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Bright Childcare

5.0

Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first daycare closed, and honestly it was the best thing that could have happened to us. She provides a warm, loving, and supportive environment that our...

- Stephanie L

Happy Angels Haven

5.0

Mrs Alvi is amazing! My daughter has been in her daycare for about a year absolutely loves her. Mrs Alvi is very warm with the children and takes the time to really teach them. My daughter was a little delayed in her speech and today you would never know it. We're thankful we found her!

- Jada D

Millie's Daycare

5.0

I am so happy Millie has re instated her daycare license. I met Millie 27 yrs ago when my oldest kids where little. My youngest girls are now loving going to Millie's. She is warm and caring and always happy..

- Melissa R

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

Montessori School of San Clemente

5.0

My husband and I are so glad we chose this school for our 4 year old. We want the best for her as she prepares for kindergarten and the Montessori school is it! It's only the beginning of the year and she knows her alphabet entirely, write her name, AND is learning songs in Spanish. I like that...

- Jenna D

Before school programs in Ladera Ranch, CA

Larissa Family Child Care

Larissa Family Child Care

15 Sklar St, Ladera Ranch, CA

Starting at $250/hr

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...

Bright Childcare

Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood, Laguna Niguel, CA

Starting at $270/wk

5.0

(23)

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will...
5.0
"My son Benjamin has been going to Mary's Little Angels for just over two years now and we feel so blessed to of found this great daycare/ preschool. Mariam teaches all kinds of thing from the alphabet, songs, sharing and potty training with well planned out days...

Cindy D


Happy Angels Haven

Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $325/wk

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
"Mrs. Alvi came highly recommended to us when we were searching for childcare for our infant. I had to return to work and trust someone with our four month old. From the moment we met her we knew she'd be a perfect fit. She's become family to us, and our daughter...

Jessica S


Millie's Daycare

Millie's Daycare

25582 Pacific Crest Drive, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $295/wk

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
"I am so happy Millie has re instated her daycare license. I met Millie 27 yrs ago when my oldest kids where little. My youngest girls are now loving going to Millie's. She is warm and caring and always happy.."

Melissa R


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit Vista, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $300/wk

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 a very loving, family-feel home daycare. They treat the kids as their own. My son has been there since 4 mos old and he's now 14 mos. He gets so excited every time I drop him off. The older kids are very sweet to them, They have lots of activities they do...

Maureen R


Montessori School of San Clemente

Montessori School of San Clemente

1141 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA

Costimate: $325/wk

5.0

(2)

Montessori School of San Clemente is an authentic Montessori school serving infants through Kindergarten. Our highly qualified teachers and staff are dedicated to your child s academic learning, emotional development and well-being. Our vision is to enhance the lives of each child through the...
5.0
"This is the first time our LO is in daycare and we were looking for a Montessori school in town, so when this school opened, we were excited to have one so close to our house. One of the most important things for us is communication, and this school is great at...

Belen P


Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia, Laguna Hills, CA

Costimate: $293/wk

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural...
5.0
"My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really started doing some research on the value of bilingualism, and I realized: I have a small window of time here when...

Rebecca G


Orange Kids

Orange Kids

117 Treehouse, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $339/wk

5.0

(1)

We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment. Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and...
5.0
"This is a great little daycare! I am really impressed with their staff. All three of them that I met are friendly, knowledgable and responsible with biggest hearts. The thing I am most impressed with, is their menu. These kids eat like kings! Everything is made...

Teresa N


Wieczorek Family Daycare

Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $250/wk

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...

Childtime of Laguna Niguel, CA

Childtime of Laguna Niguel, CA

24590 La Plata Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Pillars Academy

Pillars Academy

23581 Madero STE 104, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $269/wk

Our Infant Program started in 2018 and is NAEYC Accredited. Our school's philosophy is based on the "Developmental Approach:" teaching skills appropriate for the developmental age of each individual child.

Bright Bubbles Academy, LLC

17 El Guiro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Starting at $285/wk

I am a licensed family child care home, whom implements a rich curriculum and learning environment for children Infants-10 years old. I am open Monday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm. I teach the core academic subjects to children daily. Rest assured, your children will not only be loved and cared for,...

Nicole & Friends Family Day Care

37 Plushstone, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Costimate: $313/wk

in home day care with play-learning based program.

Melody Child Care

Melody Child Care

5031 Alcorn Ln, Irvine, CA

Starting at $425/wk

At Melody Child Care, our goal is to support your child's development with more personalized and family-oriented care. In our family child care home, we are able to communicate with parents on a more personal level to create custom care and share details about the development of each child. Our...

Azimeh's Family Daycare

Azimeh's Family Daycare

24142 La Pala Ln, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $306/wk

Welcome to Azimeh's Family Home Daycare. We have successfully cared for children for the past 19 years and counting. Our focus is to love and nurture your child while getting them school-ready in a fun and safe environment. We offer a wide range of activities for kids of all ages including but not...

Shawn Mccoy's Childcare

12 Falcon Crest Lane, Aliso Viejo, CA

Costimate: $251/wk


Aldana's Daycare

Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St, Lake Forest, CA

Costimate: $253/wk

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...

Streamline Christian Academy

Streamline Christian Academy

25195 Rivendell, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $330/mo

Home-based Kindergarten readiness program, offering full or part time options, Mandarin and Spanish languages, STEM curriculum, and more!

LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $313/wk

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...

Kristin's Kiddie Land

27101 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA

Costimate: $248/wk

5.0

(1)

Kristin's Kiddie Land in Aliso Viejo, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from eighteen months to six years...
5.0
"Hidden gem! Our daughter had a hard time with the Montessori schools so we were apprehensive about sending her to school. One day with Kristin and all our fears we're out at ease! She took her in like her won and after 2.5 years, my daughter sees Kristin as her own...

Julia P


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