How many licensed daycares are in Irvine?

There are 234 licensed daycare facilities in Irvine, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Irvine?

Irvine has 112 Family Child Care Home, 53 Child Care Center, 41 School Age Child Care Center, 26 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Irvine rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 81% of facilities in Irvine have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Irvine?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Irvine charge approximately $1,705/month for infants, $1,220/month for toddlers, and $1,099/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,299/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Irvine

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234 facilities

81% clean

54 avg cap.

12,522

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

+10

New this year

-1

Closed this year

14 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Irvine

Irvine has 234 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in Orange County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (112), followed by 53 Child Care Centers, 41 School Age Child Care Centers, 26 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 54 children, and 81% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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