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The Red Apple Preschool

23532 El Toro Rd. Suite #1, Lake Forest, CA 926305.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2012
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About The Red Apple Preschool

The Red Apple Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lake Forest, California. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2012, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Oct 2023, with 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 – 6
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 – 6
EnrichmentMusic & Movement Club, Service Learning Club
Daily lifePotty training: Potty Training support
Discounts50% off second month (new families)
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Red Apple 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 The Red Apple Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Red Apple Preschool since Oct 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
2012
License number
#304370817
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Summary

4 visits since Oct 2023 · Last visit Dec 17, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 4, 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. Dec 17, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Nov 14, 2025Visit
  3. Nov 22, 2024Visit
  4. Oct 12, 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 The Red Apple Preschool

Is The Red Apple Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2012.

Does The Red Apple Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Red Apple Preschool since Oct 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Red Apple Preschool care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Red Apple Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Red Apple Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 460-9221 to ask.

What is The Red Apple Preschool's phone number?

(949) 460-9221.

Where is The Red Apple Preschool?

23532 El Toro Rd. Suite #1, Lake Forest, CA 92630. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Children's School House, 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).