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We have 60 after school programs in Laguna Hills, CA! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Happy Angels Haven

5.0(20)

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25291 Barents Street Laguna Hills, CA

Happy Angels Haven, located in Laguna Hills, is just three blocks from 5 &amp; 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, caring, warm, home-like environment for children of all ages. We cover, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Niguel, and more. We have openings for infant/toddlers at this time and also offer after-school care. For after school care, the child has to be at least 5 years of age in accordance with the licensing capacity. I am a licensed and certified CPR, serving for the last 23 years. I am affiliated with the Children Home Society of America, and Nurses Zone. For my excellent service and cleanliness, I have been complimented for keeping the facility super clean and in compliance of the State and Social Services rules and regulations. There is a very large play area, a separate nursery for newborns, as we can't mingle them with toddlers. We have the largest backyard within the neighborhood with beautiful panoramic view, swings, long tricycle pathway, and unlimited fresh cooked meals every day and all-day long. I don't believe in two snacks and a lunch only, children are growing and constantly need nourishment. We have structured program with variety of activities for our kids like coloring, recognition of alphabets, numbers, colors, shapes, circle time (games and basic general knowledge), dancing hour, bubble party and creative story time which is lots of fun. Kids learn social skills and learn sharing, caring and good manners which parents see in their behavior as they grow. I have excellent references, open days, evenings, and nights for nurses and other graveyard shift parents. I do give daycare presentation after 6:30 p.m. or Saturday morning and share a lot with the parents, so that they get to know what I have to offer. We have also helped many single moms expand their horizons, and take their careers to the next level, giving them better financial opportunity, support and a future. The key is flexibility, as we always urge parents to visit different day care facilities and compare. In childcare, price is always secondary, as the happiness of parents and children comes first. You will not see any kids in the pictures because of our strict privacy policy.

Care Member says "We are so lucky to have found a daycare as wonderful as Happy Angels Haven! Mrs. Alvi takes such good care of the kiddos, and gives them so much...

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CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

5.0(3)

2 mi

25382 MACKENZIE ST LAGUNA HILLS, CA

We are a non-profit, faith based preschool serving families in South Orange County. We believe each child is a gift from God. Children are individuals with spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs that need to be met with developmental and academic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. Christ Community Preschool is a Christ-centered setting where parents can leave their children, secure in the knowledge that the child will be nurtured in a facility that fosters children in their development.

Natalie F. says "My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found Christ Community Preschool for our oldest son. After a Google search for preschools near our house,...

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAGUNA BEACH

5.0(2)

6 mi

340 ST. ANN'S DRIVE LAGUNA BEACH, CA

For over 50 years, we’ve been proud to serve the Laguna Beach community with an authentic Montessori approach for children ages 2 to 6. Our mission is simple yet powerful: “A gifted program for every child.” Rooted in Montessori principles, our nurturing and thoughtfully prepared environment supports each child’s natural development, independence, and love for learning. We also offer after-school childcare to meet the needs of working families.

Care Member says "My daughter has attended Montessori for 3 years now and we have had the most wonderful experience. If I could use one word to describe Montessori, I...

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Abc Daycare

5.0(3)

6 mi

14 Lilac Irvine, CA

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 Associate) certification. We have openings at our licensed in home daycare and would welcome new additions to join us. Now accepting after school programs with pickup at Oak Creek Elementary.

Gloria T. says "My son loves this daycare. He looks forward to going everyday and is so excited to see Ms Kim. My son was an extremely picky eater but since attending...

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FREE CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

5.0(1)

9 mi

2777 MCGAW AVE IRVINE, CA

Give your child a strong foundation for life at our Christian preschool! We believe in nurturing the whole child—spiritually, academically, and socially—within a warm, loving, faith-centered environment. Through Bible stories, hands-on learning, and creative play, we help preschoolers discover God’s love while building confidence, friendships, and essential skills for school readiness. Our experienced teachers are passionate about guiding children to grow in character, kindness, and knowledge, preparing them to shine brightly as they step into the next chapter of their education and faith journey. Join us, and let’s partner together to plant seeds of faith and learning in your little one’s heart!

