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Preschools in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Normandale Family Childcare

My son has been at this loving program for the last year and has grown and developed so much!! The teachers and care givers provide a...

- Care member

Lake Forest Family Daycare

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...

- Min

Tweety Small Daycare

We absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures...

- Jennifer P.

Top Preschools Near Lake Forest

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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S SCHOOL HOUSE

24601 RAYMOND WAY STE 8 LAKE FOREST, CA

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
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Normandale Family Childcare

SUMMIT LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(10)

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 "My son has been at this loving program for the last year and has grown and developed so much!! The teachers and care givers provide a nurturing and...

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Fulbright Montessori Academy

20411 JAMES BAY CIR LAKE FOREST, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Fulbright Montessori Academy has served this community's young children and families since January 2003. We are located in Lake Forest, near Irvine and the Baker Ranch community. We offer a beautiful, spacious, and nurturing environment for your child. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we believe children develop at...
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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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Tweety Small Daycare

24922 Muirlands Blvd. Trlr 109 Lake Forest, CA

5.0(5)
Open doors and arms to those from the Children's Home Society of California! Open in Lake Forest since 2005, I have provided government licensed childcare for families with newborns to 4-5 years old. I love all of my children and believe it is important that they all are receive my full attention and personal supervision so i...

Jennifer P. says "We absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures throughout the...

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Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace Lake Forest, CA

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 -Younger siblings? This is...
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Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St Lake Forest, CA

State license verified

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 training (no extra charge). We...
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Kidsy

25221 Avenida Tranquila Lake Forest, CA

State license verified

We don't just care, We inspire. Kidsy provides full-time and part-time childcare for infants and children, ages 6 weeks old and up to 6 years old. Kidsy is a home where you can bring your child and feel complete trust that your child is in a safe and loving environment. You can return to work with peace of mind, knowing that...
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Butterfly Playschool

24172 McCoy Rd Lake Forest, CA

Butterfly Playschool provides a nurturing play-based environment. We implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum that allows children to explore and appreciate the joy of learning. We pay attention to the smallest details.
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Busy Bees Preschool

25151 Campo Rojo Lake Forest, CA

State license verified

I will provide: -A clean & safe environment for your child -A nurturing learning environment with age appropriate toys & activities -A loving & comforting home like feeling -Structured Christ-like discipline & rewards system emphasizing love & compassion for everyone -Healthy & balanced snacks &...
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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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CHILD'S KINGDOM PRESCHOOL

24442 MUIRLANDS BLVD LAKE FOREST, CA

4.0(1)

State license verified

Lilly S. says "Experience has been pretty good. They really care about children. All of the teachers are really nice. They have improved a lot. "

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Busy Bees Preschool

25151 Campo Rojo Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
Small family in home pre-school/day care. I am delighted to provide a loving home away from home for your children. I can provide a safe, clean, nurturing environment in a Christian home. Openings are available (2-6 years) pre-school curriculum included at age appropriate level. I will prepare your child for kindergarten. Over...

Holly G. says "My wife and I meet Trish and she is very nice and has a good setup. I recommend you check her out."

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Little Tots' Family Daycare

24731 Calle Tres Lomas Lake Forest, CA

A fun and safe place for your child. Licensed home daycare. License # 304313162 I have experience working at a preschool, I am a mom of two. I love to take care of children, from new born (6 weeks) to 10 years old coming after school. New children will get first week free childcare. It's my pleasure to be involved in your kids'...
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Pumpkin Patch Playschool

1625 Lupine Lake Forest, CA

Pumpkin Patch Playschool is switching gears. I am pleased to announce I am now offering infant daycare with Pumpkin Patch Littles! I am a home-based, state licensed daycare located in the new Baker Ranch community of Lake Forest. I offer part-time and full-time options. It is my sincere desire to provide a safe and loving...
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Streamline Christian Academy

25195 Rivendell Lake Forest, CA

International
Academic
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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Home-based Kindergarten readiness program, offering full or part time options, Mandarin and Spanish languages, STEM curriculum, and more!
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Aubrie C

220033 Lakeland Ave Lake Forest, CA

I have spent the last 9 years watching children ranging in age from 2 weeks to 13 years old. I have watched children in my house and theirs, I have also gotten the chance to be a live in nanny, and I have helped out on family vacations before as well. I am comfortable with duties such as diapers, light cooking and housework, and...
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Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd Lake Forest, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 20 years taking care of infants and toddlers. we learn, play and grow through all developmental stages with fun interaction with other kids and myself in a loving family home atmosphere using various activities such as reading,...
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Pink Melody Child Care

24092 Gemwood Dr. Lake Forest, CA

Hello my name is Zahra. I am a Licensed Child Care provider and I run a childcare center at my house called Pink Melody Childcare in Lake Forest. I am a mother of two girls and I know I will provide safe and loving childcare for your child. My mission is to provide a space where your child can play, learn, and rest. My home is...
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Woodcrest Preschool

21772 Lake Forest Dr Lake Forest, CA

1.0(1)
Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 care lessons and monthly themes...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Lake Forest, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Lake Forest, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Lake Forest, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Lake Forest, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Lake Forest, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Lake Forest, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Lake Forest, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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