Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Summer Camp Programs in Irvine
Founded in 1989, Rainbow Rising has been dedicated to providing quality childcare and educational programs for children in Irvine, California. Our mission focuses on creating a safe, fun environment that fosters responsibility, creativity, and social growth through structured activities and positive communication. With programs operating at 15 elementary schools, we offer before and after-school care, holiday recess programs, and summer day camps tailored to meet the needs of working families. Our developmentally based curriculum integrates homework assistance, enrichment activities, and recreational play to support holistic child development.We prioritize flexibility through services on teacher in-service days, minimum days, and parent conference days. Rooted in a legacy dating back to 1979, our programs emphasize the values of community, nature, and creativity, reflected in our iconic Rainbow Dragon mascot. We maintain transparent enrollment processes with online registration and first-come, first-serve availability. Our team combines decades of experience in early childhood education with a deep understanding of local school district needs. We adhere to strict safety standards while fostering an inclusive environment where children build friendships and foundational life skills.
Services
Before-School Care
After-School Care
Summer Day Camp
Fall Intersessions
Winter Recess Programs
Spring Recess Programs
Teacher In-Service Days Care
Minimum Days Programs
Modified Days Programs
Parent Conference Days
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Established in 1989 with 35 years of Irvine community experience
- Operates at 15 Irvine Unified School District locations
- Developmentally based curriculum with homework assistance
- Offers programs on all school holidays and special schedule days
- Combines educational enrichment with recreational play activities
Services
Summer Day Camp
Our summer day camps provide structured educational and recreational activities for children during school breaks. Each program combines science experiments, arts and crafts, music, and outdoor play to maintain academic engagement while encouraging creativity. With certified staff and small group ratios, we ensure safe, enriching experiences that promote social skills and physical development through themed weekly activities.
Before-School Care
Morning childcare services offer supervised activities and breakfast options before school starts. Our staff helps children transition smoothly into their school day through organized games and quiet time for homework completion. Programs include structured routines that build responsibility while accommodating varying arrival times for working parents.
After-School Care
After-school programs provide homework assistance, enrichment activities, and recreational play until 6:00 PM daily. Certified educators guide students through academic support sessions while creative workshops and outdoor activities foster holistic development. Our programs align with school calendars to ensure consistent childcare for working families.
Fall Intersessions
Special holiday programs operate during fall intersessions with full-day childcare featuring educational field trips, themed projects, and physical activities. Our curriculum maintains learning continuity through STEM challenges and creative arts while providing safe supervision during extended school breaks.
Winter Recess Programs
Winter break programs combine academic enrichment with seasonal activities for children during school holidays. Daily schedules include science experiments, arts integration, and physical education while maintaining small group ratios for personalized attention from experienced staff members.
Questions
What ages do you serve?
We serve children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade at our Irvine Unified School District locations.
How do I enroll my child?
Enrollment opens April 1st annually through your school's online portal with first-come, first-serve availability.
What programs are available during school breaks?
We offer full-day programs for fall intersessions, winter/spring recesses, teacher in-service days, and parent conference days.
What is included in your curriculum?
Our curriculum includes homework help, STEM activities, arts integration, music, dance, and structured recreational play.
Are meals provided?
We provide daily snacks following district nutritional guidelines but do not offer full meal services.
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