Georgia I. says "class size is small. Administration is very respectful and on top of what's going on in the classrooms. I love that its a Christian academy."

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Columbus Grove Daycare

5.0(3)

9 mi

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

Columbus Grove Daycare is a licensed large in-home family daycare in the heart of Irvine, CA that offers an inviting, nurturing, and warm space for children to grow and develop. Our priorities in preparation for Kindergarten are: academic enrichment, developing fine and gross motor skills through various activities, social and emotional development, and creativity through arts and crafts and music. The in-home daycare facility fosters a safe space through a designated classroom / learning area, custom beds and fitted sheets for nap time, and a spacious outdoor playtime area. Chi (Daycare Owner), who holds an International Montessori Teaching Diploma through the North American Montessori Center, has over 10 years of in-home family daycare experience beginning in 2012. She is licensed to care for 14 children (12 toddler / pre-school aged children + 2 school aged children) with a teaching assistant. All teacher's assistants at Columbus Grove Daycare are current students or recent graduates from UCI / nearby universities and have education and childcare experience or aspirations to become teacher's in the future. Most notably through the years from Columbus Grove Daycare graduates is Chi’s cooking. She provides freshly prepared meals daily and skillfully caters towards the taste buds of young ones. Most children who attend Columbus Grove Daycare come when they are young and stay until Kindergarten. We have the privilege of building trustworthy longitudinal relationships with the children we care for and they become just like family members. All children leave from Columbus Grove Daycare amply prepared academically for Kindergarten and more importantly always have fond memories of their time at Columbus Grove Daycare with Chi and friends.

Shawn Y. says "5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality delicious food...

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Loving care daycare

5.0(4)

9 mi

706 VENITO IRVINE, CA

We provide personalized care with a strong focus on early childhood development through play-based and age-appropriate learning activities. What sets us apart is our low child-to-teacher ratio, CPR-certified staff, and our commitment to creating a nurturing “second home”

Care Member says "Maram is a fabulous daycare provider. She puts so much heart into her daycare and truly loves the kids she watches as if they are her own. She took...

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

5.0(2)

3 mi

23421 MADERO MISSION VIEJO, CA

The Learning Experience has been serving the families of Saddleback and south Orange County for over 39 years. We provide a creative, nurturing environment with a developmental curriculum geared towards kindergarten readiness and personal social growth.

Jeniffer B. says "They offer so many great things! It's a very loving and stimulating environment! The staff is long term, friendly and committed. The class rooms are...

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Fairyland Academy LLC

5.0(8)

8 mi

18 Los Abitos RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

Welcome to Fairyland Academy LLC, a California Department of Social Services Licensed home daycare and a Kindergarten readiness program nestled in the heart of the close-knit community near lake Santa Margarita. We believe children thrive best in an environment that feels just like home. That’s why we’ve created a warm, loving, safe and nurturing space that truly becomes their home away from home where they explore, learn, and grow. With a dedicated team of experienced, CDSS registered, CPR certified and background-checked educators, we are committed to providing top-quality care and education.

Care Member says "This day care is a very complete place. The facilities are spacious, clean and well lit. The caregivers are very loving and professional, there is...

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SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

5.0(1)

8 mi

32143 ALIPAZ ST SAN JUAN CAPO, CA

At San Juan Montessori, our mission is to provide an exceptional, child-centered educational experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning, empowers young minds to reach their full potential, and cultivates responsible, compassionate, and globally-aware citizens. We are committed to upholding the principles of Maria Montessori's philosophy, which values the uniqueness of each child, fosters independence and critical thinking, and promotes a respectful, nurturing community. We strive to create an environment where children flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and ethically, preparing them for success in an ever-changing world. Our dedicated educators and supportive community work in partnership to ensure that every child's educational journey is a transformative and enriching one. Hour of Operation Monday 7am - 6pm. Before and after care offered during this time.

Hailey X. says "My son has been attending for about 6 months now. They are truly amazing, we were at a different Montessori school before and they were fine, but this...

