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Child Care Centers in Dana Point, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 52 listed child care centers

ginas daycare

Gina's Day Care is the best in OC. Truly 5 Stars all day any day!! As new parents we couldn't ask for more. Gina is so friendly and...

- Niko C.

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

My husband and I could not be happier with Ms. Patty and her family home daycare. The care, love and attention she shows to each one of the...

- Alexanra G.

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion,...

- Rebecca G.

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ginas daycare

25672 Rusty Anchor Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care

Niko C. says "Gina's Day Care is the best in OC. Truly 5 Stars all day any day!! As new parents we couldn't ask for more. Gina is so friendly and takes care of our...

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Dana Montessori Preschool

34052 Violet Lantern St Dana Point, CA

Preschool
Child care
The Dana Montessori Preschool offers childcare for two to five year old children in Dana Point, California. Their facilities provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. Dana Montessori Preschool is open...
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Monarch Bay Montessori Academy

32920 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Located in Dana Point, California, Monarch Bay Montessori Academy is a learning facility that provides early childhood education since 2003. It accepts children ages two and a half up to twelve years old. The Academy offers both full-time and part-time programs to meet the needs of different families. Additionally, it offers...
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St. Edward the Confessor Parish Preschool

33866 Calle La Primavera Dana Point, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Saint Edward the Confessor Parish Preschool provides quality early childhood Catholic education in Dana Point, California. The school offers a developmental preschool program that allows children to learn, grow and develop social and emotional skills. Highly qualified staff guide and encourage children to develop...
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Patty's Home Preschool is licensed for 14 children. Over 25 years experience. Infant / Toddler / Preschool / Dedicated to provide quality care and encourage children the love for learning so they could excel in Kindergarten and beyond. Patty's Home Preschool is regulated by the "Child Care Division Community Care...

Alexanra G. says "My husband and I could not be happier with Ms. Patty and her family home daycare. The care, love and attention she shows to each one of the children is...

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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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 surroundings and patios that allow for...

Rebecca G. says "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...

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Playmates A Wee Care Club

27281 La Paz Road Laguna Niguel, CA

4.0(4)

State license verified

Child care
We are Orange County's only state licensed provider of child care that gives parents the flexibility of hourly billing, evening hours and weekend hours. At Playmates our motto is: "Where kids can be kids and parents can be carefree." We care for children from the ages of 2 to 12. Please visit our website for more information on...

Rashell T says "This is the most amazing, back-up last minute hourly care daycare and very attentive to all kids. This a family run daycare and they always have fun...

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Taylor's Daycare

30252 Pacific Island Dr Apt 158 Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Dragonfly Garden Family Childcare has 4 spots becoming available come March 2023. Three for children over 2 and one infant spot for a child under 2 years old. Daily Rate - $48 Full and Part Time Availability Tuition includes meals such as breakfast and lunch. Dragonfly Garden is a small family daycare run by a mother...

Stacey D. says "Taylor Bowen worked several years at Busy Bee Haven. During that time she assisted in supervising and being responsible for the well being of young...

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Kiddieland Preschool

27101 Aliso Creek Road #154 Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Kiddieland Preschool established in 1994 in Aliso Viejo operates Monday through Friday. We welcome children between the ages of 18 months through 6 years old. Our wonderful thematic program is exciting and fun for our children. We also have an extremely interactive circle time when our children are introduced to the pledge...

Julia P. says "They take children starting at 18 months. Our daughter started here so timid but Kristin took her in like her own. We toured many schools and even tried...

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Kaida Childcare

24442 MOULTON PKWY LAGUNA WOODS, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
At Kaida Childcare, we are dedicated to providing the utmost care for your children in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. We’re here to support every aspect of your child’s development, from their social and emotional growth to their intellectual curiosity through our play-based educational curriculum. Our goal is to...
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Laguna Niguel Montessori Center

28083 MOULTON PKWY STE B LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
At Laguna Niguel Montessori Center, our mission is to use the celebrated Montessori approach to teaching and provide children with a high-quality education that prepares their mind and heart for the future. As an AMS (American Montessori Society) affiliate, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of Montessori pedagogy....
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Temple Beth El South Orange County Infant Toddler & Early Childhood Center

2A LIBERTY ALISO VIEJO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
+ 4 more
At our school, children thrive in a warm, nurturing, and secure environment with a spectacular teacher-to-student ratio and a full-time security guard on campus. We blend play-based learning with academic readiness, inspiring creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning. With hands-on activities, caring teachers, and...
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Pattys home 3

Street Address Laguna Hills, CA

Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
+ 3 more
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Childcare Extraordinaire

15 Calle Carmelita San Clemente, CA

As the owner of Childcare Extraordinaire, I take pride in caring for your children. We are a well known Home Daycare center in the city of San Clemente. We are open from 6:30 am to 5:45 pm, Monday through Friday. We offer a variety of activities including music, letters and numbers, phonics, art, creative and outside play!...
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6597 - Tutor Time of Laguna Niguel

24291 AVILA RD LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....
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Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

25521 MUIRLANDS BLVD MISSION VIEJO, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

1968 S. Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA

Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
Marinia Academy provides In-home Childcare to children with developmental delays, learning challenges, or disabilities. We also provide Reading Therapy, IEP Tutoring, and ABA Therapy. Our childcare team is trained to provide mentally stimulating learning activities, homework help, meal prep, and light cleaning.
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Larissa Family Child Care

15 Sklar St Ladera Ranch, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
In-Home daycare
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...

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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Kid Care Brookie's Mom

741 Marlin Dr Laguna Beach, CA

At my child care has been a joyful experience since 1984. Our licensed preschool offers pre-writing, reading and math skills, a language literature program, creative arts, age-appropriate cooking class, gymnastics and movement experience. We provide delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for children, and Our staff teaches the...
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Little Fox Home Childcare

2 Stone Pine Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
In-Home daycare
Licensed Family Home Child Care License# 304312086 I am a mom with a 4 year old boy and a 10 month old girl. I have several years of experience working in a Child Care Center as well as a Nanny. Education in Early Childhood Development. CPR Certified * First Aid Certified * Health and Safety Certified * TB Tested *...

April R. says "My children (2 1/2 and 1) have been with Little Fox since my oldest was 6 months old. Always kind and thoughtful Brandy has made both children's...

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Child care centers near you in Dana Point, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Dana Point, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Dana Point, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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