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Tarina Child Care
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 everyone who works there
my baby 3...
- Helia
Taylor's Daycare
5.0
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 children in my licensed home childcare facility. Duties included assisting in maintaining a safe, fun and clean environment, monitoring children to...
- Stacey D
Tina P
5.0
I am so fortunate to have met Tina. When I was first looking for a daycare for my child, the first person I met with was Tina. I had a great feeling after interviewing with her and visiting her immaculate daycare. Not wanting to make a decision without looking around, I visited a few more daycares...
- Natalie K
Mind Builder At The Hills
5.0
Where do I start?
Mind Builder at Laguna Hills is absolutely amazing! All three of my children have gone to this home daycare. My oldest is 7 years old and she started at Mind Builder when she was one. My youngest is 8 months old and he is currently enrolled. Dia and Elsie are quite the duo. They...
- Angela J
Guidepost Montessori at Alicia
5.0
My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week.
I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really started doing some research on the value of bilingualism, and I realized: I have a small window of time here when my kids are young. Why should I not...
- Rebecca G
Daycares in Lake Forest, 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 recommend Giselle at Tarina Childcare. Giselle is loving, caring and very attentive to the children in her care. My son just loves her!"
Valerie R
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 children in my licensed home childcare facility. Duties included assisting in maintaining a safe, fun and clean...
Stacey D
5.0
(14)
Hi my name is Tina and I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching kids for over 8 years. I have been licensed for over 4 years. I have full time/part time openings. My hours are M-F 7am-6pm. My home is a safe loving environment where children can learn and grow through...
5.0
"What can I say about this awesome daycare? We're very lucky to have found Tina. My daughter has been with Tina for almost 2 years. She loves coming to play with all her friends. She missed Tina dearly when they went on vacation. Tina is a caring and patience...
Han
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
"I have 20 years of childcare experience. I highly recommend Mind Builder At The Hills Child Care Center. The center is clean and the staff and teacher are caring and loving. Faye Abri"
Faye A
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 Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural...
5.0
"My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week.
I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really started doing some research on the value of bilingualism, and I realized: I have a small window of time here when...
Rebecca G
Lulu's Fun House
30 Montecilo, Foothill Ranch, CA
5.0
(9)
-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
"We needed care in a short notice and lulu fun house delivered. Ms Nouf has been very attentive to the child's needs. During the pandemic ms noufi is also paying extra attention to make sure no child is sick and this keeps everyone safe"
Calvin L
Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool
7525 Santiago Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA
Starting at $800/mo
5.0
(1)
The Silverado Children Center is dedicated to providing environmentally centered child-care, focused on each child's individual needs and learning/developmental style. We are dedicated to hands-on learning by working in an outdoor environment with plants and animals, while integrating teamwork and...
5.0
"Kids need to be outside. This is a great place for kids to connect with nature and be around animals too. Love this place! I would definitely send my kids here for their summer program and their daycare and after school care as well. Small quiet group of kids."
Katherine B
5.0
(1)
Kiddieland Preschool established in 1994 in Aliso Viejo operates Monday through Friday. We welcome children between the ages of 18 months through 6 years old.
Our wonderful thematic program is exciting and fun for our children. We also have an extremely interactive circle time when our children...
5.0
"They take children starting at 18 months. Our daughter started here so timid but Kristin took her in like her own. We toured many schools and even tried other more costly options that failed to give the warmth we were looking for. Kiddieland made me feel at peace,...
Julia P
5.0
(1)
We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment.
Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and...
5.0
"This is a great little daycare! I am really impressed with their staff. All three of them that I met are friendly, knowledgable and responsible with biggest hearts.
The thing I am most impressed with, is their menu. These kids eat like kings! Everything is made...
Teresa N
4.2
(5)
The first five years of a child's life are the most crucial for the development of their mental, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills. Children learn about the world around them through play. When offered developmentally appropriate activities, opportunities for discovery and...
5.0
"My son started at OC Playschool when he had just turned 2-years-old. We have been going part-time, 3-days a week for the last three years. He is now five. The moment he started, his vocabulary skyrocketed. He has learned how to be part of a group setting with...
Debbie T
4.0
(4)
We are Orange County's only state licensed provider of child care that gives parents the flexibility of hourly billing, evening hours and weekend hours. At Playmates our motto is: "Where kids can be kids and parents can be carefree." We care for children from the ages of 2 to 12. Please visit our...
5.0
"Great place to drop off my 3 year old while I do some errands. Great staff! My baby has been going there since she was two and even requests to go to daycare and "play with the teacher." Such a needed service for a full time work from home mom!"
Ezichi B
Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch
26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA
Costimate: $200/wk
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
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...
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...
Little Rascal Daycare is a mother/daughter team running an in home daycare. We are licensed and have 10 years experience, including child development certificate. We provide a safe loving environment for your little ones! Go to our website and check us out! Contact for more info
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...
in home day care with play-learning based program.
Hello parents! I am an ECE graduate from Canada College with 7 years' experience caring and teaching children to get them ready for kindergarten. I come from Africa, I have lived in the USA for more than 10 years, and I am opening a brand new family childcare. In my daycare, I am going to...
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...
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Lake Forest, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Lake Forest, CA?
Daycare centers near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA?
Daycares near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Daycares in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 62 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.