Licensed for
82
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center and infant center
Kindercare Learning Center
Irvine · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 1997. No serious violations in 4 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
1997
The state issued this child care center licence on July 23, 1997.
Type A findings
0
across 4 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about Kindercare Learning Center?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 66 children and an infant center for 16.
Child Care Center, licence 304270395
Licensed for 66 children since 1997. The state has 4 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed July 23, 1997
Latest recorded visit: May 8, 2026
Licence number304270395
Type A findings
0
Across 4 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 4 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size66 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 1 other visit4
Visit dates and visit types, licence 304270395
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 304270395 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 304270552
Licensed for 16 children since 1999. The state has 4 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed January 27, 1999
Latest recorded visit: May 8, 2026
Licence number304270552
Type A findings
0
Across 4 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
0
Across 4 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity16 children
- State visits on file3 inspection visits, 1 other visit4
Visit dates and visit types, licence 304270552
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 304270552 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
The 5 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
0.7mi
University Park Elementary
Irvine Unified
Scope Score 79Solid · 67th percentile
0.8mi
Westpark Elementary
Irvine Unified
Scope Score 89Strong · 92nd percentile
1.2mi
Culverdale Elementary
Irvine Unified
Scope Score 79Solid · 67th percentile
1.3mi
Meadow Park Elementary
Irvine Unified
Scope Score 88Strong · 91st percentile
1.7mi
Turtle Rock Elementary
Irvine Unified
Scope Score 95Strong · 98th percentile
See all 35 TK campuses in Irvine →
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit Kindercare Learning Center, and what should I ask?
Call (949) 786-7330 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 82 children across two licences (66 child care, 16 infant). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 5 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
0.2mi
Not scoredOlam Jewish Montessori of Beth Jacob
Irvine · Child care center and infant center · Licensed for 53 children
0.5mi
Not scoredUniversity Synagogue Preschool
Irvine · Child care center · Licensed for 90 children
0.5mi
Not scoredLight of Christ Lutheran Preschool
Irvine · Child care center · Licensed for 59 children
0.6mi
Not scoredWestpark Montessori School of Irvine I
Irvine · Child care center and infant center · Licensed for 167 children
0.6mi
Not scoredRainbow Rising - Culverdale
Irvine · School-age care center · Licensed for 189 children
See all preschools in Irvine →
Distance is a straight line from Kindercare Learning Center. Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 304270395, first issued July 23, 1997. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
4 state visits on file for licence 304270395, with no Type A finding and no Type B finding across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 82 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. 35 public and charter campuses in Irvine have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (949) 786-7330 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
Inspection reports ↗ · Parent reviews on Winnie ↗ · Pre-K vs TK vs preschool in California: a 2026 parent’s guide · Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio