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The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care

17415 Magnolia Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 927084.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$239
year first licensed
1973
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About

About The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care

The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care is a licensed child care center in Fountain Valley, California. The state has licensed it since November 6, 1973, for up to 80 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits since Apr 2022, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals provided

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Beachpoint Church)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Open all day on many days that schools are closed to students
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (walks children to and from the adjacent elementary school)
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $239 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 Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
80 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
1973
License number
#300600313
Also at this site
Facility #304270549: School-age program
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Summary

10 visits since Apr 2022 · Last visit Jun 10, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, 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. Jun 10, 2026InspectionFacility #304270549
  2. Jun 10, 2026InspectionFacility #300600313
  3. Nov 6, 2024InspectionFacility #300600313
  4. Nov 6, 2024InspectionFacility #304270549
  5. May 8, 2024VisitFacility #300600313
  6. Mar 15, 2024VisitFacility #300600313Type A 0 · Type B 0
  7. Apr 10, 2023InspectionFacility #300600313
  8. Apr 10, 2023InspectionFacility #304270549
  9. Apr 19, 2022InspectionFacility #300600313
  10. Apr 19, 2022InspectionFacility #304270549

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 Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care

Is The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 6, 1973.

Does The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 847-4844 to ask.

What is The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care's phone number?

(714) 847-4844.

Where is The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &School-Age Care?

17415 Magnolia Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. The nearest other daycare we list is Tamura CDC Preschool, 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).