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4572 Sandburg Way (Portable), Irvine, CA
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Turtle Rock Preschool is a licensed child care center in Irvine, California. The state has licensed it since September 28, 2006, for up to 136 children, serving infants.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $750 to $2,775.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits since Sep 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | InfantsFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Extended hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Discount for payment via automatic ACH debit |
| Transportation | Transportation (Pick-up service from Turtle Rock Elementary and Bonita Canyon School) |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Turtle Rock Preschool lists monthly tuition from $750 to $2,775. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After-School Academy, for 1st through 3rd graders | $750 |
| Infant (8 weeks – 12 months) and Toddler (12 – 24 months), 5-day schedule | $2,775 |
| Junior Pre-Kindergarten | $1,610 |
| Junior Pre-Kindergarten, 9/2/2022 thru 9/1/2023 birthdates | $2,150 |
| Preschool, 3-day schedule | $1,875 |
| Preschool, 9/2/2023 thru 9/1/2024 birthdates | $2,520 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Optional Before & After-School Program | $4,100 |
| Pre-Kindergarten | $15,250 |
| Pre-Kindergarten, 9/2/2021 thru 9/1/2022 birthdates | $20,350 |
| Private Kindergarten, Core Program (8:30am – 2:30pm) | $17,300 |
| Waitlist / Application Fee | $125 |
State record
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Turtle Rock Preschool since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.
10 visits since Sep 2022 · Last visit Jun 16, 2026
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them
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4572 Sandburg Way (Portable), Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA 92612 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4552 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA
3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA 92612 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Irvine, CA 92612 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Irvine, CA 92612 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Irvine, CA 92612 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Irvine, CA 92612 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 28, 2006.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Turtle Rock Preschool since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $750 to $2,775, as it lists it.
(949) 854-7611.
1 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612. The nearest other daycare we list is Village Montessori School of Irvine, 0.8 miles away.