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Best Daycares in Irvine, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Irvine's 126 daycares, 121 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.

The local market includes 85 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Irvine. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.

126
Daycares
121
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Irvine

69(55%)
52(41%)
5(4%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Irvine: 4.5 (Sample of 126).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Irvine: 5.0 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Irvine: 4.5 (Sample of 126).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Irvine

Bright Horizons Irvine
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons Irvine
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons Irvine
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Canyon View
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Deerfield
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Hicks Canyon
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Myford
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Oak Creek
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Orchard Hills
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Plaza Vista
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Springbrook
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Stonegate
Irvine, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Irvine?
There are 126 licensed child care providers in Irvine.
What percentage of Irvine daycares have high quality ratings?
96% of Irvine daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in Irvine?
85 center-based providers operate in Irvine.
How do Irvine daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
Irvine daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
Is there financial help for childcare in California?
California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California

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