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Tweety Small Daycare
5.0
We absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures throughout the day), helps with meals, has fun activities planned for Everett and the rest of her kids, and she loves and takes care of child like any mother would...
- Jennifer P
Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa
5.0
The BEST Daycare in Orange County!!
Lisa's Daycare is the most loving, welcoming, incredible daycare I have ever taken my kid to. She does crafts with the kids everyday and I have a box at home of all of the wonderful school projects she has done with them. She takes them swimming during the summer...
- Camberlyn M
Lake Forest Family Daycare
5.0
Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows COVID guidelines and wears a mask. Her home is set up like a preschool with plenty of educational toys and an enclosed backyard for outdoor...
- Min
Normandale Family Childcare
5.0
Hello. My name is Nikki and I was a first time mom putting my daughter, Aurora, in an daycare. I put her in at 14 months. I chose in home because facilities were out of my budget and I felt a natural loving energy in this home daycare. I saw the reviews and visited the daycare & was shocked at how...
- Nikki R
Kid's Workshop
5.0
I am looking for the job, that is connected with child care and development. I am young, but have a great experience working with kids. I want to build career in child care, as I like to stay with kids the most in my life and can do it the best. If you need an additional care-giver in your daycare...
- Julia R
Preschools in Lake Forest, CA
5.0
(5)
Open doors and arms to those from the Children's Home Society of California!
Open in Lake Forest since 2005, I have provided government licensed childcare for families with newborns to 4-5 years old. I love all of my children and believe it is important that they all are receive my full attention...
5.0
"For the last 15+ years, Liz has taken care of all 4 of my nephew and nieces and recently both my children. She has played a critical role with the development and successful transition of our oldest into Kindergarten. This hasn't been a typical daycare. She has a...
Arlene H
4.8
(20)
I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 15 years taking care of infants and toddlers. we learn, play and grow through all developmental stages with fun interaction with other kids and myself in a loving family home atmosphere using...
5.0
"We have know Lisa for over 6 years now. My daughter went there from 6 months until 4.5 yo and Lisa has been taking care of my son for 2.5 years since he was 5 months old. I don't know what I would do without her. She is very nurturing and cares for my kids like her...
Maryline L
5.0
(4)
May has been working with children for two decades now and has made taking care of them her lifelong passion. She has a degree in child development, has worked at college campus daycares, centers, at home family daycares, and eventually opened up her own family daycare in 2015 in San Marcos. After...
5.0
"Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows COVID guidelines and wears a mask. Her home is set up like a preschool with plenty of educational toys and an...
Min
4.8
(25)
Welcome to Normandale Heights Family Child Care!
We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth.
We will encourage learning through reading,...
5.0
"This is my child is going to preschool after two years of attending Normandale Day Care. I appreciate the owners of this daycare since they provided my child with a lot of love and knowledge that is helping her through preschool. She still misses the environment...
Kate
Need childcare options for the potential changes in schools next year?
Family Daycare now open in Lake Forest
License #304313705
-Near El Toro/Portola
-Ages 0-12 years
-Transportation, educational supervision, and before and after school care available for Lake Forest Elementary students...
I will provide:
-A clean & safe environment for your child
-A nurturing learning environment with age appropriate toys & activities
-A loving & comforting home like feeling
-Structured Christ-like discipline & rewards system emphasizing love & compassion for everyone
-Healthy & balanced snacks...
Butterfly Playschool provides a nurturing play-based environment. We implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum that allows children to explore and appreciate the joy of learning.
We pay attention to the smallest details.
We don't just care, We inspire.
Kidsy provides full-time and part-time childcare for infants and children, ages 6 weeks old and up to 6 years old. Kidsy is a home where you can bring your child and feel complete trust that your child is in a safe and loving environment. You can return to work...
Home-based Kindergarten readiness program, offering full or part time options, Mandarin and Spanish languages, STEM curriculum, and more!
Orange County Montessori School is an early care and learning facility that offers educational day care programs geared towards preschoolers and school-age children. Located in Lake Forest, California, the company admits children between the ages of zero to nine years old. The company implements the...
"Seeking to glorify God through Christ centered teaching, academic excellence, and Christian service all in a distinctly loving and nurturing environment."
It is our goal to provide many concrete experiences that will help your child develop the foundational skills that lead to success in the...
1.0
(1)
Woodcrest Preschool has successfully provided child care care and preschool programs to children from ages infants, toddlers, preschool, prek, tk and kindergarten since 1969. The Woodcrest child care curriculum is backed by decades of child care experience and a love of teaching. Our daily child...
The Red Apple Preschool offers childcare and preschool for three to five year old children in Lake Forest, California. Their holistic program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. They offer a safe and nurturing environment for...
Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and special occasions Saturdays and Sundays. English and Spanish. Ages 0 to 10 years old. Superior care with love and patience.
Educational activities that include ABC's, 123's, math, story time, music, dance, free play out/inside and much more. Potty...
Child's Kingdom Preschool in Lake Forest, CA offers a state-licensed program that bases on the physical, mental, and emotional readiness. They bring a nurturing, stimulating, and fun environment that emphasizes in development/coordination, self-reliance, and sociability. They also have features like...
Loving family Daycare offering the best care and healthy meals.
Curriculum and fun activities indoors and outdoors
5.0
"I am looking for the job, that is connected with child care and development. I am young, but have a great experience working with kids. I want to build career in child care, as I like to stay with kids the most in my life and can do it the best. If you need an...
Julia R
5.0
(18)
Happy Angels Haven, located in Laguna Hills, is just three blocks from 5 & 405 freeway, and just two easy turns to reach me on Alicia Parkway.
Parents like a quick pick-up and drop-off, and so we work tirelessly to make everything as convenient as possible.
We offer an inviting, fun-loving,...
5.0
"Our daughter was at Happy Angels from nine months to 4 years old when she was granted early admission to kindergarten. At that time she reading at a 1st grade level. She has been writing since 2 years old and reading phonetically thanks to Mrs. Alvi. Mrs. Alvi is...
Jennifer B
5.0
(10)
Millie's daycare is proud to offer the highest quality care with a safe, nurturing learning environment where your child will get the attention, care and love that he/she needs and deserves.
As we know that 90% of a child's brain development happens before age 5, in this period of incredible...
5.0
"Millie provides excellent care. Millie's Daycare is loving and safe. My toddler was very well cared for and looked forward to arrive there every morning."
Pilar L
4.6
(17)
I have over 20 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the...
5.0
"We have been very blessed and fortunate to have been with Danika for the last 3 years. Our twins started when they were almost 5 months old and being first time parents, we were nervous with this transition, but Danika was so understanding and empathetic, which...
Sarah C
5.0
(3)
Hello Neighbors,
I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years.
I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son.
I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate.
I've previously held a CDA (Child Development...
5.0
"Highly recommended daycare located in Oak Creek Irvine. Mrs. Kim is very experienced and is wonderful with children. Kids have made great progress in their verbal, writing and socials skills in such a short time."
Brian N
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Lake Forest, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Lake Forest, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Lake Forest, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Lake Forest, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Lake Forest, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Lake Forest, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Lake Forest, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Lake Forest, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Lake Forest, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Lake Forest, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.