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Child's World Preschool

18422 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 926125.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
1973
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About Child's World Preschool

Child's World Preschool is a licensed child care center in Irvine, California. The state has licensed it since August 7, 1973, for up to 92 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with before-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Apr 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2.9 to 6 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2.9 to 6 years old
ProgramsBefore-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentCooking, art, science
Staff-to-child ratio1:6 teacher-to-student ratio
Class size12 students per class
Daily lifePotty training: Children must be potty trained to attend our program.. Extended care: Extended Day Program, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Child's World Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$394
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$279

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$279

School age

Center$239
Home daycare$196

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Child's World Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Child's World Preschool since Apr 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
92 children
First licensed
1973
License number
#300600181
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Summary

4 visits since Apr 2023 · Last visit Jul 21, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 21, 2026Inspection
  2. Nov 12, 2025Inspection
  3. Nov 18, 2024Inspection
  4. Apr 18, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Child's World Preschool

Is Child's World Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 7, 1973.

Does Child's World Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Child's World Preschool since Apr 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Child's World Preschool care for?

92, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Child's World Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Child's World Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 786-9229 to ask.

What is Child's World Preschool's phone number?

(949) 786-9229.

Where is Child's World Preschool?

18422 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. The nearest other daycare we list is Light of Christ Lutheran Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).