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Bluebird Babysitting

5.0

Tricia is the best! My kids LOVE her and love playing there. There is a huge outdoor space for the kids to run, slide, play ball, and get all their energy out :) She also has a nice inside space for quiet time and art projects. I've noticed that she really gets to know each child and plays what...

- Margie

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

Taylor's Daycare

5.0

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 children in my licensed home childcare facility. Duties included assisting in maintaining a safe, fun and clean environment, monitoring children to...

- Stacey D

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

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 my kids are young. Why should I not...

- Rebecca G

Mami Liyas Day Care

5.0

My daughter has been going to Mama Liyas since she was 3 months old and she is now 18 months. I was referred to them by my friend who's 2 boys went there prior and she was referred to them by her friend and so on and so on. When I drop off my daughter I have no worries of the care she gets,...

- Jessica N

Child care centers in Laguna Beach, CA

Bluebird Babysitting

892 Bluebird Canyon Drive, Laguna Beach, CA

Costimate: $307/wk

5.0

(2)

5.0
"So truly happy with Bluebird Babysitting. Instantly, felt comfortable and confident that my daughter will be in wonderful hands. Serendipitious find."

Tracy H


Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

1968 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

Starting at $25/hr

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...

Kid Care Brookie's Mom

Kid Care Brookie's Mom

741 Marlin Dr, Laguna Beach, CA

Costimate: $336/wk

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...

Pattis Preschool

2090 Ocean Way, Laguna Beach, CA

Starting at $255/wk

Patti’s Preschool offers an individualized approach to each child’s needs. It provides preschool and childcare services. Established in 2006, it is located at 2090 Ocean Way Laguna Beach CA. Operating hours are Mondays through Fridays from 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Chabad Preschool

30804 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

Costimate: $277/wk

Chabad Preschool is a licensed childcare and early education provider located at 30804 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California. It provides a warm and nurturing environment for children ages 2-5, where they can grow and develop emotional, cognitive and physical skills. The school also offers...

Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $280/wk

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
"Just dropped off our 13 month old for his first day of daycare and--as first time parents--we couldn't be more at ease to have him in Ms. May's care. The process of finding the right daycare has been a long one, but we were immediately impressed with Ms. May. She...

Nancy S


Taylor's Daycare

Taylor's Daycare

30252 Pacific Island Dr Apt 158, Laguna Niguel, CA

Starting at $48/day

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 children in my licensed home childcare facility. Duties included assisting in maintaining a safe, fun and clean...

Stacey D


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


Mami Liyas Day Care

Mami Liyas Day Care

24211 Angela St, Lake Forest, CA

Costimate: $268/wk

5.0

(7)

We are a safe, clean, loving, Christian family! We have had this day care for 16 years! So we have plenty experience! We provide healthy home made food! (breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks) We are CPR/ First Aid certified, and our license #: 304310523 No pets, smoke free
5.0
"We love Mami Liyas Daycare. My son started there when he was 2 years old (he's now 7) and my daughter has been going since she was months old (now almost 3). They treat my kids like their own. My daughter has always been a very picky eater at home but she eats...

Brittani


ginas daycare

25672 Rusty Anchor, Dana Point, CA

Costimate: $227/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"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 child like we couldn't ask for me :) Thank you Gina!!!"

Niko


Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $265/wk

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"We love Mrs Patty and her family home daycare. Mrs Patty's is located in a safe and clean environment. She follows a school curriculum for the older group of kids that has helped our oldest child excel across all subjects. They engage in lots of art time and learn...

Nathan A


Tina P

26516 Avenida Deseo, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $251/wk

5.0

(14)

Hi my name is Tina and I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching kids for over 8 years. I have been licensed for over 4 years. I have full time/part time openings. My hours are M-F 7am-6pm. My home is a safe loving environment where children can learn and grow through...
5.0
"My 3 1/2 year old has been with Tina since she was barely 18 months old. I love that Tina provides a structured yet fun and stimulating environment. My daughter always brings home crafts and art work, but is also learning to write her letters, trace, and count. I...

Cheryl C


Mary Legere Home Daycare

Mary Legere Home Daycare

27393 Iris Ave, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $301/wk

4.6

(12)

Hi, my name is Mary Legere; I am a license daycare provider, License # 304300386. Located In Mission Viejo Off Marguerite Pkway, between Oso Pkway and Crown Valley. Open Monday-Friday Flexible Hours Full-Time: $250.00 a Week. BabySitting Available for Day Care Families Only $15.00...
5.0
"responsibilities, qualifications, salary, organization knowledge and skills"

Jessi M


Playmates A Wee Care Club

27281 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA

Starting at $8/hr

4.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Great place to drop off my 3 year old while I do some errands. Great staff! My baby has been going there since she was two and even requests to go to daycare and "play with the teacher." Such a needed service for a full time work from home mom!"

Ezichi B


Kiddieland Preschool

Kiddieland Preschool

27101 Aliso Creek Road #154, Aliso Viejo, CA

Costimate: $255/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 other more costly options that failed to give the warmth we were looking for. Kiddieland made me feel at peace,...

Julia P


Shining Stars Home Daycare

Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego, Mission Viejo, CA

Starting at $280/wk

Shining Stars provides child care services to working and busy parents in South Orange County. We are located in Barcelona North residential community in City of Mission Viejo. We are happily caring for the age groups of 3 months old infants to six year old school age kids. My 15 years of...

Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

25521 Muirlands Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $269/wk

Every day your child's imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum-Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo empowers and celebrates all of it. Our Life Essentials learning approach and curriculum encourages children to explore and progress in their own way, and at their own pace. At Kiddie...

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...

Haleh Manesh

Haleh Manesh

25 Entrada West, Irvine, CA

Starting at $260/wk

Hello, This is Haleh, a mother of 2 ( a daughter and a son). * I have a California license number: 304173134. * I have a California child development master teacher and a child development associate teacher, and a child development assistant teacher certificate. * I have a CPR, First Aid,...

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.

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