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Michelson KinderCare

Daycare center in Irvine, CA. 3661 Michelson, Irvine, CA 92612

3.7 (15 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Michelson KinderCare in Irvine, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity80 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since1997

About the program

Michelson KinderCare is a licensed daycare center in Irvine, California, on the state register since 1997. It is licensed for 80 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Michelson KinderCare does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,100 a month.

Infant places320 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 304270395, 304270552
Licence statusActive since 1997
Licensed capacity80 children
Inspections on file6
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0176 of 753 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints06 inspection visits · last visit May 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

What parents say

We had a wonderful experience at Michelson KinderCare!. Our son who started on September 2022 and finished in May 30/2025, was truly happy there every single day. The teachers are warm, professional, and always accessible. Each day was full of new, engaging activities, and we loved getting daily updates and photos through the app, it really helped us feel connected. The center is very organized and caring. We only…

Marisabel Andrade · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We are from Japan, and our daughter Mila attended KinderCare from December 2020 to December 2021, between the ages of 2 and 3. Every morning, she was excited to go, and she always came home smiling, clearly having had a wonderful day. The nurturing environment and engaging activities made her early learning experience joyful and enriching. Thanks to her time at KinderCare, Mila developed a strong foundation in…

Tomoyuki Nakagome · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our toddler is happy here and has learned so much at this daycare. The teachers including the director and assistant director are very helpful and truly care for the children. We feel safe dropping her off at this center.

RealLifeGoogleUser · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

My son attended Michelson KinderCare from February 2019 through March 2021 (on and off during COVID). The staff became an extension of our family and we greatly appreciated the care and attention our son received. He still talks about Miss Pinky, Miss Bertha, Miss Mina, Miss Mary, and Miss Allie at his "old school" (we moved to a pre-school closer to home). We are forever grateful to Michelson staff and would…

Jessica Williams · 4/5 on Google · 5 years ago
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Getting there

3661 Michelson, Irvine, CA 92612

Questions about Michelson KinderCare

Is Michelson KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Michelson KinderCare holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304270395, 304270552), with a licensed capacity of 80 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Michelson KinderCare had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Michelson KinderCare, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Michelson KinderCare take?

Michelson KinderCare is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Michelson KinderCare cost?

Michelson KinderCare does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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