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Jenny Hart Early Education Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

4445 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/5/2025
Total visits
7

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Jenny Hart Early Education Center is a full-day Christian preschool serving ages 2-5 in Irvine, operated as a ministry of Shepherd's Grove Presbyterian Church. The program emphasizes play-based learning with Christ-centered education and focuses on social-emotional growth and brain development through sensory play and learning centers.

Philosophy
Play-based program focused on overall child development through establishing trust, building strong relationships with children and families, and providing loving interactions in an emotionally enriched environment. Emphasizes social-emotional growth through relationship-building and promotes brain development through sensory play and thoughtfully designed learning centers.
Ages served
2-5 years (includes classes for 2 years, 2.9-3.8 years, 3-4 years, 3.9-4 years, 4-5 years, and 5-6 years Kindergarten)
Religious
Christian preschool; ministry of Shepherd's Grove Presbyterian Church

Programs

  • •Blue Alligators (2 years)
  • •Brown Bears (2.9-3.8 years bridge class)
  • •Purple Caterpillars (3-4 years)
  • •Yellow Ducks (3.9-4 years bridge class)
  • •Red Dinosaurs (4-5 years)
  • •Kindergarten (5-6 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based learning with Christ-centered education
  • ✓Small, personalized classroom environments
  • ✓Pre-K preparation using Alpha Friends, Open Court, and Handwriting Without Tears
  • ✓California State Standards alignment for Kindergarten

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Specific hours, Outdoor play details, Meals provided, Teacher-to-student ratio, Calendar/enrollment dates. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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