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Best School-Age Care in Irvine

Top 20 licensed programs serving kids ages 5–17, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

41 school-age programs
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Orange County

2022 median
$1,705
/ month
infant
$1,220
/ month
toddler
$1,099
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

Irvine has 41 licensed programs serving school-age children (5+). This mix includes School-Age Centers focused on before/after school, plus Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover older kids. California caps school-age ratios at 1:14.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Click any listing for the full inspection history and complaint record.

Whether you need before-school drop-off, after-school pickup, or full-day summer care, this list covers the top programs in your area. Each facility page includes current tuition (when the owner has published it), schedule options, and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 School-Age Programs in Irvine

1

Bright Horizons Irvine

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 25
2

Catalyst Kids-canyon View

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 105
3

Catalyst Kids-deerfield

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 70
4

Catalyst Kids-myford

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 105
5

Catalyst Kids-orchard Hills

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 105
6

Catalyst Kids-springbrook

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 70
7

Catalyst Kids-stonegate

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 177
8

Catalyst Kids-university Park

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 70
9

Catalyst Kids-vista Verde

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 105
10

Catalyst Kids-woodbury

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 105
11

Club J

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 75
12

Creeker's Club

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 73
13

Everbrook Academy

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 14
14

Kiddie Academy of Irvine

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 28
15

Kids Stuff Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 96
16

Kids Stuff Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 90
17

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 14
18

Rainbow Rising - Alderwood

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 105
19

Rainbow Rising - Beacon Park

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 120
20

Rainbow Rising - Bonita Canyon

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Irvine

Capacity: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed school-age care programs are in Irvine?
Irvine has 41 licensed programs serving school-age children (5+). This includes dedicated school-age centers, before-and-after-school programs, and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age.
What does school-age care include?
School-age programs typically offer before-school care (early-morning drop-off), after-school care (pickup from school or walk-over from nearby campuses), full-day care on non-school days, and summer camp programs. Activities usually mix homework support, enrichment (art, sports, STEM), and supervised free time.
How much does after-school care cost in Irvine?
Costs vary by schedule (before-only, after-only, or both) and whether summer/break care is bundled. Contact facilities directly for current rates.
What should I look for when choosing a school-age program?
Check the pickup logistics (does the program walk kids over from your school?), homework-help structure, summer camp availability, and outdoor/gym space. Ask about behavior policies, how staff supervises older kids with more independence, and whether the program partners with local schools for coordinated pickup.

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