We welcome you with a smile. We look forward to encouraging and teaching your child to grow and learn ever yday.
We take every moment as a golden opportunity to complete what we were unable to finish yesterday. We are here for you and your child!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 76 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
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- We welcome you to Bearpaw, Irvine KinderCare. The moment you walk through our doors, you will feel the warmth and excitement that our wonderful teachers bring to this center. We pride ourselves in the longevity of our staff. Many of our teachers have been here for four or more years. Our teachers each have their own unique talents and ideas to enhance our excellent curriculum. Our curriculum focuses on academic, emotional, and social development in an engaging atmosphere. We offer care to children agessix weekstotwelve years, and every classroom is designed to encourage growth of the whole child. All of our programs offer exploration in dramatic play, art,math, science, and literacy. We warmly welcome you into our family, and look forward to celebrating your child’s success with you!
- Our center adheres to the highest safety, cleanliness and maintenance standards. This center is accessible via single-entry security with keypad access, with daily sign-in/out and strict parent/guardian identification procedures. The Center has a secured entry door with a keypad. Photo I.D. checks are required for all pick-ups. The playground has alarmed security gates. The Center conducts fire and earthquake drills. There is also an onsite Health and Safety Coordinator.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 2 years, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- 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), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bearpaw KinderCare?
The application deadline for Bearpaw KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bearpaw KinderCare located?
Bearpaw KinderCare is located in the El Camino Real neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in El Camino Real.
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