1 / 5RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE
LICENSED23532 EL TORO RD. SUITE #1, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
DAY CARE CENTER in Orange County, California
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 30 children
The public record
- License number
- 304370817
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
- Address
- 23532 EL TORO RD. SUITE #1, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +19494609221
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 24, 2012
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 2 routine inspection visits and 2 complaint visits to RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 17 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star17
- 4 star0
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- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
The school is really great thanks to the great teachers, and Amir and Maryam who really care about the kids and manage the school professionally. So glad we found them!
JamesJul 11, 2026Maryam, Amir, and the teachers at The Red Apple Preschool have been like extended family to us over the 4+ years we have had our kids there as students. I rave about the school to anyone who will listen. The value is unparalleled with other schools. I know because every time I talk to other parents about everything we’ve gotten out of the school, whether it’s my kids’ love for teachers and learning, their reading ability, their excellent social skills, or the school’s fool-proof potty training strategy, the shock and awe on the parents’ faces show just how rare such a school is. Our oldest child learned to read before kindergarten and my youngest is on-track for the same. Both my kids were fully potty trained (no pull ups ever) shortly after turning 3 - and my husband and I didn’t really have to do much apart from follow a few simple rules on a long weekend when they notified us it was time to start. It was a breeze! The school is bright, cheerful, super clean, and fun (academia-fun!). The staff is the same. They all REALLY care. They are patient, kind, nurturing, and very experienced in working with all sorts of kids. I can’t say enough. Bottom line, once you compare prices you’ll know what to do.
LongSarah LeJun 11, 2026RedApple Preschool is such a wonderful place that all children can amazingly learn and grow both academically and emotionally. My kid fell far behind when he entered the school because the previous one basically taught nothing. The teachers in Red Apple really cared my child and helped him to get ready for kindergarten. Mr. Amir kept a smooth communication with parents and he was and still is a very kind person to the children. My child loved this preschool and still miss his friends and teachers after graduated from there
Conan DingAug 19, 2025My daughter started at Red Apple when she was 2½, and now at almost 5, we still have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school. Maryam and Amir are outstanding owners—attentive, kind, and truly invested in every child’s growth and happiness. Over the years, my daughter has had amazing teachers who cared for her like their own. She still talks about her favorite teachers and how much she loves them! The school offers fun traditions like Pizza Fridays, summer water days twice a week, and exciting field trips the kids absolutely adore. Red Apple has also been instrumental in preparing my daughter for TK—not just academically, but socially and emotionally. She’s ahead of school readiness requirements, which gives me complete confidence in her transition to the next stage. We’ve now enrolled our 2-year-old son as well, and we’re looking forward to many more great years with Red Apple!
Jamie UrquhartAug 12, 2025We had an amazing experience at The Red Apple. Our daughter was there for 2 years. She learned so much from the incredible teachers and staff. They are all great, and they really do care about the kids and their education! They were also very flexible with the days and hours our daughter was there so we could work around our work schedules and with different family members picking her up.
jaymes gordonAug 5, 2025My two-year-old son started at Red Apple Preschool four months ago. In just this short time, the staff there has already become like family. It is such a warm environment that fosters good learning and good friendships between the children. My son is a little shy and they were very patient as he transitioned in to his first school/day care experience. I especially like how available the directors are. I email and get nearly immediate responses. I strongly recommend Red Apple to anyone who wants their child in a fun, safe and creative environment.
Kristin BracicJun 11, 2014
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE
Is RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE holds California licence 304370817, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on September 24, 2012. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE hold?
- California licenses RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE care for?
- RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE is licensed for up to 30 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE?
- California records 2 inspection visits to RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE, the most recent on November 14, 2025 and the earliest on record August 10, 2021. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE in response to a complaint?
- California records 2 complaint-driven visits to RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.
Who holds the licence for RED APPLE PRESCHOOL, THE?
- The licence is held by FOSTER, MARYAM. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Orange County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 304370817.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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