Child Daycare & PreschoolsIrvine, CA

St. Andrew'S Children'S Center

4.3(9 reviews)

About

St. Andrew'S Children'S Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, California CA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

St. Andrew's Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and attentive staff, well-rounded educational program, and quality facilities. However, a couple of recent reviews cite concerns about staff professionalism and inconsistency in teacher quality. The center serves ages 2 months to 5 years and offers extended hours from 6:30am-6pm.

Kind and caring teacherseducational programmingmusic and yoga classesoutdoor play space with gardenorganic on-site mealsresponsive administrationfamily events and community activitiescoded entry securityarts and crafts focusextended hours for working parentsdaily photo updatesstaff continuityindividual attention to children's needsteacher consistency across classrooms
Inconsistent teacher quality reported by some parentsadministrative staff professionalism concernsrecommendation to conduct unannounced check-ins

Recent Reviews

4 months ago

My daughter has been going here for two and a half years and it is one of the best. The education, games and outdoor space are all good and most importantly the teachers are very kind and responsible.

a year ago

Saint Andrew’s is amazing! My daughter started going here in January of this year at 2.5years old. She struggled for months to cope with the changes but the staff were so kind and caring to her and to myself and my wife. They helped her grow in so many ways and now she is thriving! When I come to pick her up she never wants to leave. The staff are all so nice. The admins are very well organized and the value of their service is well worth the very respectable price. They do yoga and music time each week and we get updates with pictures throughout the day. I love seeing how happy my daughter is and how many new interesting things she is doing. Please check this place out, you will be happy you did.

a year ago

I have had one of my children at St. Andrew's since 2018. We have loved the program! Many of the teachers are still at the center since 2018 and every time I come in to pick up some of the other teachers know my child, I really feel they are taken care of and I trust them. There is lots of educational learning, music time with Mr. Mike is a favorite, and fun arts and crafts that they bring home (my fridge is full of art). They do lots of events with the families so you can meet other parents and feel like part of a community. The pick up and drop off hours of 6:30 to 6pm are very accommodating for working parents. I love the app and get picture and video updates everyday.

a year ago

I didn’t have a great encounter today 12/13/24 with Pam, who was very rude and unprofessional. I share 1/2 the cost of payments and the attitude of talking behind my back and calling my ex that they will not allow me to pick-up my kid is outrageous. I should be treated with respect and if there are so-called issues then address them to both parents. Our legal issue has been resolved, there is absolutely NO REASON you need to treat me this way. If you do, then as a co-parent I get to decide to take my child out of your daycare. Its not your business to decide when I can’t pick-up my son. I have supported your daycare and shared it with my friends and family but after what you did today. I am giving second thoughts on looking for a new school to place my kid where I will be treated kindly and respected. To Pam, who may be reading this. We have never met multiple times. We have met once! It was the time of the initial tour. Do not tell me in-front of your staff how you have met me many times. Meeting me, means we actually spoke. You may know of me, but you don’t know me. What happened in the past, is OVER. Let it GO. You being rude, is not where I want to place my child.

a year ago

We had 2 kids go here in the last 10 years and we love the atmosphere. Good teachers, great location, coded entry which is great from a safety perspective. Their program is play and arts oriented, they have a functional garden where they grow vegetables and fruits, their playground has a good mix for imaginative play and has wood chips! (Not a fan of concrete). Their tuition includes organic food, they have a kitchen onsite and their menu is impressive, both my kids were introduced to a variety of table food. My oldest raves how he loved the food here!! What is included in the tuition is also music and yoga . Mr Mike plays various instruments and leads them in songs once every week. A yoga teacher comes in a leads the littles once a week. Extras - Soccer shots & webby dance. I have also seen a speech therapist onsite. They have multiple events through the year fall festival, Xmas & summer concerts, Mother’s Day tea, Father’s Day bbq, Valentine’s Day celeb, literacy fest. The aquarium of the pacific comes with their truck once a year and the kids get to touch and feel !! They also arrange for petting zoo to come. I mean talk about exposure to arts & science! it’s a well rounded program and I’m glad the kids were here. Age range is 2 months - 5 years. We had experience with many teachers but from the most current we love Ms Alice, Markena, Robin, Cece, Sadiya,& Lorraine. Pam & Yuri manage the front office and administration side of things and are responsive to concerns.

Frequently asked questions

St. Andrew'S Children'S Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Irvine, California. The facility has a capacity of 124 children.
St. Andrew'S Children'S Center has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 9 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at St. Andrew'S Children'S Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of St. Andrew'S Children'S Center through California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in California must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
County
SAN DIEGO

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
124 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
32.79264, -117.0196