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The Red Apple Preschool

Daycare center in Lake Forest, CA. 23532 el Toro Rd. Suite #1, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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The Red Apple Preschool in Lake Forest, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity30 children
Citations on file4
On the register since2012

About the program

The Red Apple Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Lake Forest, California, on the state register since 2012. It is licensed for 30 children and serves preschool ages.

The Red Apple Preschool provides early childhood education for children ages two to six in Lake Forest and surrounding areas.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. The Red Apple Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,100 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 304370817
Licence statusActive since 2012
Licensed capacity30 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file4Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0176 of 753 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints01 inspection visits · last visit November 2025

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.

Regulations cited

1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216.2(e) · 101216.1(b)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Maryam, Amir, and the teachers at The Red Apple Preschool have been like extended family to us over the 4+ years we have had our kids there as students. I rave about the school to anyone who will listen. The value is unparalleled with other schools. I know because every time I talk to other parents about everything we’ve gotten out of the school, whether it’s my kids’ love for teachers and learning, their reading…

LongSarah Le · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago

My daughter started at Red Apple when she was 2½, and now at almost 5, we still have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school. Maryam and Amir are outstanding owners - attentive, kind, and truly invested in every child’s growth and happiness. Over the years, my daughter has had amazing teachers who cared for her like their own. She still talks about her favorite teachers and how much she loves them! The…

Jamie Urquhart · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We had an amazing experience at The Red Apple. Our daughter was there for 2 years. She learned so much from the incredible teachers and staff. They are all great, and they really do care about the kids and their education! They were also very flexible with the days and hours our daughter was there so we could work around our work schedules and with different family members picking her up.

jaymes gordon · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

RedApple Preschool is such a wonderful place that all children can amazingly learn and grow both academically and emotionally. My kid fell far behind when he entered the school because the previous one basically taught nothing. The teachers in Red Apple really cared my child and helped him to get ready for kindergarten. Mr. Amir kept a smooth communication with parents and he was and still is a very kind person to…

Conan Ding · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

23532 el Toro Rd. Suite #1, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Questions about The Red Apple Preschool

Is The Red Apple Preschool licensed?

Yes. The Red Apple Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304370817), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has The Red Apple Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 4 citations for The Red Apple Preschool, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does The Red Apple Preschool take?

The Red Apple Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does The Red Apple Preschool cost?

The Red Apple Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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