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Best El Camino Real Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 231 students in the neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA.
25% of private preschools in El Camino Real are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Private Preschools in the neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bearpaw KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
1 Bear Paw
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 552-3222
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4876 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-4533
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Dreamland Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5101 Walnut Ave
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-3367
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Irvine KinderCare
Irvine KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
5396 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-6808
Gr: NS-PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in the neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA?
4 private preschools are located in the neighborhood of El Camino Real, Irvine, CA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Elmino Real, Irvine?
25% of private preschools in the neighborhood of Elmino Real, Irvine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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