Irvine United Church Early Childhood Center

We registered for IUCC ECC this year and it has been an amazing experience. Our daughter loves going to Preschool everyday, her teachers are warm and loving. She comes home talking about the different project focused units, she is learning so much! The Director and all of the staff are wonderful. We have enjoyed all of the events, communication, and opportunities to be involved at the school. If you’re looking for a small learning focused school that values kids, look no further!

If you’re looking for a preschool that feels like an extension of your family, WCS is it! From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and genuine care that sets this school apart. The small classroom setting creates a close-knit atmosphere where every child is known and cherished—not just by their teachers, but by every staff member, including the director, assistant director, and even the cook. It’s incredible to see how much they care, greeting us each morning with excitement as if they’ve been waiting all day just to see my daughter. The director, Sheila, is the most understanding and caring preschool director I’ve ever encountered. She truly adores the kids and knows every single one by name. Her genuine love for what she does is evident in every interaction, and it makes such a difference in creating a warm, supportive environment. My daughter begs to go to school every morning, and it’s easy to understand why. She’s thriving academically and emotionally, learning at an unbelievable rate. The individualized attention here is unmatched, and the staff is amazing at helping kids with emotional regulation while nurturing their unique strengths. Every child is truly seen and celebrated, and the sense of community extends to the parents as well—it feels like being part of a big, loving family. This school is hands-down the best-kept secret in Irvine. The exceptional care, personalized approach, and reasonable pricing make it an easy choice for any parent looking for the very best for their child. I can’t recommend it enough!

We really love this school! Our 2.5 year old attends iucc and he's genuinely excited to go every day. They just had a new director join and she's bringing in a ton of fresh ideas and overall great energy. The newly updated food menu with organic fruits/vegetables is awesome and I can't say enough about the teachers and staff. Everyone is very warm and caring. I highly recommend this place.

IUCC preschool is a fantastic school that exceeded my expectations. My son bonded with the teachers well, who went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable and supported in his new environment. Speaking of the teachers, I cannot say enough how wonderful they are. They are incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to each child's needs. They fostered a strong relationship with my son, making him feel valued and appreciated every day. It was clear that they cared about his well-being and development, which gave me peace of mind while I was at work. The breakfast and lunch served at the preschool were also a huge plus. The nutritious and delicious spread of food provided each day was always a hit with my son. Overall, I highly recommend this preschool to any parent searching for a safe, nurturing, and affordable environment for their child. The excellent teachers, food, and affordable price make it an exceptional value I am so grateful to have found.

My son spent a year at IUCC. IUCC is a very clean facility, and no matter when we visit, the inside and outside of the facility is very tidy. On the other hand, the facility is not overly decorated. The children's creations are displayed on the walls, and it is evident that the teachers spend a lot of time with the children, rather than being overly concerned with their appearance than is necessary. Likewise, no more events are held than necessary. Another feature of IUCC is the long tenure of the teachers. During the one year he attended, the lead teacher never changed, even though the floating teachers changed. This contributed greatly to my son's emotional stability. One point of improvement would have been to have pictures and other information about how the child is doing through the app. However, I was able to enter and see the facility when dropping off and picking up my child, and the teachers would give me verbal details about how my child was doing, so this was not a particular complaint. The spacious school yard was also very attractive. I am confident that my son enjoyed the wonderful weather in Irvine. My son's native language was not English, but I think the school was considerate of that, as there were many other children at the school who were not native English speakers. In addition, the COVID restrictions lasted a long time, but they are back to normal.