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St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center

1250 E Heim Avenue, Orange, CA 928655.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
1985

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About St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center

St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Orange, California. The state has licensed it since August 30, 1985, for up to 170 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Mar 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-based

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through age five
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
170 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday from 7:00 am–6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through age five
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran), Play-based
CurriculumOne in Christ, Zoo-phonics, Get Set for School
Daily lifePotty training: Teachers support potty-training process
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
AccreditationOther accreditation (WASC and NLSA)
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center 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 St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center since Mar 2023. 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
170 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
1985
License number
#300605927
Also at this site
Facility #304270595: Infant center
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Summary

5 visits since Mar 2023 · Last visit Sep 5, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, 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. Sep 5, 2025InspectionFacility #300605927
  2. May 9, 2025InspectionFacility #304270595
  3. Jul 24, 2023InspectionFacility #300605927
  4. Jul 24, 2023InspectionFacility #304270595
  5. Mar 17, 2023VisitFacility #300605927

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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Questions about St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center

Is St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 30, 1985.

Does St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center since Mar 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center care for?

170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 637-2416 to ask.

What is St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center's phone number?

(714) 637-2416.

Where is St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center?

1250 E Heim Avenue, Orange, CA 92865. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood Montessori Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

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