Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Uc Irvine-early Childhood Education
About the School
- At Early Childhood Education Center, our philosophy is based on the Piagetian principle that children develop and learn in sequential stages by being actively involved in their environment.
- We provide an enriched environment that furnishes materials that can be used according to a child's developmental level.
- We encourage free choice in order to foster independence and develop confident and competent children.
- We encourage family involvement and work towards incorporating respect and dignity for every culture.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- At Early Childhood Education Center, our philosophy is based on the Piagetian principle that children develop and learn in sequential stages by being actively involved in their environment. We provide an enriched environment that furnishes materials that can be used according to a child's developmental level. We encourage free choice in order to foster independence and develop confident and competent children. We encourage family involvement and work towards incorporating respect and dignity for every culture.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Uc Irvine-early Childhood Education?
The application deadline for Uc Irvine-early Childhood Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Uc Irvine-early Childhood Education is California University Fce High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is TVT Community Day School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is University Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 159 students
Montessori School
101 Russell Pl
Irvine, CA 92617
(949) 854-6030
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
4199 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS | 295 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Jewish
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 282 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
4199 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Jewish
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1000 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-5485
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Jewish
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 77 students
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 653-0352
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
Special Education School
2424 Se Bristol St Ste 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 812-6222
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1000 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-5485
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 159 students
Montessori School
101 Russell Pl
Irvine, CA 92617
(949) 854-6030
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS | 295 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Jewish
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 282 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Amalfi Dr.
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6250
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 881 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
1.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(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
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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