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We have 60 daycares in Dana Point, CA! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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Nobis Preschool - Dana Point

26153 VICTORIA BLVD DANA POINT, CA

4.0(2)

2 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our program is centered on the belief that the first few years of a child’s life are critical for their developmental foundation and socialization. We believe that by providing a home-like environment that is safe, comfortable, and loving, a child’s creativity will be nurtured. The philosophy of this Center is a holistic approach, which incorporates different Developmental and educational theories, such as: behaviorism (Skinner and Thorndike), Developmental Stage Theory (Piaget) and more recently Social Development Theory of Learning (Vygotsky). Nobis Takes both sides of the nature-versus-nurture debate to implement the most well-rounded learning experience possible for your children. As the field of childhood psychology and learning development changes with time, Nobis strives to stay on top of these advances to supplement our established program.

Aria D. says "The teachers are really great with the kids. The program is great in getting the kids to interact with each other. They are always very accommodating to the...

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ginas daycare

25672 Rusty Anchor Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
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Niko C. says "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...

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DANA POINT MONTESSORI

33501 DEL OBISPO ST DANA POINT, CA

1 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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Welcome to Dana Point Montessori Preschool. We are a private school serving South Orange County for over 15 years and as of March 2019 are under new ownership. Schedule a tour and come see our classroom and playground plans & improvements! Our school is located only 5 minutes from the beach and 3 minutes from the 5 freeway. Our focus is to provide a fun, fresh and calm prepared environment for children to learn and grow in. We teach by way of Maria Montessori's philosophy and beliefs. When children are given the opportunity to work in a calm, peaceful area with fresh sunlight and nurturing caregivers, they develop pride and passion for their Montessori classroom and their fellow friends. Children get the perfect blend of outdoor play, indoor activities, healthy meals and of course some afternoon rest.
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Little Explorers Daycare

34011 Colegio Dr. Dana Point, CA

< 1 mi

We are a home daycare that offers an accredited curriculum. Co-owners have 28 years combined experience. We provide care for ages 2 - 5, Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 6:30. Our house has a fully fenced yard for outdoor activities. A healthy breakfast, lunch and snack is provided. We are a licensed facility. Child does not have to be potty trained.
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Dana Montessori Preschool

34052 Violet Lantern St Dana Point, CA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Dana Montessori Preschool offers childcare for two to five year old children in Dana Point, California. Their facilities provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. Dana Montessori Preschool is open from seven in the morning to six in the evening, except on weekends. Half-day care schedules are accommodated.
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Ocean Institute

24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr Dana Point, CA

< 1 mi

The Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California offers a Summer Camp for children from ages five to twelve. They aim to inspire a love for the sea among their campers through hands-on nature exploration and encourage curiosity and experimentation. The campers can go sailing on their exploration boats, Pilgrim and Spirit of Dana Point.Campers can They are accredited by the American Camp Association.
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St. Edward the Confessor Parish Preschool

33866 Calle La Primavera Dana Point, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Saint Edward the Confessor Parish Preschool provides quality early childhood Catholic education in Dana Point, California. The school offers a developmental preschool program that allows children to learn, grow and develop social and emotional skills. Highly qualified staff guide and encourage children to develop inquisitiveness, creativity and confidence, bringing out their full potential.
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Monarch Bay Montessori Academy

32920 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point, CA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Located in Dana Point, California, Monarch Bay Montessori Academy is a learning facility that provides early childhood education since 2003. It accepts children ages two and a half up to twelve years old. The Academy offers both full-time and part-time programs to meet the needs of different families. Additionally, it offers before and after-school programs, as well as extra-curricular activities. The site is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Appletree Daycare

33061 Elisa Dr Dana Point, CA

1.0(1)

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0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel

24590 LA PLATA DR LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

5.0(1)

4 mi

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Kaida Childcare

24442 MOULTON PKWY LAGUNA WOODS, CA

4.0(2)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
At Kaida Childcare, we are dedicated to providing the utmost care for your children in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. We’re here to support every aspect of your child’s development, from their social and emotional growth to their intellectual curiosity through our play-based educational curriculum. Our goal is to build strong foundations and help your child grow with confidence and a love of learning.

Care Member says "Kaida is an amazing facility. The classrooms are beautiful, fun, and educational; a perfect place for children of any age. The director there is as...

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Gonzales Family Childcare

2958 Calle Frontera San Clemente, CA

5.0(4)

5 mi

I'm a licensed daycare provider. I provide full-time care. I provide all meals and snacks. I have infant/ toddler child development background. I'm highly experienced in providing excellent care for children. I have been licensed for 25 years , I have references if needed. I currently have space for infants through school age. I offer age-appropriate activities. Hours of operation Monday - Friday, 6:30am -6pm closed on Holidays.

