Age Group Guide
Find the best resources for your child based on their age and developmental stage.
0-1 years (Infant)
Sensory development, attachment, motor skills, early language exposure
New Mom School Second Time Mom series; Start Well consultation
Granola Babies; FIT4MOM; MOMS OC Mommy & Me; Triple P online
LePort Montessori Mandarin (infant program); Mandarin music/songs at home
N/A (home-based care)
Pretend City (sensory hours); San Joaquin Marsh walks; Tanaka Farms; parks
1-2 years (Toddler)
Walking, early speech, social awareness, parallel play, emotional expression
Start Well consultation; Family therapy (Hyland); Triple P online
Granola Babies; FIT4MOM; Olive Crest First Five Years; Triple P
LePort Montessori Mandarin; A Little Dynasty 'Little D' (15 mo+)
N/A (home-based care)
Pretend City; Adventure Playground; Tanaka Farms; parks; Irvine Spectrum
2-3 years (Toddler/Pre-school)
Language explosion, potty training, beginning social play, independence, emotional regulation
New Mom School; Family therapy; Priority Center SFYC; books & play therapy
Olive Crest First Five Years; P.E.T.; Triple P; City of Irvine Parent & Me classes
LePort Mandarin; SCCCA Immersion Preschool (3+); A Little Dynasty
N/A (preschool programs)
Pretend City; Boomers!; OC Zoo; Irvine Park Railroad; art classes
3-4 years (Preschool)
Cooperative play, early literacy, following rules, emotional vocabulary, sibling dynamics
Family therapy; Priority Center; Help Me Grow; sibling prep classes
Olive Crest; P.E.T.; NOCE; Pretend City developmental events; FOR Families coaching
SCCCA Preschool; LePort Mandarin; A Little Dynasty; Tzu Chi Pre-K (4+)
City Enrichment Classes (yourirvine.org)
Pretend City; Great Park; Tanaka Farms; Fine Arts Center; Discovery Cube
4-5 years (Pre-K/TK)
School readiness, sustained attention, friendship skills, early math/reading, conflict resolution
IUSD counseling; family therapy; Triple P sibling modules; Help Me Grow
P.E.T.; NOCE; Olive Crest; IUSD Parent Center; City Training Calendar
ICIA (K); IIA (K); SCCCA Preschool; Tzu Chi Phonetics (5+); ICS (5+)
Kindy Cove (City of Irvine); Rainbow Rising; Everbrook Academy
Great Park; Discovery Cube; Boomers!; Wheel Fun Rentals; Adventure Playground
5-6 years (Kindergarten/1st)
Reading fluency, math foundations, peer relationships, managing emotions independently, responsibility
IUSD Family Counseling; Triple P; Hyland & Associates family therapy
P.E.T.; IUSD Parent Center; Olive Crest School-Aged; NOCE Love & Logic
ICIA; IIA; ICS; SCCCA Weekend; Tzu Chi; CBCCOC; ALD after-school
Kids Club; ACE Program; Rainbow Rising; Catalyst Kids; Stemtree STEM
All weekend venues; horseback riding (5+); art classes; Macaroni Kid events
6-7 years (1st-2nd grade)
Reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, teamwork, independence, deeper friendships, responsibility for siblings
IUSD Family Counseling; family therapy; Triple P online; peer conflict skills
Olive Crest School-Aged; P.E.T.; NOCE; Regional Center workshops
ICIA; IIA; ICS; SCCCA Weekend; Tzu Chi; CBCCOC; ALD summer camp
Kids Club; ACE Program; Rainbow Rising; Stemtree; Turtle Rock After-School
All weekend venues; coding classes; sports leagues; cultural exploration