This center staff has eighty five years of combined Early Childhood Education experience combined.The staff is passionate and striving to make a difference in each child's life by inculcating life time learning skills.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: More than daycare, it’s KinderCare!
- Welcome to Michelson KinderCare. We offer care for children ages six weeks to six years old. Our preschool program is a research based curriculum to enhance whole child development. As you walk through the classrooms you’ll notice engaged teachers and a stimulating learning environment. Our teachers are committed and dedicated to inculcate life-time learning skills and to make a difference in each child’s life. Thank you for including us in your child’s growing years.
- Our center adheres to highest safety and maintenance standards.There is an on-site Health and Safety Coordinator. All the staff is CPR and First Aid certified.This center has a secured entry door with a key pad and the playground has alarmed security gates.The center conducts fire and earthquake drills.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 WEEKS, Max Age - 6 YEARS
- NACCRRA, CalWorks, Children's Home Society and Orange County Department of Education - Refer Parents to: http://www.ocgov.com/childcare/financial.asp for information on how to enroll
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Michelson KinderCare?
The application deadline for Michelson KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Michelson KinderCare located?
Michelson KinderCare is located in the Rancho San Joaquin neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Michelson KinderCare is Macbeth Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Children's School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine (0.6 miles away)
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Miles
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The Children's School
Special Education School
2424 Se Bristol St Ste 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 812-6222
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 812-6222
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
11 San Leandro
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 262-0500
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 262-0500
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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4199 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
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Special Program Emphasis
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
1.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Children's School
Special Education School
2424 Se Bristol St Ste 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 812-6222
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 812-6222
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
Irvine Montessori School
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
11 San Leandro
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 262-0500
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 262-0500
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
53 Costero Aisle
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
1.2 miles
Gr: PK | 35 students
Irvine Montessori School
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
Leport Montessori Irvine Mandarin
Montessori School
3935 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
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Rank:
10/
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25 San Carlo
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6300
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6300
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Paseo Westpark
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 West Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6700
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6700
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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50 Blue Lake South
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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