Polo Children's School Score: 86%

    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 →

  12. #12 — Free Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten | Orange County Campus Score: 86%

    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 →

  13. #13 — Light of Christ Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  14. #14 — Alpha Minds Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  15. #15 — Olam Jewish Montessori Score: 77%

    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: 71%

    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: 71%

    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: 71%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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: 69%

    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 — Prestige Preschool Academy Score: 69%

    Prestige Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Irvine, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.prestigepreschoolacademy.com/.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. 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 Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Irvine?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.