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Child Care Centers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

Nicole is absolutely wonderful and an excellent caretaker! She is extremely professional. As a parent, we have her app which allows us to...

- Monica W.

Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

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.

Centers Near Rancho Santa Margarita!

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Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

18 San Gabriel Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(2)
Tiny Bear Day Care is an in-home childcare environment. As I searched for a childcare for my own children, I discovered a strong need for more intimate, and private childcare settings. Too often children are getting lost in the shuffle at large childcare centers. In my home, your child will receive one-on-one attention, love,...

Monica W. says "Nicole is absolutely wonderful and an excellent caretaker! She is extremely professional. As a parent, we have her app which allows us to see everything...

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Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

25521 MUIRLANDS BLVD MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child 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...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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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CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

25382 MACKENZIE ST LAGUNA HILLS, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1255/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
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...

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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Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool

7525 Santiago Canyon Rd Silverado, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
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 adventure. Our educational...

Katherine B. says "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...

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Normandale Family Childcare

SUMMIT LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(11)

State license verified

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

Care Member says "We love this place because they were so caring and loving to our son. They treat other families' kids like their own children, provide nutritious food,...

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M&t Family Child Care

13 Oakcliff Dr Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Hello and welcome to M&T Family Child Care in Laguna Niguel! My name is Pooneh, and I am a licensed provider (License #304314645) with certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Preventive Health (including child nutrition and lead exposure). With years of experience and a true passion for caring for children, I provide a safe,...

Care Member says "5 STARS for M&T!!! M&T watched our son from ~3 months old to ~2 years old. Highly, highly recommend. I always felt comfortable dropping my son off...

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

23421 MADERO MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1750/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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Temple Beth El South Orange County Infant Toddler & Early Childhood Center

2A LIBERTY ALISO VIEJO, CA

5.0(9)

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
Cooperative
+ 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...

Care Member says "As a grandparent it gives me great joy to see our grandchildren having great fun while learning. Not only are they learning their ABCs but they are...

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7704 - Great Foundations Montessori - Woodbury

6304 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Early childhood education and quality child care are essential for supporting today’s families. We’re proud to provide stability, reliability, and a unique learning experience for your child. This is much more than simply daycare. Montessori Unlimited represents one of the largest networks of authentic Montessori schools in the...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St. Lake Forest, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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 five years of wonderful...

Min says "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...

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Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 PARKRIDGE LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(2)
starting at
$1390/mo
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Welcome to our Montessori-Reggio inspired preschool, a nurturing and innovative educational environment located in the heart of Lake Forest, CA. Our preschool operates from a beautifully designed home, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of our young learners. At our preschool, we blend the Montessori method with Reggio...

Perry E. says "I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate School! My child has been going here about two years now. She loves Ms....

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Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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 professional experience as a Pre...

Care Member says "We started bringing our son to Shining Stars when he was 3 months old (he's 2.5 now), I was a first time mom so was super nervous. Menik alleviated all...

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MANDY’S DAYCARE

27754 Pinehurst MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(3)
Cooperative
International
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
+ 3 more
Mandy’s Daycare is a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn, grow, and thrive. We provide high-quality childcare in a warm, family-centered setting that supports each child’s emotional, social, and developmental needs. Our program encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence through age-appropriate...

Care Member says "We cannot say enough wonderful things about Mandy and her daycare. From day one, it truly felt like we were dropping our daughter off with family rather...

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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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Taylor's Daycare

30252 Pacific Island Dr Apt 158 Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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6597 - Tutor Time of Laguna Niguel

24291 AVILA RD LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

5.0(1)

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....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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 classroom flow. Now enrolling for...

Rebecca G. says "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...

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La Mancha Daycare

26567 EL TOBOSO MISSION VIEJO, CA

4.0(6)
starting at
$380/mo
Day Care
In-Home daycare
Child care
Hi! We’re Lamancha Daycare and we're a home daycare providing childcare to families. Our goal is to ensure children reach their developmental milestones in a loving and compassionate environment. We are open from 7:30 am to 4.30pm and offer care on M - F. Availability is open, the rates are weekly. so contact us today to learn...

Care Member says "Great people there , helpful and communication is amazing. Great environment for the kids all age "

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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S SCHOOL HOUSE

24601 RAYMOND WAY STE 8 LAKE FOREST, CA

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Montessori Children’s School House is now offering a special enrollment promotion: FREE Registration Fee and 30% OFF the First Month’s Tuition! We provide a warm and authentic Montessori learning environment for children from 3 months through Kindergarten, with Before & After School Care available. Our program also includes...
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Child care centers near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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