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18492 Vanderlip Avenue D1, Santa Ana, CA
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Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center is a licensed infant center in Tustin, California. The state has licensed it since December 19, 1995, for up to 15 children, serving infants and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition from $89 to $360.50.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits since Jul 2023, with 3 Type A and 16 Type B citations.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Enrichment | Music and Movement Program, Chapel, Spirit Time |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infant room 1:3, Toddler room 1:4 |
| Class size | Infant room 6, toddler room 8 |
| Staff | Well trained, well qualified, and educated in child development |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (van transportation from elementary schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center lists weekly tuition from $89 to $360.50. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $394 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Day - Kindergarten, Full Time | $168 |
| Full Day - Kindergarten, M-W-F | $125.50 |
| Full Day - Kindergarten, Tue-Thurs | $89 |
| Green Room, Full Time | $292 |
| Green Room, M-W-F | $201 |
| Green Room, Tue-Thur | $142 |
| Infants & Toddlers, Full Time | $360.50 |
| Yellow Room, Full Time | $287 |
| Yellow Room, M-W-F | $194.50 |
| Yellow Room, Tue-Thurs | $136.50 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| School Age Non-TUSD | $30 |
State record
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center since Jul 2023. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 16 Type B citations across those visits.
10 visits since Jul 2023 · Last visit Jan 29, 2026
Type A citations 3 · Type B citations 16, as the state counts them
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FAQ
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 19, 1995.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center since Jul 2023. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 16 Type B citations across those visits.
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $89 to $360.50, as it lists it.
(714) 544-5510.
1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Paul's Episcopal Church Pre-School, 0.1 miles away.