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BITAR, JOHANNA

5.0(6)

7 mi

187 SALMON IRVINE, CA

At Alphablocks Daycare, we believe that every child is a unique little explorer with their own set of talents and interests. Our nurturing environment fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning, ensuring that your child thrives both socially and emotionally. Our dedicated team of experienced caregivers is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and engaging atmosphere where children can play, learn, and grow. With a focus on early childhood development, we offer a range of activities that promote cognitive, physical, and emotional skills through play-based learning. Join us at Alphablocks Daycare, where we lay the foundation for lifelong learning and joyful experiences!

Julian N. says "Johanna is really awesome, she has an awesome team of helpers. She is responsible, caring, and very thoughtful. If we are missing something she provides...

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Normandale Family Childcare

5.0(10)

5 mi

SUMMIT LAKE FOREST, CA

Welcome to Normandale 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, writing, music, arts, crafts, and sensory development. We will also promote ways for your children to learn life skills. Outdoor activities are also incorporated in your child's day in a Safe, large, and beautiful backyard with play sets and activities in order to build strong bones and enable healthy fitness levels as they develop. Our program consists variety of activities for kids like: Inside Activities (Circle & Work Time): Math & Science, Language & Literacy, Practical Life, Art and Manipulative, Drawing, Painting, play dough, Cutting, Colors, Shapes, Sorting, Stacking, Filling & Dumping, Letters & Numbers, Music & Movement, Story & Audio Books, flannel board, Sing Songs, Yoga Class. Outside Activities (Physical Activities): Running, Bike, Push Cars, Wagon Pull, Sand Box, Water Table, Tossing and Catching, Role Play, Dress-up, Block Building, Puzzles, Table Games, Books & Stories, Art and Manipulative. Our Services: Quality care for infants, toddlers& preschoolers (3 months - 6 years old). Healthy Meals(Breakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch & Afternoon Snack). Weekend Care is Available Upon Request (Non-Traditional Hours including Weekend& Evenings). Extended hours available upon request for Daily Guests (Weekend & Evening). Liability Insurance included. Potty training. Sibling Discount. Our teachers are educated persons with more than 20 years of experience working with children. They are the mothers of wonderful kids and have excellent references. Qualifications: California State Child Care License # 304313673, Child Development Associate (CDA), Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certified, California Child Development Teacher Permits, Management in the school and child care settings Certified, BS Degree in Computer Engineering & Math, Electrocardiography Technician Certificate, DISC and Teamwork Certified, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, Preventative Health and Safety Certified. Schedule a Tour and come visit us today! Text/Call (949)750-9494 now to get more information please.

Care Member says "My son has been at this loving program for the last year and has grown and developed so much!! The teachers and care givers provide a nurturing and...

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Larissa Family Child Care

5.0(1)

5 mi

15 Sklar St Ladera Ranch, CA

Thanks for visiting! We hope you can find everything you need. Larissa Tobar Family Child Care is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations and the child needs. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. HISTORY: We open in June of 2002 in Mission Viejo, CA and moved to Ladera Ranch, Ca in December 2005. On the first years I just had the small license at that time I was working by my self, but in August of 2006 I get the Large Capacity licensed that give us the opportunity to work with my husband. Julio and I meet in Colombia our native country, when we both were at the Dentistry School, He graduated on sept 1992 and I graduated on sept 1993, we got to practice until july 1998 that we moved to Aliso Viejo, CA. I Work as a Dental Assistant in Lake Forest Dental office and at the same time went back to college to take ELS, art and Early Child Education after those classes I decided to change my career and get focus on the Early Education, that is the world that we really enjoy. PHILOSOPHY: I believe my job as a child care provider is to support the role of parents. I strive to enhance the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth of each and every child in a safe, lovely and healthy environment. Learning require children's active thinking as they play, explore, experiment, and interact with people and objects. Strong programs help children make sense of those experience. Play has enormous benefits for children. Play provides the foundation of learning. Though play children prepares to learn. These include concepts, such as letters, and numbers. As children play, they become involved in open-ended exploration, make discoveries, work on problems, make choices, and discover what interest them. We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!

Care Member says "We only have great things to say about Larissa and Julio and Ladera Ranch daycare. Our daughter attended from 7 months to 3 years and loved it. She has...

