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U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center

501 Adobe Cir, Irvine, CA 926173.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
1995
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About

About U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center

U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in Irvine, California. The state has licensed it since August 24, 1995, for up to 118 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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

Meals providedNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Two years to five years of age (or until eligible for kindergarten)
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30-5:30 pm Monday-Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesTwo years to five years of age (or until eligible for kindergarten)
ProgramsFull-time care and preschool
Staff-to-child ratio1:6 preschoolers age 2-3; 1:8 preschoolers age 3-5
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1989
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education 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 U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center since Jan 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
118 children
First licensed
1995
License number
#300607140
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Summary

5 visits since Jan 2023 · Last visit Aug 19, 2026

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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection
  2. Feb 28, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Oct 17, 2024Inspection
  4. Jan 4, 2023Inspection
  5. Jan 4, 2023Visit

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 U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center

Is U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 24, 1995.

Does U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center care for?

118, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center's hours?

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

How much does U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 824-2100 to ask.

What is U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center's phone number?

(949) 824-2100.

Where is U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center?

501 Adobe Cir, Irvine, CA 92617.

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