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)
Michelson KinderCare
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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition & 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 Private 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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(949) 812-6222
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Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Montessori School
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(949) 262-0500
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1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 777-5185
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 77 students
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 653-0352
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
4199 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 4
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Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
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17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
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(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 25
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
Special Education School
2424 Se Bristol St Ste 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 812-6222
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 77 students
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 653-0352
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Montessori School
11 San Leandro
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 262-0500
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK | 35 students
53 Costero Aisle
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
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(949) 749-4215
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