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Santiago Children's Center
5.0
Connie and Sarah are two people who truly care about your child! My daughter enjoys going here and the beautiful park like backyard is perfect for the kids. If you're looking for a trustworthy and loving childcare provider then Santiago Children's Center should be of interest to you. I'm so grateful...
- Tamara M
Danika's Home Childcare
5.0
Danika started to take care my baby when he was 5Months Old. I am a first time mom and did all my daycare visits and glad that we found her. She's really sweet and caring to my baby, My baby never had a diaper rash under her care.I like it when they do outdoor plays and my baby can experience...
- R. B
Mama Bear Child Care
5.0
Blooming Butterflies has taken care of my baby since I went back to work and she was 13 weeks old. She is a few weeks away from turning 1 and I have had the best experience with Pam, Ashley and their crew. I highly recommend this daycare for anyone looking for a safe, healthy, educational and...
- Jordan R
Leo & Tiago
5.0
Highly recommended! Paloma provided me with her services in 2019 in the care of my twin girls. She provided such loving care and was quick to provide text and video updates throughout the day. If you are looking for someone to care for your littles, rest assured that this Momma will treat yours like...
- Crystal
Viv Shining Star Family Daycare
5.0
I am thankful to have found Vivian for taking care of one year old. She was very patient and flexible to make sure that my boy gets adjusted to Daycare. My son is very happy with her and has become sharp and friendly. She is very caring and encouraging in making him learn new things.
- Richa S
Daycares in Costa Mesa, CA
5.0
(2)
At Santiago Children's Center we respect our children and encourage them to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and culturally through age-appropriate activities in a warm, safe country atmosphere. Our dedicated teachers will treat your child as part of a family and will always respond to...
5.0
"I am a very charming person who loves to teach and provide great and meaningful learning environment to children, I take any chance to teach anything that kids are interested with. I was working as a elementary school teacher in Mexico for over 15 years and also...
Maria M
4.6
(17)
I have over 20 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the...
5.0
"We have been very blessed and fortunate to have been with Danika for the last 3 years. Our twins started when they were almost 5 months old and being first time parents, we were nervous with this transition, but Danika was so understanding and empathetic, which...
Sarah C
5.0
(1)
From infantry through toddler years, Mama Bear Child Care is the quality care and companionship parents are looking for. Mama Bear Child Care is a one of a kind home daycare for your family, founded by mother and daughter Pam and Ashley. In our developmentally-based environment, your child can...
5.0
"Blooming Butterflies has taken care of my baby since I went back to work and she was 13 weeks old. She is a few weeks away from turning 1 and I have had the best experience with Pam, Ashley and their crew. I highly recommend this daycare for anyone looking for a...
Jordan R
5.0
(1)
My name is Paloma and I am a mother of two beautiful boys: a 3-year-old and a 4-month old. I have a Bachelor in Arts; a career of 13 years as Director of Graphic Design for nationally-known fashion companies; I played collegiate Volleyball; I am bi-lingual (Spanish) from South American descent; I am...
5.0
"Highly recommended! Paloma provided me with her services in 2019 in the care of my twin girls. She provided such loving care and was quick to provide text and video updates throughout the day. If you are looking for someone to care for your littles, rest assured...
Crystal
5.0
(7)
Infant and Toddler Program
Healthy snacks & home cooked meals.
Creative activities including ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, and arts & crafts.
Circle time, story time, songs, music & dance.
Learning programs which provide education in early child development.
Safe...
5.0
"As a working Mom, I feel at ease leaving my children in the care of Viv. She is great with children! She has great interaction, very respectful and patient, sets out engaging activities, and so loving towards the children. It is so nice to see how happy both my...
Alou C
5.0
(5)
Located in the beautiful and safe community of Casa De Santiago!! We are located in the perfect location where hardly any cars pass by! We have a clean, child safe, very well maintained home with spacious room and TONS of toys! We do daily learning activities (counting, ABC's, reading, etc.) and...
5.0
"Finding Catalina was the biggest blessing to our family. Working full time and trusting your kids with someone is tough but she loved our kids and took care of them like they were her own and made it so easy to leave them in her care each day. Our kids are in...
Amy
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Mona and I have been a licensed child care provider for more than 20 years. Additionally, I have completed my early childhood education at Santa Ana College and work with my peers in the area on improving an already welcoming environment. I provide preschool activities and maintain a...
