Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Irvine, CA has 116 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 10,964 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 32 accept infants. 48 (41%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Irvine
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Tree Montessori Int'l School of Irvine | 92618 | 288 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-24 |
| Good Shepherd Preschool | 92604 | 210 | Preschool | 2025-11-13 |
| Spectrum Montessori at Portola Springs | 92618 | 192 | Preschool | 2026-04-15 |
| Leport Montessori | 92618 | 192 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-04-16 |
| University Montessori School of Irvine | 92617 | 156 | Preschool | 2025-07-24 |
| Leport Montessori | 92614 | 156 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-03-24 |
| Leport Montessori | 92606 | 148 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-07-22 |
| Rainbow Rising - Cadence Park | 92618 | 136 | School age | 2026-10-21 |
| Rainbow Rising-Westpark | 92614 | 130 | School age | 2025-12-17 |
| Rainbow Rising - Cypress Village | 92620 | 130 | School age | 2025-09-16 |
| Rainbow Rising - Eastwood | 92620 | 124 | School age | 2026-09-22 |
| Rainbow Rising - Beacon Park | 92618 | 120 | School age | 2026-08-24 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindercare Learning Center | 92604 | 96 | 11 |
| Kohitsuji Preschool | 92618 | 30 | 11 |
| Kindercare Learning Center | 92604 | 28 | 11 |
| Everbrook Academy | 92618 | 195 | 9 |
| Great Foundations Montessori-Woodbury | 92620 | 199 | 8 |
| Learning Lab Preschool | 92604 | 60 | 8 |
| Piper Irvine LLC. | 92618 | 183 | 8 |
| Mariners Church Preschool | 92612 | 152 | 7 |
| New Horizon School, Irvine | 92620 | 80 | 7 |
| Leport-Irvine Spectrum-North Campus | 92618 | 119 | 6 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 92604 | 23 | 1,731 |
| 92618 | 20 | 2,446 |
| 92620 | 17 | 1,760 |
| 92612 | 14 | 942 |
| 92614 | 11 | 1,212 |
| 92606 | 11 | 994 |
| 92602 | 9 | 739 |
| 92617 | 6 | 485 |
| 92603 | 5 | 655 |
How to check a Irvine daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Looking for the strongest records? See the top daycares in Irvine.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Irvine, CA?
Kinfield lists 116 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Irvine, CA, with 10,964 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Irvine daycares take infants?
32 licensed programs in Irvine, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Irvine?
"Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (22 CCR §101229(a)(1))", cited at 20 programs in Irvine.