Best Daycares in Irvine, CA - Updated June 2026

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

This is the time when children use their bodies, senses, and emerging problem-solving skills to learn about and make sense of their world in the ways most meaningful and effective for them. Our toddler educators give your toddler responsive, individualized attention to help build their skills. Activities range from the simple to the complex, with work areas arranged by subject. Montessori materials not typically found at other schools are used, as children choose activities based on their own interests. We focus on sensory and perception; self-help; language; physical and motor skills; social and emotional growth. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Primary

Learning revolves around tangible experiences. Practical life exercises like sorting, pouring, or washing dishes are introduced. Children also use concrete materials such as movable alphabets, cubes, cylinders, and other objects to learn. They learn to work together, with each others’ best interests in mind. This broad-based program allows children to explore a range of subjects and ideas: science and nature, music and movement, sensorial experiences, cooking and nutrition, cultural awareness, history; geography, language arts, and mathematics.

Infants

In this lovely classroom setting, there is plenty of floor space for children to move and explore, as they are ready. We follow a child’s natural sleeping and waking process, as well as the child’s natural hunger patterns. We invite families to spend time with us prior to enrollment so we may learn all about your baby. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

This is the time when children use their bodies, senses, and emerging problem-solving skills to learn about and make sense of their world in the ways most meaningful and effective for them. Our toddler educators give your toddler responsive, individualized attention to help build their skills. Activities range from the simple to the complex, with work areas arranged by subject. Montessori materials not typically found at other schools are used, as children choose activities based on their own interests. We focus on sensory and perception; self-help; language; physical and motor skills; social and emotional growth. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Infants

Our infant program encourages mental and physical development in a stimulating, age-appropriate environment. Classroom teachers reinforce infants’ development while maintaining respect for children's natural rhythms and daily schedule.

Toddler

Montessori program that encourages children to move and learn at their own pace. Toddler classrooms are filled with items that are designed for age appropriate learning and discovery.

Toddler

Montessori program that encourages children to move and learn at their own pace. Toddler classrooms are filled with items that are designed for age appropriate learning and discovery.

Primary

A 3-year Mixed-Age Community: Children from ages 3 to 6 years old, including kindergarteners, learn together in the same classroom. Program is designed so that children remain with the same teachers for three years, to create a consistent learning space.

Toddler

Montessori program that encourages children to move and learn at their own pace. Toddler classrooms are filled with items that are designed for age appropriate learning and discovery.

Preschool / Kindergarten

A 3-year Mixed-Age Community: Children from ages 3 to 6 years old, including kindergarteners, learn together in the same classroom. Program is designed so that children remain with the same teachers for three years, to create a consistent learning space.

Infants

Our infant program encourages mental and physical development in a stimulating, age-appropriate environment. Classroom teachers reinforce infants’ development while maintaining respect for children's natural rhythms and daily schedule.

Toddler

Montessori program that encourages children to move and learn at their own pace. Toddler classrooms are filled with items that are designed for age appropriate learning and discovery.

Toddler

Montessori program that encourages children to move and learn at their own pace. Toddler classrooms are filled with items that are designed for age appropriate learning and discovery.

Preschool / Kindergarten

A 3-year Mixed-Age Community: Children from ages 3 to 6 years old, including kindergarteners, learn together in the same classroom. Program is designed so that children remain with the same teachers for three years, to create a consistent learning space.

Infant Program

Infants in their truest form have a natural quest for knowledge. Given the chance, they want to learn and thrive. Spectrum Montessori at Woodbury provides just that opportunity to explore life in a peaceful, unpressured environment.

Toddler Program

Toddlers are curious and their curiosity should be fed. This is how they learn. Our program allows them to discover the world in which they live.

Toddler Program

Toddlers are curious and their curiosity should be fed. This is how they learn. Our program allows them to discover the world in which they live.

Primary Program

Our primary classroom is a mixed age environment with an expanded academic curriculum. The young child learns from the older child and from imitation. For the older child, learning is reinforced by providing an example to the younger ones.

Happy Home Daycare

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My daycare provides a safe, caring, and fun environment for children to learn, play, and grow. We focus on kindness, creativity, and early learning through games and activities.

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A warm, licensed infant care program for ages 6 weeks to 18 months. We provide gentle routines, individualized attention, a clean and calm environment, and nurturing care to support each baby’s early development.

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Our toddler program offers age‑appropriate learning through crafts, story time, outdoor play, and hands‑on activities. Children enjoy a fun, structured routine with plenty of exploration, social play, and healthy homemade meals each day.

Infant

At The Happy Kiddos Daycare, we offer a nurturing, fun, and safe environment where little ones learn through play every day. Our bilingual program includes singing, dancing, ABCs, numbers, colors, shapes, and sensory play.Organic food and eco-friendly cleaners. 15 years of experience.

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Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

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Infant Care (Walking Babies)

Infant Care (Walking–18 mo): Safe, nurturing environment with certified caregivers. Focus on sensory play, early milestones, feeding & nap routines. Daily updates keep parents connected while babies explore, learn, and grow with love and care.

Toddler Care Discovering Me For 13 to 24 months

We support your toddler in building connections between language development and motor skills, helping them complete tasks and respond effectively to their environment.

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Toddler care for 2 years-12 years

Welcome to Little Rainbow ! Our daycare operating hours are from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and are open M - F. At our daycare, we provide a culturally diverse learning environment by offering programs in Chinese. Availability is limited, so contact us today to learn more and schedule a tour!

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Fully licensed Small Family Day Care that has been in business since August of 2013. Danika's Home Childcare offers an age-appropriate curriculum which includes Math, Phonics, Writing, Reading, Outside Time, Arts & Crafts, and more. The weekly tuition includes Breakfast, Lunch, & 2-3 snacks per day

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Infants

- Visual Enhancement (images / colorful toys) - Language Development (music / interactive play) - Motor Skill Development (Gross and Fine) - Emotional Stability (safe environment / attachments) - Social Skills (familiar faces / play with others)

Toddlers

- Potty Training (express themselves and their needs) - Cognitive Skills (develop bigger vocabulary) - Fine and Gross Motor Skills (do tasks independently) - Emotional Skills (name their emotions / being positive) - Social Skills (playing and sharing with others)

MA Childcare

Weekly Tuition rates : $350 ( age 2 - 3 ); $330 ( age 3 and up) Mon- Fri 8:30am — 3:30 pm

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

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