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Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool

1601 Marguerite, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
1976
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About Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool

Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Corona Del Mar, California. The state has licensed it since April 8, 1976, for up to 114 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Oct 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Child care center
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Hours today
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
114 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist)
CurriculumHoughton Mifflin curriculum
EnrichmentMy Morning at Preschool, Early Birds Program, Chefs 2B, Si Se Puede!, Art Through The Ages, ABC's of Science/1 2 3's Of Math
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Newport Center United Methodist Church 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).

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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 Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
114 children
First licensed
1976
License number
#300600710
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Summary

3 visits since Oct 2021 · Last visit Jul 9, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 9, 2025Inspection
  2. Jul 28, 2023Inspection
  3. Oct 22, 2021Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1

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 Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool

Is Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 8, 1976.

Does Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool care for?

114, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 644-0740 to ask.

What is Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?

(949) 644-0740.

Where is Newport Center United Methodist Church Preschool?

1601 Marguerite, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625. The nearest other daycare we list is Catalyst Kids-Del Mar Lincoln, 0.3 miles away.

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