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Donya’s Home Daycare

5.0(2)

9 mi

CULVER/WALNUT IRVINE, CA

Our focus here is to offer your children the care, comfort and love. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in the safest hands. The mission of Donya's child care is to provide a safe, nurturing and recreational environment for all children. At Donya's Child care we take care of mental, emotional, and physical health, of the children. We make sure to provide healthy food for thought and body. We're more than just a home childcare, it’s more like a family and all the kids are like my own. I love working with kids and watching them grow into smart individuals!

Kayla B. says "We love Donya and her family, and feel so lucky to have found her daycare. We started looking for someone to look after our daughter when she was about 10...

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Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace Lake Forest, CA

4 mi

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 -Younger siblings? This is your one stop drop off and pick up -All meals provided -Learning environment for younger children
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Woodbridge) PERMANENTLY CLOSED

26 LAKE RD IRVINE, CA

8 mi

Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori materials, including books and language materials in Mandarin Chinese, using Zhuyin phonetics and traditional characters. Teachers bring Chinese culture to life with stories, songs, and cultural elements, from art on the wall to decorative accents and Chinese containers for many activities.
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Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F Irvine, CA

6 mi

Our Transported After-school Program is a well-rounded program that serves most Irvine and Tustin schools for students in Training Kindergarten through 6th Grade. We pick your child up following their school dismissal time. We have 3 day (part-time) or 5 day (full-time) programs available. Our daily educational block includes homework help, Book Club, Special Language Class, and more. Our program also offers optional one-on-one private academic tutoring and piano lessons. We keep students engaged with LEGO engineering, Chess Tournaments, Arts &amp; Crafts, and other exciting activities. Students will also participate in 3 martial arts classes each week. Our 45-minute martial arts classes are designed to help your child develop self-discipline, character, and physical fitness.
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum North Campus)

1 TECHNOLOGY DR BLDG A IRVINE, CA

4 mi

Montessori school offering programs from infancy through 8th grade. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most classrooms have direct access to the outdoors to allow a flow between indoor play and outdoor gardening, art, and other activities. Play areas provide children with the opportunity for active play from tricycles to play structures to ball games. Children gain knowledge for life, thinking skills, and strength of character.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

8 mi

At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of experiences children have in their lives outside of the classroom. At LePort School Westpark, we offer more than a high-quality, authentic, Montessori program, we also offer convenient extended care hours (great for working parents!), enriching after-school programs, and even a daily hot lunch option. Our beautiful classrooms boast high-quality furniture and Montessori materials, are full of natural light, and some even offer direct access to the outdoors, giving children the opportunity to enjoy both indoor and outdoor classroom space. Our teachers take great pride in making each room a unique, welcoming environment. As our authentic Montessori school has been open for over five years, children benefit from stable, mixed-age classroom communities. In addition, as more than half of our preschool students stay with us for the Kindergarten year, our Primary classrooms have outstanding role models for younger students, and a great peer group for older ones. All of our head teachers have completed the most rigorous, year-long AMI Montessori certification. We are proud that all of our head teachers and nearly all of our assistants have stayed with us year-over-year: quite an achievement in a preschool setting where staff turnover can be very high. If you are a dual-working family, and are looking for a place where your child will be nurtured and stimulated for an extended day, our campus provides it all!
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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

8 mi

Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori materials, including books and language materials in Mandarin Chinese, using Zhuyin phonetics and traditional characters. Teachers bring Chinese culture to life with stories, songs, and cultural elements, from art on the wall to decorative accents and Chinese containers for many activities.
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Laguna Hills, CA

After School Programs in Laguna Hills, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Happy Angels Haven

We are so lucky to have found a daycare as wonderful as Happy Angels Haven! Mrs. Alvi takes such good care of the kiddos, and gives them so...

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CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found Christ Community Preschool for our oldest son. After a Google search for preschools near...

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAGUNA BEACH

My daughter has attended Montessori for 3 years now and we have had the most wonderful experience. If I could use one word to describe...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Laguna Hills, CA

After-school programs near you in Laguna Hills, CA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.

After school programs near you in Laguna Hills, CA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.

Depending on the program, activities in Laguna Hills, CA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.

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