IUCC Early Childhood Center 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604

"we toured IUCC today and will NOT be signing our child up. we got there early. the door was opened by Erma. Without any hellos, welcomes or introductions we were given a form to fill out and we were told 4 times by Erma to sit down! she then asked my sons name and as she didn't get an immediate response back, immediately tagged my son with being shy! too many red flags for us already! we were then given a few pages and walked through the 3 year old class. it was fairly small and children were being monitored as to what they are touching and what they are playing with and multiple times the kids were told what toys they should not be touching right now! then my son went ahead to play with a friend he has in this preschool. I went to the backyard with Erma and saw a teacher standing there talking on her phone but she rushed back in and brought an excuse to Erma as why she is out there by herself! the backyard was divided out and they had a lame excuse as to why a small backyard with very primitive toys were available to 3 year old class! the ratio was 24 kids to 2 adults which is not acceptable. at points i saw teachers just calling for childrens name to calm down even when they were playing sitting down in a chair and barely moving out of their seat.... this was not a natural toddler play ... they were obviously been told many times to sit down and calm down... after 10 mins I didn't have any more questions but I asked if we can stay for another 5 mins so that my son plays with his friend a bit more and Erma out right said No and started making up stories that there are other appointments she needs to attend to but I reminded her our appointment was at 10 and since we were early, we have another 17 mins for that to be done, she kept lying and after a minute she started banging on her watch and basically kicked us out! my son was crying while Erma was smiling without any sign of compassion or attempt to a resolution ... this was a "No Country for Old Men" type place, let alone kids!"

"I am so grateful that my son attended IUCC for two years before pre-k. IUCC got him comfortable with being in a school environment, supported his interests in a way that allowed him to thrive and build confidence. He loved his teachers so much, especially Miss Priya. Everyone there truly cares about the kids. IUCC creates a safe, happy environment for the kids and I appreciate the extra diligence to keep the school clean and kids healthy, especially during cold and flu season. Highly recommended ❤️"

"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."

"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."

"IUCC cares deeply about each child and it shows through their attention and affections. They helped both my daughter and son to get accustomed to an environment away from home in a short time, to the point where they love going to day care now. This is due in no small part to the love they give. They give you daily reports on how your child did and are deeply knowledgeable about everything that happened each day, down to each little sob and each little smile your child had. I couldn't recommend them enough."