Best Toddler Daycares in Irvine, CA
Montessori Unlimited is the largest nationwide community of Montessori schools. Your neighborhood center offers unique, genuine learning with the authentic Montessori Method. Our unique, mixed-age...
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.
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Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
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.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Montessori Unlimited is the largest nationwide community of Montessori schools. Your neighborhood center offers unique, genuine learning with the authentic Montessori Method. Our unique, mixed-age...
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.
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At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through hands-on, STEAM-inspired learning experiences. Classrooms are thoughtfully...
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.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Preschool
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Speaks Spanish
Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
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.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Montessori school offering programs from infancy through Kindergarten. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most...
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.
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Montessori school offering Spanish immersion toddler/preschool and elementary/middle school, in a purpose-built school building. Children gain thinking skills and independence through hands-on...
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.
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Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each...
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.
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Montessori school offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, in a purpose-built school building. Children gain knowledge, essential understanding, thinking skills, and strength of character...
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.
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Montessori school offering Spanish immersion toddler/preschool and elementary/middle school, in a purpose-built school building. Children gain thinking skills and independence through hands-on...
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.
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Spectrum Montessori at Portola Springs provides authentic Montessori education for children in a nurturing environment. The school follows traditional Montessori methods with mixed-age classrooms and...
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.
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Christian-based Montessori year-round school that is committed to providing high-quality education in an enriched environment where each child’s individual development is recognized and celebrated....
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.
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With 10+ years of experience in childcare and early childhood education, I am passionate about nurturing children I truly love. Located in Irvine, I provide a clean, safe, and loving home-like daycare...
Toddler Care
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.
Preschool Care
Our preschool program includes age‑appropriate learning, daily crafts, story time, outdoor play, and guided homework support. Children build early academic skills in a fun, structured environment with healthy meals provided each day.
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We offer a warm and safe environment where children can learn through play, build friendships, and grow emotionally and socially.
Happy Home Daycare
Happy home daycare
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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Home daycare providing childcare services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure...
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We offer children a caring and warm environment that's just like home. Our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental...
Toddler Daycare Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program
Speaks Spanish
Here is where little hands explore and little hearts grow. Our in-home daycare offers a multicultural, play-based program rooted in nature, creativity, and outdoor fun—designed for infants through...
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In-home family daycare located near the University area between Wholesome Choice market and University High School. Program offers age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Utilizing a play-based curriculum designed to inspire a...
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.
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Also offers: Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
Little Achievers Childcare offers a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. Located in a warm and welcoming home setting, we focus on fostering creativity,...
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Montessori Preschool Irvine provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children ages 1-6. Our Montessori curriculum fosters hands-on learning, creativity, independence, and...
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.
Preschool Program For 3-4 Years Do It MySelf!
Every moment is a chance to learn. Our Preschool Program uses play and joyful experiences to help prepare children for lifelong success.
Speaks Spanish
Provider offering a small, quality setting along with an environment for children to thrive in all areas of development including social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development...
Speaks Spanish
Early learning program centered on Dr. Maria Montessori's teaching philosophy. Program goal is to instill confidence and independence through learning. Activities and lessons focus on mathematics,...
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Faith-based preschool focused on creating a space for children and families to celebrate Christ-based principles. Program offers a planned curriculum and lessons focus on developing spiritual,...
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In-home early childhood program offering a dynamic, art-focused learning environment. Curriculum is based on AMI Montessori and Reggio Emilia teachings and principles. Children are encouraged to...
Speaks Spanish
Family childcare and preschool program offering a home-like environment that encourages children to learn through imagination, emotions, interests, and abilities. Curriculum focuses on visual...
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)
Infants
Also offers: Preschool
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In-home family daycare located near the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Warner Avenue. Children are given access to a daycare room directly next to the kitchen. Fenced outside play area is...
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Golden Daycare is a clean and nurturing environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your...
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I am a licensed childcare provider who is certified in Health and Safety, CPR, and First Aid. If you're looking for a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your little ones, Im here to help!
Speaks Spanish
Azi’s Little Adventures Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Great Park in Irvine, serving children ages 3 months to 6 years. The program is designed for families looking for consistent, small-group...
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Little Rainbow Daycare offers a safe, loving, and fun-filled environment where children can learn, play, and grow. With small group sizes, hands-on learning activities, healthy meals, and plenty of...
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A home-based childcare program teaches a combination of comprehensive curricula. Curriculum is theme-based with children learning through indoor and outdoor play along with daily circle time lessons. ...
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Home-based early childhood program for infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Curriculum encourages children to learn through play and hands-on activities. Daily schedule includes time for arts...
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Home-based child care program for infants and toddlers. Curriculum encourages children to learn through play and Montessori-based lessons. Daily activities include math, reading, science, practical...
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Program utilizing Abeka and Mother Goose Time curricula for preschoolers. Teachers focus on spiritual, physical, social, and cognitive development. Abeka’s preschool curriculum features a traditional...
Speaks Spanish
Christian-based preschool designed to meet the needs of the whole child by creating environments and experiences where a love for God is fostered and a Christ-Centered self-image for children is...
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MA Childcare provides a warm, play-based learning environment inspired by Montessori and Creative Curriculum principles. We focus on supporting children’s development through hands-on activities,...
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
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.
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Also offers: Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
Discover excellence in early childhood education at Irvine Early Childhood Center. Our newly renovated center offers a diverse curriculum emphasizing science, technology, art, engineering, and math...
Speaks Spanish
Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
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.
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Also offers: Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
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.
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Also offers: Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
WildJoy Childcare is a licensed home-based childcare program serving children ages 0–5 in a nurturing, structured environment. We offer full-day, half-day, evening, and overnight care to support...
Speaks Spanish
We provide a nurturing, fun, and safe environment where children learn through play every day. Our bilingual program features singing, dancing, ABCs, numbers, colors, shapes, and sensory play, along...
Speaks Spanish
Pady's Daycare Center is a licensed home family daycare in Irvine, CA, providing care for children ages 4months - 6years. We devote time and resources to ensure the best experience for your child....
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Daily Hugs Daycare provides a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where children receive attentive care in a family-style setting. The program is led by a provider with experience as a preschool...
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Premium daycare in Irvine offering a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Multilingual care in English, Farsi, Turkish, and German.
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Montessori School created to meet the increasing demand for a quality program. Center offers parents maximum scheduling flexibility. School serves toddlers from 1 year of age and walking and continues...
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Learning center offering programs that incorporate dynamic classroom instruction with caring, qualified teachers and enriching indoor and outdoor play experiences. Curriculum, various activities, and...
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A home daycare that develops curiosity, creativity, and learning, in a secure and safe space for your little one. Well-structured daily routine is provided that includes circle time, learning...
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Montessori School created to meet the increasing demand for a quality program. Center offers parents maximum scheduling flexibility. School serves toddlers from 1 year of age and walking and continues...
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What Parents Need to Know About Toddlers and Daycare
The childcare experts at Winnie answer some of the most common questions about toddlers and daycare.
FAQs About Irvine Toddler Daycares
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How many Irvine daycare programs accept toddlers?
- Based on current daycare data, 72 daycare programs in Irvine accept toddlers (1 - 2 years old) and 70 daycare programs in Irvine accept toddlers (2 - 3 years old)
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What is the weekly cost of daycare for a toddler in Irvine?
- The average weekly cost of daycare for a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3 is $395. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.
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What type of daycare schedules are available for toddlers attending daycare in Irvine?
- Out of 202 daycares that accept toddlers, 89% offer full time, 58% offer part time, and 15% offer drop-in.