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Mariners Church Preschool

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Faith-based
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Visit website ↗(949) 769-8261Directions ↗Licensed for 26
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/8/2025
Total visits
5

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 preschool fosters spiritual growth while cultivating a love for learning through play-based, child-centered practices.

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; ministry of Mariners Church with Christ-centered focus, weekly chapel time, and daily biblical activities

Programs

  • •Play-based learning
  • •Biblical activities
  • •Weekly chapel

Highlights

  • ✓Christ-centered curriculum
  • ✓Interactive, play-based environment
  • ✓Focus on spiritual and academic development
  • ✓Child-centered teaching practices

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