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U.C. Irvine-Verano Preschool

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

3300 South Verano Road, Irvine, CA 92617

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
12/10/2024
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

UCI Children's Center operates five licensed early care and education centers serving children from three months to twelve years, grounded in developmentally appropriate practice. Teachers hold Child Development Permits and the centers follow Title 22 regulations and Title 5 California Educational Code.

Philosophy
Developmentally appropriate practice, which is an approach to teaching grounded in the research on how young children develop and learn and in what is known about effective early education. Centers provide nurturing and engaging environments where children make connections, are supported in their desire to explore and develop into healthy, compassionate, and creative individuals.
Ages served
Three months to twelve years
Outdoor
Outdoor Classroom at the Early Childhood Education Center

Programs

  • •Early Childhood Education Center
  • •Extended Day Center
  • •Children's Center
  • •Infant Toddler Center

Highlights

  • ✓Over 50 years of experience providing early care and education
  • ✓All centers licensed by Department of Social Services-Community Care Licensing Division
  • ✓Teachers maintain Child Development Permits from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • ✓Follows Title 22 rules and Title 5 California Educational Code Regulations

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