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U.C. Irvine-Early Childhood Education Center

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

501 Adobe Circle, Irvine, CA 92617

Visit website ↗(949) 824-2100Directions ↗Licensed for 118
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
1/28/2025
Total visits
4

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

The UC Irvine Early Childhood Education Center offers full-day preschool for children ages two to five years (until kindergarten eligibility). The center serves UCI student, staff, and faculty families as well as community families.

Ages served
2 years to 5 years old (or until eligible for kindergarten)
Hours
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Meals
Morning and afternoon snack, plus hot lunch each day

Programs

  • •Full-day preschool
  • •Two to three-year-old classrooms
  • •Three to five-year-old classroom

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC Accredited Program
  • ✓Established since 1989
  • ✓Teacher ratios: 1:6 (ages 2-3), 1:8 (ages 3-5)
  • ✓Serves UCI families and community families

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