5.0
"Dear Mona ,Your child care is really the best I am so lucky to found you.i appreciate you very much."
Simin S
5.0
(8)
Paradise Kids daycare is a licensed in-home child-care facility in a safe community located in Irvine, CA. I am available Monday through Friday from 8Am to 5 Pm, and am very dedicated and loving towards children and enjoy teaching and playing with them. Education is very important and I work with...
5.0
"Marjan is a great and amazing caregiver we found for my 22 months (now) old daughter! We started her daycare here since she was 18 months and in very short period she is learning lot from Marjan and her very lovable, helpful and caring family members. We had really...
Priya P
5.0
(11)
** Enrollments opening January 2024 **
TOURS AVAILABLE THIS NOVEMBER to reserve January spots.
-Email to schedule - c4ktustin@gmail.com
At Care for K.I.D.S. your child will learn, play, socialize, discover, create, build, engineer, imagine, wonder, and enjoy childhood.
His or Her critical...
5.0
"We could not be more pleased with our experience at CARE For KIDS. Our daughter started there when she was 5 months and our son will start there at the same age. My first takeaway was how much our daughter learned in a short time. Since then an even bigger takeaway...
Hilary
5.0
(2)
We are open 24/5 days a week. We accepting newborn to 5 years old. Our goal is to provide tender love and care for our wonderful angels. We provide the children with warm meals, including breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. We motivate the children with fun yet highly educational activities that...
5.0
"This is an incredible Day Care. My daughter has learned so much she is way ahead of other kids her age.Edie who owns Happy Hearts is the sweetest most caring woman I know. I feel so good when I leave my daughter in the morning knowing she is in incredible hands. I...
Carol
5.0
(1)
It is my sincere desire to provide responsible loving care for your child, We provide a home away from home for you child, and I want you to feel confident that your child will be safe and happy with us. We give them lots of care, love, and they have fun. We teach them the basics, so when the go to...
5.0
"We learned about Bev's daycare from a friend who went there for several years with her child. Bev was full at the time and couldn't take on new kids, so we toured several other licensed home daycare facilities for our 3mo. when I was heading back to work. We could...
Jennifer H
We are a day care located in Tustin, CA. We are open from 7am-6pm. We are close to the 5 and 55 fwy. We provide Montessori Philosophy based education and care for children of ages 1-6. We provide a program with emphasis on math and language. Our daily schedule also includes arts and crafts,outdoor...
We are a Family Daycare located in Irvine, CA. We provide care for children ages, 16 months to 5 years old. We are located in a gated community with plenty of outdoor and indoor space for your children's daily activities. Our staff is trained to provide activities in accordance with the...
We are a small home daycare located in Irvine, Westpark. (Main and Harvard)
We provide a second loving home for your kids.
We work with a small group of kids (only 5-6 kids daily)
We are accepting ages newborn to 5 years old.
Offering part-time and full-time days.
Hours are weekdays 7:30am-5:30...
1 year waiting list for infants.
Government assistance welcome.
This is a family childcare home. I am CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, Health and Safety Certified, TB Tested, LiveScan (Which means that I got fingerprinted and ran a background check on me), my home was inspected by a social worker...
Hello everyone!
I run a daycare in Irvine with California's license.
The hours are from 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday.
I serve breakfast, snack, lunch and evening snack.
I am also available on the weekends. I serve fresh food most of the foods are organic.
It's a warm, comfortable and safe...
Licensed in home daycare in Columbus Grove between Barranca and Harvard.
We provide the following:
-Montessori certified teacher.
-Montessori curriculum.
-Skills and knowledge needed for kindergarten.
-Care for children, 3 months to 5 years old.
-Safe and loving environment.
-All meals and...
I have taking care of children for over 19 yrs, good references, a clean & safe environment. Lic. #304310274 Call Aurora (714) 838-9581
After more than ONE year, Preschool 101 is back and ready for some in-person learning fun! Enroll your tykes in either of our two locations (Mariners or Newport Coast Community Center) and take a much deserved break while your child makes new friends and memories. Recreation Staff will follow NMUSD...
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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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Costa Mesa, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
Daycare centers near you in Costa Mesa, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
Daycares near you in Costa Mesa, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Costa Mesa, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Costa Mesa, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.
Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Daycares in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.