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Recent daycare reviews in Foothill Ranch, CA

Bright Beginner Preschool

5.0

My grandson loves Ms B and her program. He has learned so much and he gets so excited to show me all his work when I pick him up. He truly loves her caring nature and I know my daughter and son in law are happy too.

- Lucille

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

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, and it was a very difficult decision...

- Rebecca G.

Lulu's Fun House

5.0

My daughter was at Lulus for 2.5 year and I couldn’t ask for a better experience. Ms N is kind and caring. I never had a doubt my daughter was safe and well cared for. If you’re looking for a small, in-home daycare, I’d highly recommend Lulus!!

- Care member

Sunshine Daycare

5.0

Sunshine Daycare is an amazing daycare. When we were looking to put our daughter in daycare I was very nervous. This was my first time looking for one and I had no idea what I was doing. When we walked into Sunshine Daycare all my worries went away. The staff was wonderful and sweet. I could tell...

- Care member

Happy Home Daycare

5.0

Shahnaz is wonderful! We started taking our baby to Happy Home Daycare 5 months ago. Shahnaz is always warm and welcoming. Our little man smiles every morning when he sees her. She's very responsive via text message. She'll even send videos and pictures. She raises the kids in a loving and...

- Rachel W.

Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA

Bright Beginner Preschool

Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade, Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0

(4)

Bright Beginner is a private, in home preschool where children feel nurtured, loved, and safe. We provide quality "in home" childcare and preschool learning experiences with a licensed and certified prekindergarten teacher designed to stimulate your child's growth and development. Our personalized...
5.0
"My son loves Ms B and this school. He has gone from a shy 3 year old to a confident 5 year old. Ms B has cultivated this in him and has taught him so many things that he is now more than prepared for kindergarten. He will be sad to leave Ms B's school as he...

James


Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA

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.


Peace Tree Learning

Peace Tree Learning

15 Fairfield, Foothill Ranch, CA

State licensed, home daycare in a loving, play-based environment! serving ages 6 months - 6 years My name is Maria and I am an experienced and qualified, Infant CPR trained preschool teacher. I love children and I am opening my home to provide a safe and fun learning experience. I love art and all...

Little Things Early Preschool

Little Things Early Preschool

1 Rue Monet, Foothill Ranch, CA

At Little Things, we strive to create a safe, meaningful, and caring environment inspired by the Play-based learning setting. Our program is a place where children can learn through doing, invent through making, and solve problems by working together. We focus on Social and Emotional development,...

Lulu's Fun House

Lulu's Fun House

30 Montecilo, Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0

(11)

-Loving, nurturing and academic. -Park-like playground yard. -Infant/Toddler/School Age. (2 weeks-5yrs) -No Pets In home/yard. -Smoke Free Home. -8:00am-5:30pm. -Preschool play based program. Dear Future Parents, We would like to extend our warmest welcome to Lulu's Fun House. Thank you for...
5.0
"This review is long overdue but we cannot express enough how great Lulus Funhouse was. Ms. N. took such good care of our 18 mo old and 4 mo old. I never once had to question my girls safety and security. I knew my girls were getting the love and attention that we...

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Foothill Ranch KinderCare

Foothill Ranch KinderCare

26462 Towne Centre, Foothill Ranch, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

Miss Tammy's Kids

Miss Tammy's Kids

9 Calotte Place, Foothill Ranch, CA


I have worked with children of all ages for over 6 years now. I have two children of my own, a 5 year old son and a 5 month old girl. I work on Sundays at our church in Irvine in the child care program as well. I have many references, can provide a flawless background check and I am CPR/first aid...

Shuba Infant Care

59 Parrell Avenue, Foothill Ranch, CA

Shuba Infant is a family home daycare in Foothill Ranch that fosters your child's needs and imaginations with the utmost loving care. We ensure that the children under our care are compassionately guided to learn basic skills needed for preschool and are provided a safe space to learn effectively...

Sunshine Daycare

Sunshine Daycare

22175 Debra Street, LAKE FOREST, CA

Starting at $1400/mo

5.0

(5)

Healthy foods and snacks provided. Early learning and education programs offered. Safe and fun environment!
5.0
"Sunshine Daycare is an amazing daycare. When we were looking to put our daughter in daycare I was very nervous. This was my first time looking for one and I had no idea what I was doing. When we walked into Sunshine Daycare all my worries went away. The staff was...