Care Member says "Choosing Miss Natalie was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. We have been with her for the past 4 years and its bittersweet to almost...

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Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(20)

8 mi

Happy Angels Haven, located in Laguna Hills, is just three blocks from 5 &amp; 405 freeway, and just two easy turns to reach me on Alicia Parkway. Parents like a quick pick-up and drop-off, and so we work tirelessly to make everything as convenient as possible. We offer an inviting, fun-loving, caring, warm, home-like environment for children of all ages. We cover, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Niguel, and more. We have openings for infant/toddlers at this time and also offer after-school care. For after school care, the child has to be at least 5 years of age in accordance with the licensing capacity. I am a licensed and certified CPR, serving for the last 23 years. I am affiliated with the Children Home Society of America, and Nurses Zone. For my excellent service and cleanliness, I have been complimented for keeping the facility super clean and in compliance of the State and Social Services rules and regulations. There is a very large play area, a separate nursery for newborns, as we can't mingle them with toddlers. We have the largest backyard within the neighborhood with beautiful panoramic view, swings, long tricycle pathway, and unlimited fresh cooked meals every day and all-day long. I don't believe in two snacks and a lunch only, children are growing and constantly need nourishment. We have structured program with variety of activities for our kids like coloring, recognition of alphabets, numbers, colors, shapes, circle time (games and basic general knowledge), dancing hour, bubble party and creative story time which is lots of fun. Kids learn social skills and learn sharing, caring and good manners which parents see in their behavior as they grow. I have excellent references, open days, evenings, and nights for nurses and other graveyard shift parents. I do give daycare presentation after 6:30 p.m. or Saturday morning and share a lot with the parents, so that they get to know what I have to offer. We have also helped many single moms expand their horizons, and take their careers to the next level, giving them better financial opportunity, support and a future. The key is flexibility, as we always urge parents to visit different day care facilities and compare. In childcare, price is always secondary, as the happiness of parents and children comes first. You will not see any kids in the pictures because of our strict privacy policy.

Care Member says "We are so lucky to have found a daycare as wonderful as Happy Angels Haven! Mrs. Alvi takes such good care of the kiddos, and gives them so much...

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Pari's Daycare

26240 Summerhill Ln Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(6)

8 mi

QUALITY CARE: NOT MORE THAN 4 KIDS AT A TIME. HOURS: 6AM-6PM FULLTIME, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Dear Parents, My name is Pari and I am a Licensed child care provider. I am First-Aid and CPR certified. I have also been Live Scan fingerprinted and background checked. I speak fluent Farsi, Spanish and English. Children are my passion. Before opening a daycare, I was a personal Nanny of two kids, from the time they were born until were six years old and off to school. My Philosophy: As a child care provider, I believe that having Passion, Love and Respect for the Children is Number one and it's my Priority. If we treat children with Love and Respect, they grow to be happier and more confident and with great self-esteem. By providing a child with a nurturing environment, they will be more responsive to their education and every day tasks. My main focus is to respect their physical and emotional needs in every moment. A child who knows that he/she is loved has a great head start in life. Which is why I provide a safe, fun, loving and educational environment for your little ones. I will provide a healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day. [No junk, frozen of microwaved foods.] A copy of a monthly menu will be provided to the parents and can be adjusted to accommodate for food allergies. I provide a Preschool Curriculum. Our daily activities are created to help and enhance your child's fine and gross motor skills and other areas of development. Activities are designed to help your child recognize numbers, shapes, patterns, colors and the alphabet. We also include story-time, music time and fun arts and crafts throughout the day.

Kelly D. says "I met with several home daycare providers and toured so many larger daycare businesses before I found Pari. None of the others felt like the right fit for...

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Taylor's Daycare

30252 Pacific Island Dr Apt 158 Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)

3 mi

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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 of two! Our days are spent learning and playing inside and out. We enjoy lots of crafts and interactive activities for kids of every age. We also strive to keep a very clean and safe environment always! Dragonfly Garden Childcare was inspired and is essentially an extension of Busy Bee Haven (an in home childcare I worked at since 2013 and is run by my mother for 27 years) If you are interested in availability please feel free to contact me directly, our spots fill somewhat quickly as families waitlisted at Busy Bee Haven are directed to us as well.

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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Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(23)

3 mi

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts &amp; crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will bring home daily activity papers plus arts &amp; crafts projects so you will know what your child has been learning. I provide healthy snacks, breakfasts, balanced lunches, fenced yard, playroom and preschool toys. My daycare is child proof to ensure the safety of every child, with Fire Department Clearance. As a parent, you will enjoy an open - door policy. I have early child development education and over 15 years experience in childcare. We are CPR/First Aid certified. The daycare hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon to Fri, but we will work with parents' schedule. LIC# 304311967,

Stephanie L. says "Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first...

