Top Rated 15 Schools in Irvine, CA - A Guide for Parents and Students

jpetticord We loved having our daughter at LePort Irvine Westpark. This was her first experience with childcare (she had a nanny from 5M to 15M) and Im so glad it was. Ms. Andrea and Ms. Diona were patient and loving caretakers and the Administrative staff and assistant teachers were so friendly under every circumstance. We had tears at drop off in the beginning, but soon our daughter was happy to join her class every morning. During her time at LePort, I would say that her verbal skills and ability to focus on tasks for longer really started to take off. We only left because we moved to another state for a new job- wed happily re-enroll if we came back.

Manash Deb Worst daycare I ever saw! They charge you $2k for enrollment to never return, closes down centers at random and make you suffer!

Donghee Chang I can say it is the best school in Irvine. My son didnt speak English at first, but all the teachers and staff did their best to understand him and help him belong in class with his friends. All staff are very friendly and supportive. Although we are leaving due to relocation, we will never forget the good memories we had this school. Thank you all. We will miss you very much.

Maddox McCoy Didnt let me join the school for "being homeless" even though in my past I had straight As

Levi Angel Pretty good school in general. I just wish the so called “gangsters” at our school didn’t act like they grew up in the ghetto, they literally live in gated communities.

Zainab Khan If you want to get yelled at soccer moms constantly for “cutting the line “ just so their 8 year old can ride something then go to their annual carnival! This school needs to control the parents...

Dmitrii Malnev My son was only 1 year old when he started attending Redwood little school. I thought that it will take a couple weeks for him to get used to everything, but they have such a friendly and warm atmosphere there that in a few days he was able to stay for a whole day! My son loves Svitlana and her daughter Anna and he always smiles when he comes to their daycare! I can say for sure that they love what they are doing, and it makes kids feel happy and safe in their daycare. They provide the best organic food (made fresh daily) for kids and also they have a separate room, where kids can sleep in their own beds. This is the best daycare in Irvine and I highly recommend this place!

Nadia Kolesnikova We feel really lucky to have found Redwood Little School for our daughter. From the very first phone call Svetlana was very accommodating and understanding . My daughter went to school for over a year and all this time she enjoyed what they did and learned with great desire. Redwood Little School has a very warm, loving and caring environment for our kids. They have plenty of activities to do every day - circle time, toys, reading stories, art projects, dancing and ballet, and there is a great park where they spend several times in nature. My daughter improved so much in speaking and her social skills interacting with the kids and teachers. Last, but not least the food program is great, balanced, healthy kids menu, soup, fruits and a lot of farmers veggies daily. I felt at ease and knew my child is in great hands at Redwood Little School. Highly recommend!

Oksana Badrak Were excited to share our wonderful experience with Redwood Little School. Its more than just daycare; its a caring, enriching place where our 20-month-old daughter is thriving while learning Russian (also speaking English and Spanish at home). The curriculum is amazing—filled with music, dance, art, and reading. Seeing our daughter so happy and engaged every day warms our hearts. What makes Redwood Little special is their whole-child approach. They prioritize outdoor play and physical activities, promoting not just physical health, but a love for nature too. Theres a fantastic park nearby, with a new playground and a toddler pool. They also take food seriously. No processed foods and theyre super careful about allergies. As parents of a child with allergies, this means the world to us. The staff deserves a standing ovation. Theyre not just knowledgeable; theyre kind and nurturing. Its clear they love what they do and adore the children. In short, Redwood Little School gives us peace of mind. Knowing our daughter is in such a nurturing and stimulating environment is priceless. We feel lucky to have found them and would recommend them to any parent looking for the best for their child.

奕田好人 People bully in this school and it’s not nice

Vib Wiz This has been the most heartbreaking and infuriating school experience weve ever had. We been to other schools and never experience such cruelty. Terrible school. In my experience, the school fosters a toxic environment where children who are bullied receive little to no support—until they finally defend themselves. Then, suddenly, the roles are reversed, and that child is treated like a threat. Instead of helping, they isolate children—pulling them out of class, punishing them publicly, and creating emotional humiliation in front of their peers. They don’t just discipline privately—they make sure every child knows who’s “in trouble,” and then it doesn’t stop there. It seems as though they go out of their way to make sure parents know too—often by mentioning specific children by name, which raises serious privacy concerns and feels completely unacceptable. It felt like once your child was marked as “the problem,” they were treated as less-than human. The school didn’t just ignore the emotional abuse—they taught my child that being mistreated was normal. And when my child finally responded out of frustration and pain, they turned the entire narrative on us. There also appears to be a pattern of violating privacy—openly discussing children’s issues with other parents, which only fuels gossip, conflict, and retaliation. It’s as if they want to put a target on your childs back, so everyone knows “who the bad kid is.” It creates fear and shame for a child who should instead be supported and guided. This year has been traumatic, not just for our child—but for us as parents. We came to this school with hope and trust. We’re leaving with deep disappointment, heartbreak, and concern for any other family who might go through what we did. If you care about your child’s emotional safety, please think very carefully before enrolling here.

