Uc Irvine-early Childhood Education

501 Adobe Cir Rd Irvine, CA 92697
childcare.uci.edu

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)

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 Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
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Student Body

Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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)

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The average private school tuition in Irvine, CA is $16,686 for elementary schools and $22,466 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Irvine, CA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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