Care member


Happy Home Daycare

Happy Home Daycare

49 Sable, Irvine, CA

5.0

(4)

There is no greater feeling than watching a child learn, laugh and grow. It gives me life and fills me with hope knowing that we can raise confident, competent, contributing members of society. As mother of three, and aunt to 8, i have decades of experience raising happy , healthy, well-adjusted...
5.0
"I can't say how thankful we are for having our son with happy Home Daycare. Shahnaz is so caring, and I'm feeling so comfortable when I'm at work, and I don't have to worry about my son since he is really in the right hands. The threat my son like a close family...

Forough F.


Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Los Alisos And Trabuco, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(6)

Welcome! My name is Paige. I have been running an at-home daycare for 20+ years. I started my daycare when my own four children were young. I have continued my daycare because I enjoy creating a family oriented, fun, loving environment for children. I am a member of the Orange County Childcare...
5.0
"I have been with Paige now 2 years and I can't say enough how much we love her, and the environment my daughter is in. She comes home so happy and can't wait to always go back. I just had another baby this past December and can not wait to start her at Paige's too."

Ashton W.


Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

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
"Just dropped off our 13 month old for his first day of daycare and--as first time parents--we couldn't be more at ease to have him in Ms. May's care. The process of finding the right daycare has been a long one, but we were immediately impressed with Ms. May. She...

Nancy S.


Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush, Irvine, CA

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Learning Tree Child Daycare! We are currently accepting applications for children ages 12 weeks up to 4 years old. We are a licensed daycare provider located in Central Irvine in Orange County. We are focused on serving our neighbors in nearby cities of Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna...
5.0
"Rostana has been taking care of my daughter since she was a few months old. She's very nurturing, kind, and makes delicious healthy food for her. The daycare is kept very clean, and Rostana keeps her very busy with lots of developmentally appropriate toys and...

Fatima D.


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit Vista, Lake Forest, CA

4.9

(32)

Welcome to Normandale Heights 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,...
5.0
"t to be educational. We went to several places and I left crying I could not imagine leaving my son to go back to work, then we found Normandale! They are Montessori based daycare it was very organized, clean, and they were passionate about their work. R. started...

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Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

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...
5.0
"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 from diaper changes to snacks and lunches. She even sends multiple pics of their activities throughout the day....

Monica W.


Katie's Daycare

Katie's Daycare

24625 Creekview Dr., Laguna Hills, CA

4.8

(22)

If you're looking for a small in-home daycare, then Katie's Daycare is for you. Our name is Donna and my twin sister is Yvonne and we grew up with our mother running a day care for 30+ years and we are very excited to start our own business to continue the experience we've gained from her. We are...
5.0
"We cannot say enough good things about Donna and Yvonne and their daycare! They took care of our two boys from 5 months old and did an incredible job. They are caring, reliable, communicative, dedicated and treated our kids like their own. As working parents it...

Care member


Tarina Child Care

Tarina Child Care

College Park Area, Irvine, CA

5.0

(15)

I have years of experience in child care in Orange County. I am a parent myself for 16 years and i will take care of your children as if they were one of my own. I have created a safe and fun environment for my children under my care. I am providing a safe friendly caring environment for our...
5.0
"i highly recommended this day care to everyone who has kids and so worry for finding good place for their kids they are so nice and kind with children and this the only one day care that they have homemade food and they are super clean and i really appreciate for...

Helia


Abc Daycare

Abc Daycare

14 Lilac, Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

Hello Neighbors, I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years. I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate. I've previously held a CDA (Child Development...
5.0
"We have had an amazing experience with Ms.Kim's ABC daycare. Our two son came in for pre-k and within days, it became their second home. This is BY FAR the best daycare we have ever seen. We felt so lucky to get my two son into this daycare. I believe Ms.Kim's...

Ivy G.


Mind Builder At The Hills

Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(5)

I am a passionate professional licensed LVN, experienced with pediatrics, who decided to take care of your children at my home to give them a comfortable and safe environment! Details are listed below. *Services offered for children ages 3 months old to 12 years old. *Preschool curriculum....
5.0
"Dia and her staff are fantastic. My two year old daughter always loves going to daycare. They do great activities with the kids, hold fun events for holidays and birthdays, and help my daughter to continue her growth and learning. We know the kids here are safe,...

Brandon M.


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Ratings for Foothill Ranch, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.