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Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

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...

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La Mancha Daycare

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

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Fairyland Academy LLC

This day care is a very complete place. The facilities are spacious, clean and well lit. The caregivers are very loving and professional,...

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Daycare Centers Near Ladera Ranch

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Poppy Community Preschool

26 Wood Barn Ladera Ranch, CA

Mission Statement: Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Poppy Community Preschool partners with children, families, and the Ladera Ranch and surrounding communities to provide an inquiry-based education for young learners. Teachers and children co-construct their learning experience through observation, purposeful...
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Larissa Family Child Care

15 Sklar St Ladera Ranch, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Thanks for visiting! We hope you can find everything you need. Larissa Tobar Family Child Care is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations and the child needs. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with...
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Ladera Ranch Kindercare

1000 CORPORATE DR LADERA RANCH, CA

State license verified

Welcome to Ladera Ranch KinderCare in California! We are located directly south of Mercantile East Shopping Center, near the Ladera Sports Center. Each of our classrooms inspires children's curious nature and fosters that curiosity by allowing them to learn through a discovery process. Our commitment is to ensure that everything...
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Ladera Ranch

29151 SIENNA PKWY LADERA RANCH, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
We are an Early Childhood Education Program located in Ladera Ranch- South Orange County. We strive to provide quality Programs for children 18 months- Kindergarten. Our commitment is to provide high quality, professional, early education program for your children. We shall forever be committed to the individual child needs; not...
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My babysitting career first started when i was about 12. I have done so great ever since. Even though I am only 14, I consider myself a really sitter. I have had much experience and will charge $12 and hour. I'm sorry if it is too much for some people, but I really need the money.
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Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive Laguna Niguel, CA

4.7(13)

State license verified

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...

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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La Mancha Daycare

26567 EL TOBOSO MISSION VIEJO, CA

4.7(6)
starting at
$380/mo
Child care
Day Care
In-Home daycare
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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Fairyland Academy LLC

18 Los Abitos RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
+ 3 more
Welcome to Fairyland Academy LLC, a California Department of Social Services Licensed home daycare and a Kindergarten readiness program nestled in the heart of the close-knit community near lake Santa Margarita. We believe children thrive best in an environment that feels just like home. That’s why we’ve created a warm, loving,...

Care Member says "This day care is a very complete place. The facilities are spacious, clean and well lit. The caregivers are very loving and professional, there is...

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LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

34240 CAMINO CAPISTRANO CAPO BEACH, CA

4.8(4)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
Day Care
+ 3 more
Little Thinkers Montessori Academy is a nurturing and innovative Montessori Preschool committed to fostering the holistic development of young minds. Situated in a serene and stimulating environment, our academy embraces the principles of Maria Montessori, providing children with an enriching learning experience that lays the...

Bill G. says "We have two children that attend. We love that it is multilingual. Our four year old was singing in Spanish this morning. They have a great core group of...

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SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

32143 ALIPAZ ST SAN JUAN CAPO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1150/mo
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
At San Juan Montessori, our mission is to provide an exceptional, child-centered educational experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning, empowers young minds to reach their full potential, and cultivates responsible, compassionate, and globally-aware citizens. We are committed to upholding the principles of Maria...

Hailey X. says "My son has been attending for about 6 months now. They are truly amazing, we were at a different Montessori school before and they were fine, but this...

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Temple Beth El South Orange County Infant Toddler & Early Childhood Center

2A LIBERTY ALISO VIEJO, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Faith based
Academic
+ 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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Irvine Home Daycare

456 Chorus Irvine, CA

5.0(5)
I think you will be excited to learn what I provide My name is Maryam and I am a longtime resident of Irvine. I have a large child-safe home and am an experienced professional in the field of child care and more importantly, I LOVE what I do. I am licensed by the State of California and certified in CPR, First Aid, and child...

Care Member says "We only have the best things to say about Irvine Home Daycare! I cannot believe how lucky we were to find Maryam’s daycare. Maryam cares so much about...

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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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Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

25521 MUIRLANDS BLVD MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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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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Sunshine Daycare

22175 DEBRA ST LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
International
In-Home daycare
Healthy foods and snacks provided. Early learning and education programs offered. Safe and fun environment!

Care Member says "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...

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Kaida Childcare

24442 MOULTON PKWY LAGUNA WOODS, CA

4.5(2)

State license verified

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...

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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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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Little Gems Day Care

25111 Barents Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Welcome to Little Gems Day Care, where three decades of childcare expertise meet a nurturing haven for your little ones. I'm Noushin R, and I bring over 30 years of dedicated experience to our warm and enriching environment. At Little Gems, we view each child as a unique gem, deserving of love and stimulation. Our home day care...

Care Member says "Little Gems was the first daycare I sent my baby to at 5 months and once I met Ms. Nunu (Noushin), I felt that he would be in safe hands. Her sweet,...

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Nobis Preschool - Dana Point

26153 VICTORIA BLVD DANA POINT, CA

4.5(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1640/mo
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...

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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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Ladera Ranch, CA

Daycare centers near you in Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, 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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