邱晶晶 bad school!

Nalini We moved to this school after horrible experience at KinderCare Michelson. My daughter was put with Ms Ane and yes in starting she used to cry and said she dont want to go school but that was because of her awful experience at Kindercare. Later she was happy there. They offer different classes in noon(dance,soccer) so kids wait for the day. She started learning there. They guide the kids to wash hands the moment they enter the class. One day I went little early to pick my daughter and Ms Ane was teaching a kid in class while all other kids were outside. She then told me that she takes a child daily and work with them while others play. I liked this idea, since in a class there are 20 students. This was a way to give personnel attention.

Joey C Our 3rd child in the last 10 years just started going here and our 4th baby will come as soon as shes old enough. We absolutely love this school and all the teachers we have had throughout the years.

Jhonny Mejia My daughter loves her class and has improved in every educational aspect. She loves going to school everyday when I pick her up from school she is always happy!! Front staff is super professional and friendly!!! Two thumbs up to Ms. Melissa. My daughter is in Ms. Rubys class and she is one amazing teacher.

Zane Black My daughter loves Soteric. They have worked with us on several of my childs issues. My child does not want to miss even 1 single day here! The classes are rigorous and homework is expected to be turned in on time. High standards have caused my child to step up her game and try harder. She loves working hard for her teachers and impressing them. She has made friends and loves being around so many international students.

Frostbite165 Aj Discriminates against their students, and ultimately negatively impacts students mental health.

Alexa G The teachers are friendly and very knowledgeable. I enjoy how engaging the classes are.

Michael Scamardo One of the best preschools in Irvine. Excellent teachers and truly a community of families. We put our 3 year old in the school and it’s incredible how much he developed in just a few months. He is much more confident and social and should have no problem transitioning to kindergarten.

angel lee The best preschool ever! I love Ms. Donna! Not only is she knowledgeable with kids and early childhood education, she’s also full of love and patient with kids. She sees the individual needs while having to develop the curriculum for the whole class. Not to mention she’s giving lessons to parents for the monthly meeting to equip parents for better communication with kids. Don’t know how she did that. Simply amazing! I would recommend this school for anyone who is able to volunteer a good amount of time. It’s a co-op school, so the parents must be able to volunteer and have a ‘job’ at school.

Christina Hwang A wonderful school experience for both my son and me to grow and learn. In this unique setting, I have had the privilege to really be a part of my sons preschool experience. I knew that I didnt want to entirely outsource my childs education nor do I want to keep them at home all day without preschool so this was the best middle ground between the two. Without family nearby and little knowledge on child development, I was desperate to learn how to better approach parenting and child rearing. This school gave me a perfect opportunity to learn, take notes, and practice how to speak to other kids, how do resolve conflicts, how to manage a classroom of children, how to bake apple pies, how to engage in conversation with children, and so much more. Life is just a collection of experiences. Thank you ICNS for providing me all these new life experiences.

William Weng Great teachers, great staffs, great school.

Jenny Two children go to school here. The teachers are very good and responsible. The school is well managed!

Turq Otbay They say that the quality of teaching here is superior, but there isnt big enough of a difference, and a pattern that is very noticeable is that a lot of students leave after their first year, and dont come back ever. Ive heard from people who attend the school that some of the faculty is unfair

Lucas Hill Good

Eileen Ouyang This is a review for the front office lady. She needs to learn how to communicate nicely to people. Today my son has a drawing class and we want to find out where the class so my son went in the front office to ask for info. She came out the office and out of nowhere and said: “ what do you want? “ hah ~ and I told her we would like to find out where the drawing class is. And she said:”stay here “ in a rude way. I was so shocked and don’t know what to say. So mean! Additionally, me and my son afterwards were questioning how rude she was talking. Can she said please or can I help you. This is the second times she was being rude to me. Last time my son forgot to bring his chrome book and I have to go to front office to drop it off and she helped me. She was So rude and not friendly or it’s the way she is. At that time I was thinking maybe she was too busy. My husband and I were still thinking she can talk more nicely and handled it better. Every other staffs I have met are very nice and friendly. She should learn from her colleagues as they are the role models of our kids.