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Recent child care center reviews in Lake Forest, CA

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

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

Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool

5.0

Kids need to be outside. This is a great place for kids to connect with nature and be around animals too. Love this place! I would definitely send my kids here for their summer program and their daycare and after school care as well. Small quiet group of kids.

- Katherine B

Tina P

5.0

I am so fortunate to have met Tina. When I was first looking for a daycare for my child, the first person I met with was Tina. I had a great feeling after interviewing with her and visiting her immaculate daycare. Not wanting to make a decision without looking around, I visited a few more daycares...

- Natalie K

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

5.0

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 clear the moment you walk in the door. She engages them with arts and crafts, holiday activities and curriculum based on their ages and...

- Alexandra G

Child care centers in Lake Forest, CA

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
"I started sending my son to May's day care when he was only 5 months old and I have no hesitation saying that May took care of him very well. Like all moms when I was looking day care for my child, I was very concerned and wanted to send him to a place where he...

Saima


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


Woodcrest Preschool

Woodcrest Preschool

21772 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $253/wk

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...

Heritage Christian School

22882 Loumont Dr, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $822/mo

"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...

Childs Kingdom Preschool

24442 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA

Costimate: $268/wk

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...

The Red Apple Preschool

23532 El Toro Rd Ste 1, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $975/day

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...

Orange County Montessori Schools

24601 Raymond Way Ste 8, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $675/day

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...

Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool

Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool

7525 Santiago Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA

Starting at $800/mo

5.0

(1)

The Silverado Children Center is dedicated to providing environmentally centered child-care, focused on each child's individual needs and learning/developmental style. We are dedicated to hands-on learning by working in an outdoor environment with plants and animals, while integrating teamwork and...
5.0
"Kids need to be outside. This is a great place for kids to connect with nature and be around animals too. Love this place! I would definitely send my kids here for their summer program and their daycare and after school care as well. Small quiet group of kids."

Katherine B


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
"I searched and searched for great childcare that met my standards and was elated to find Tina! She is Truly AMAZING! She has taught my kids soooo much and they truly love her. There is no amount of money that pay for someone that cares for your kids and that are...

Ashley


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
"Ms Patty has cared for each of my three children from infant to preschool age and always showed them love and care. They come home with fun artwork and projects nearly every day and love the friends in their 'classes'. Her home has a separate setup for the younger...

Stephanie


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
"Mary has been sitting for my kids for 4 years now. I have a 6 year old and twin girls who are 2. She is always on time and always comes with a game or two and other activities. The thing I appreciate the most about Mary is that she is current on all of her...

Kel L


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


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


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


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
"I LOVE playmates!! My three year old son loves it too. The staff is awesome and I love that it is a family owned buisness. The kids are well cared for and you can feel confident that they are in a happy and safe environment!"

Emily B


Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA

Costimate: $200/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 Foothill Ranch location, your child will take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings and patios that allow for an indoor-outdoor...
5.0
"Excellent school. My two boys went here until recently, and we only switched because a new Guidepost sister school was opening up that offered Spanish immersion, so we took advantage of that program. But before we switched, we were extremely happy at this school,...

Rebecca G


IUCC Early Childhood Center

IUCC Early Childhood Center

4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $282/wk

At the IUCC Early Childhood Center young children grow in confidence, intellect, and character in a small, loving, and educational environment. We offer a well-balanced, developmental program designed to meet each child's individual needs. We emphasize hands-on experiences. The ECC offers a...

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,...

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,...

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...

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