Christ Church By The Sea UM Children Center is a community of people mostly from Newport Beach and Costa Mesa who gather weekly on the Balboa Peninsula to celebrate the love of god and to grow in faith together through learning, praying, having fun, and serving others.
We are young, seniors and every age in between.
We love the tiniest ones in our midst, celebrate the creativity and wisdom of children, and rejoice in the exuberance of youth.
We are grateful for the variety of experience and knowledge which comes with adulthood and appreciate the wisdom of our elders.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
197
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
1 acre
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: DO ALL THE GOOD YOU CAN, IN ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN, AS LONG AS YOU CAN.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Christ Church By The Sea United Methodist Children Center often compared to?
Christ Church By The Sea United Methodist Children Center is often viewed alongside schools like Carden Hall by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Christ Church By The Sea United Methodist Children Center?
The application deadline for Christ Church By The Sea United Methodist Children Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Christ Church By The Sea United Methodist Children Center located?
Christ Church By The Sea United Methodist Children Center is located in the Balboa Peninsula neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA.
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The nearest high school to Christ Church By The Sea United Methodist Children Center is Newport Academy Day School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carden Hall (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Andrews Presbyterian Preschool (1.1 miles away)
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Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
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2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-3803
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-3803
5.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
300 Fischer Ave
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(714) 437-1700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
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Gr: PK-8 | 744 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
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Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
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Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
8.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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657 Victoria Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Tuition listed
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3025 Deodar Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-3803
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-3803
5.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 744 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
8.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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657 Victoria Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Tuition listed
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 744 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15881 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 891-9921
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 891-9921
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 94 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
600 Saint Andrews Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 574-2234
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 574-2234
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 217 students
Newport Academy Day School
Alternative School
1111 Bayside Drive-suite 250
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(888) 531-9923
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(888) 531-9923
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Carden Hall
(2)
1541 Monrovia Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12111 Buaro Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 69 students Tuition listed
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Alternative School
1860 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
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Newport Academy Day School
Alternative School
1111 Bayside Drive-suite 250
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(888) 531-9923
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(888) 531-9923
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
1000 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-5485
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-5485
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Newport Beach
Alternative School
20371 Irvine Ave Bldg A Ste 170
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 252-9275
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 252-9275
4.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
4.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 562 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Carden Hall
(2)
1541 Monrovia Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12111 Buaro Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 69 students Tuition listed
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Alternative School
1860 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
St. Joachim Elementary School ![St. Joachim Elementary School Photo - St. Joachim 's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Extended Day group]( "St. Joachim Elementary School Photo - St. Joachim 's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Extended Day group")
(Catholic)
1964 Orange Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7411
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7411
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Woodland Child Devt Center
Special Program Emphasis
2025 Garden Ln
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 650-3256
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 650-3256
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
600 Saint Andrews Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 574-2234
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 574-2234
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 217 students
Carden Hall
(2)
1541 Monrovia Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12111 Buaro Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 69 students Tuition listed
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Alternative School
1860 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
St. Joachim Elementary School ![St. Joachim Elementary School Photo - St. Joachim 's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Extended Day group]( "St. Joachim Elementary School Photo - St. Joachim 's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Extended Day group")
(Catholic)
1964 Orange Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7411
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7411
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Newport Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1327 West Balboa Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6965
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6965
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Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Newport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East 15th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6970
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6970
0.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Horace Ensign Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Cliff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 875 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Newport Harbor High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,084 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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