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Love And Care Daycare

24391 Avandia De La Carlota Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Small Licensed Family Daycare in Laguna Hills, CA providing Full-Time, M-F, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Low Ratio and High Quality Care for Infants-Toddler (6 months - 3 years). What does my program offer? -High quality care and welcoming environment. -Small group to focus on individual child needs. -Daily routine based on the needs of the child. -Age appropriate &amp; educational activities. (For example: Music &amp; Movement, Story Time &amp; Puppets, Sensory, Outdoor Play and Tummy Time). Hello, my name is Veronica and I have been working with children professionally for over 14 yrs. I have my certificate in Early Childhood Education and obtain my CPR and 1st Aid. I have experience being a Director and Assistant Director for a preschool and school-age programs. I've also been a nanny/mother's helper/babysitter for a family of 3. My Qualifications: -14 years of working experience with children, ages 3 months-13 years. -Certificate in Early Childhood Education. -First Aid &amp; CPR Certified. -Health &amp; Safety Certified. -Background &amp; Fingerprint Clearance. My goal is to make sure your child is safe and cared for by taking the individual needs into account socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. I believe in the Reggio Emilia Approach which is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education which values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential which drives their interest to understanding their world within it organically and naturally.

Patty A. says "Ms Veronica is a very dependable, caring provider and preschool teacher. Family daycare has been part of her life, she grew up in it. Veronica has learn...

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Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive Laguna Niguel, CA

4.0(13)

3 mi

My background is in child development and psychology. I have my Teaching License and I have my daycare license through CA Department of Education, Sacramento. I have been in this business for more than 30years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado. After 15 years teaching as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, I decided to start my own daycare once again and care for your children from my home. I am a mother of 3 boys and have 4 nieces. As a parent and aunt, I can promise you that I can provide your kids the best of care and family life. And remember "WE DO NOT BABYSIT, WE DO MOTHERING". I am open 5 days a week for your child care needs. I can take care of your children by request on weekends, overnight *less than 12 hours*, and evenings. Hourly rate for after hours is $25 an hour, weekdays after 5:30 and weekends, Overnight $150 per child, less than 12 hours Discounts available for more than one child** $50 registration fee and background check

Care Member says "We randomly came across Buzy Kidz in our daycare search and are so happy that we found it! Our daughter has been there for over a year now and she loves...

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Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

25521 MUIRLANDS BLVD MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

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 childhood education.

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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Bliss

28075 Tioga Ct. Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(8)

3 mi

I provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow in. Your kids will spend the day laughing, dancing, singing, reaching developmental milestones, playing, creating, eating and napping. They will learn to be friends, to share, manners, sign language for better communication before speech, and overall; the most important thing, they will learn how to become good friendly people in an environment created especially for them and all their needs! Over 2 years they will learn ABC's 1,2,3's nursery rhymes and happy birthday songs! Arts and crafts, sensory games and puzzles, coloring and drawing as well as helping clean up and set up for playtime and eating. We help potty train and teach the children how to wash their hands and keep their environment clean and tidy. We communicate with the children in a way that explains reasons behind &quot;Why&quot; we are doing what we do, to help them better understand the ways of the world and the reasons things are done. This helps them with their vocabulary as well as acceptance of a situation and understanding of the &quot;Rules of Society&quot;. Communication and respect is important even in the infant years as their brains develop and gain more understanding and perspective to adapt to the world they are learning. My home is child friendly with large play areas inside and out. Many activities will keep your little one busy all day long. Healthy and nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. On nice days we often take trips to the park, which is nearby, in our 6 passenger buggy! the kids are able to get out play on the slides, swings, and play gym. Enjoying time outside the daycare environment which is great for visual sense and exploration! *I am State Licensed (facility# 304312763) *CPR Certified *First Aid Certified *Health and Safety Course *TB tested/Criminal background check Thank you for your consideration! Please email me to set up a tour or ask any questions you may have: childcare.bliss@gmail.com.

Ako B. says "I met Nikki (the owner) when I was looking for a day care for my four month old second child. I contacted several other places but felt most comfortable with...

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Recent daycare reviews from local parents in Dana Point, CA

Daycares in Dana Point, CA are rated 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Nobis Preschool - Dana Point

The teachers are really great with the kids. The program is great in getting the kids to interact with each other. They are always very...

- Aria D.

ginas daycare

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...

- Niko C.

0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

FAQs for finding daycares near you in Dana Point, CA

Daycare centers near you in Dana Point, 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.

Daycares near you in Dana Point, 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.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Dana Point, 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.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Dana Point, 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.

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