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: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Coastal Kids - Irvine Spectrum Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Home Kids Academy Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Dreamland Preschool Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Angie's Children House Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Kid's Haven Preschool Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Irvine Montessori School Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — ABC Mom Learning Center & Childcare Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Turtle Rock Preschool Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Marco Polo Children's School Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Free Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten | Orange County Campus Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Light of Christ Preschool Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Alpha Minds Preschool Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Jenny Hart Early Education Center Score: 77%

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

  16. #16 — Milestones Montessori of Irvine Preschool Score: 77%

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

  17. #17 — Olam Jewish Montessori Score: 69%

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

  18. #18 — Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Bella's Tots Academy Score: 63%

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

  20. #20 — Montessori Kids Score: 63%

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

  21. #21 — Little Tree Montessori International School of Irvine Score: 60%

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

  22. #22 — LePort Montessori Score: 60%

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

  23. #23 — De Colores Academy Score: 60%

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

  24. #24 — Kohitsuji Preschool Score: 60%

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

  25. #25 — Irvine Community Nursery School Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Childtime Learning Centers Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Learning Lab Preschool Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — Chai Tots Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — IUCC Early Childhood Center Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — Child's World Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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.