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Marco Polo Children's School

17861 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 926144.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
168
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2019
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About Marco Polo Children's School

Marco Polo Children's School is a licensed child care center in Irvine, California. The state has licensed it since January 3, 2019, for up to 168 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Reggio Emilia approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits since Jan 2022, with 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months to 5 years old
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
168 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months to 5 years old
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Mandarin (Chinese) immersion), Reggio Emilia
Daily lifePotty training: Children must be toilet trained and 3 years old by August of the school year
Licensed capacity168 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Marco Polo Children's School 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).

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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 Marco Polo Children's School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits to Marco Polo Children's School since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
168 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#304371246
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits since Jan 2022 · Last visit Apr 29, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 29, 2026Visit
  2. Mar 26, 2026Visit
  3. Feb 19, 2026Visit
  4. Jan 29, 2026Inspection
  5. Jan 29, 2026Visit
  6. Jan 29, 2025Inspection
  7. Jun 26, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  8. Jun 25, 2024Visit
  9. Jun 21, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 3
  10. Feb 20, 2024Inspection
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Feb 17, 2022Inspection
  2. Feb 2, 2022Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  3. Jan 28, 2022Visit

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 Marco Polo Children's School

Is Marco Polo Children's School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 3, 2019.

Does Marco Polo Children's School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits to Marco Polo Children's School since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Marco Polo Children's School care for?

168, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Marco Polo Children's School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Marco Polo Children's School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 333-5388 to ask.

What is Marco Polo Children's School's phone number?

(949) 333-5388.

Where is Marco Polo Children's School?

17861 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614. The nearest other daycare we list is Irvine Montessori School, 0.2 miles away.

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