Creative Minds
Daycare center in Mission Viejo, CA. 23421 Madero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
About the program
Creative Minds is a licensed daycare center in Mission Viejo, California, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 156 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Creative Minds Irvine is a preschool program serving children aged 18 to 72 months using Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired methods.
The program follows a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Creative Minds 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
Open the state record →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
101229(a)(1) · 101429(a)(2)(C)3 · 101427(j)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We love our teachers at Creative Minds Irvine. First people we trusted with our littles and so happy that we found them when we moved to SoCal! Our kids get to grow their voice and create art!
Alexis B · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy son went here from age 18 months to 4 1/2 years of age. This has been the absolute best decision. Inoka, Martha, Debra and all the other teachers there are warm, friendly, and I love the emphasis on the arts and projects. My son eats VERY well there and had developed great eating habits due entirely because of the healthy delicious meals they provide. I chose this school over any of the Montessori because it's…
Jeremy Ficarola · 5/5 on Google · a year agoCreative Mind Irvine is honestly amazing! The teachers (Ms. Inoka, Ms. Martha, and Ms. Debora) are super sweet and take such good care of the kids. They really treat them like their own. There are so many fun activities every day, baking, crafts, Reggio painting, stories, games, yoga and meditation! The kids are always busy learning and creating, and they get so excited to go in the morning. I also love how they…
Rachana Kodagana Balakrishna · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI can’t say enough good things about Miss Inoka, Miss Martha, and Miss Debra, they are, attentive, and experienced care takers. The highest compliments I can pay is that I felt safe leaving my daughter with them. I felt peace of mind knowing that she was not only cared for, but loved. I highly recommended Creative Minds day care.
Tony T · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
23421 Madero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Questions about Creative Minds
Is Creative Minds licensed?
Yes. Creative Minds holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 304371674), with a licensed capacity of 156 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Creative Minds had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Creative Minds, 1 of them Type A, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Creative Minds take?
Creative Minds is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Creative Minds cost?
Creative Minds does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
