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Mariners Church Preschool

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

5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Visit website ↗(949) 769-8261Directions ↗Licensed for 152
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/8/2025
Total visits
8

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

Mariners Church Preschool is a ministry of Mariners Church designed to meet the needs of the whole child through Christ-centered education. The school provides a nurturing, play-based environment with weekly chapel time and daily biblical activities to foster spiritual growth and a love for learning.

Philosophy
Young children grow and develop best in a nurturing, co-learning environment guided by intentional, child-centered practices. Teachers develop authentic, meaningful relationships with each child in an interactive, play-based environment where children acquire foundations for reading, writing, logical thinking and problem-solving.
Religious
Christian (Christ-centered ministry of Mariners Church with weekly chapel time and daily biblical activities)

Programs

  • •Weekly chapel time
  • •Daily child-focused biblical activities

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