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Drop-In Child Care in Irvine, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 27 listed drop-in child care

Early Learner Montessori Home

We are incredibly grateful to Miss Denise and Shania for their loving care of our daughters over the years. Our older daughter attended this...

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Loving care daycare

Maram is a fabulous daycare provider. She puts so much heart into her daycare and truly loves the kids she watches as if they are her own....

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Columbus Grove Daycare

5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality...

- Shawn Y.

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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 HICKORY IRVINE, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Preschool
At the heart of our exceptional Montessori program is a genuine dedication and deep respect for the children in our care. This commitment creates a nurturing environment where children feel loved, supported, and secure within a consistent and well-structured setting—allowing them to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential....

Care Member says "We are incredibly grateful to Miss Denise and Shania for their loving care of our daughters over the years. Our older daughter attended this daycare and...

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Loving care daycare

706 VENITO IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)
starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
We provide personalized care with a strong focus on early childhood development through play-based and age-appropriate learning activities. What sets us apart is our low child-to-teacher ratio, CPR-certified staff, and our commitment to creating a nurturing “second home”

Care Member says "Maram is a fabulous daycare provider. She puts so much heart into her daycare and truly loves the kids she watches as if they are her own. She took...

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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
In-Home daycare
Columbus Grove Daycare is a licensed large in-home family daycare in the heart of Irvine, CA that offers an inviting, nurturing, and warm space for children to grow and develop. Our priorities in preparation for Kindergarten are: academic enrichment, developing fine and gross motor skills through various activities, social and...

Shawn Y. says "5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality delicious food...

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Donya’s Home Daycare

CULVER/WALNUT IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
Our focus here is to offer your children the care, comfort and love. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in the safest hands. The mission of Donya's child care is to provide a safe, nurturing and recreational environment for all children. At Donya's Child care we take care of mental, emotional, and physical...

Kayla B. says "We love Donya and her family, and feel so lucky to have found her daycare. We started looking for someone to look after our daughter when she was about 10...

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Aveesa Daycare

44 Hollowglen Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
Aveesa Small Family Home Daycare/Childcare (Irvine) * Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. * We also take care of your kids after hours and on special occasions with advance notice. Reasonable rates. * Accepting infants 0-24 months Full time and part time * Drop-off and pick-up...

Katayoon K. says "I have known Ira for over 30 years now and am very confident of her abilities of interacting with children of all ages. Ira is a very kind, trusting,...

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Melody Child Care

5031 Alcorn Ln Irvine, CA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
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 program includes care for...
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Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst Irvine, CA

Smith's Home Preschool is run by myself, Kristel Smith. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development. In addition, I have over 18 units of early childhood education and have worked in several after school care programs. I have been working with children for over 10...
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World of knowledge learning center

14581 Oak Ave Irvine, CA

World Of Knowledge Learning Center! Facility Number - 304313439 Grand opening Home Day Care Now enrolling. My name is Halsi, *15 years work experience with 6week-12 year olds as a lead teacher in preschools. *24ECE units, Associate degree with business...
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Prodigy Montessori

95 Copper Mine Irvine, CA

Montessori
Academic
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Prodigy Montessori is a CA licensed Day care cum Montessori learning academy. We offer an environment where happy minds learn to discover. Our executive director has over 20 years of education experience and has taught kids from ages 1-10. She has a master degree in education and has completed her Montessori training. At...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

26 Lake Road Irvine, CA

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, in a welcoming, neighborhood community At LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you become part of a diverse,...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H Irvine, CA

Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills

3983 Portola Parkway Irvine, CA

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Our convenient neighborhood preschool offers nurturing Montessori programs for toddlers and preschool-aged children. In our authentic Montessori program, your child will benefit from stable, mixed-age classrooms communities, lead by a highly-trained, nurturing, stable teaching staff. All of our head teachers have completed the...
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Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
At "Chiquitines Home Daycare/Preschool", we believe for your children to learn they must feel happy and safe. Therefore, we create a loving, caring, and respectful environment that encourages them to increase social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Chiquitines is a Bilingual (English / Spanish) home daycare that...

Care Member says "Chiquitines daycare is absolutely wonderful. I felt good dropping off my child with Ms. Evelyn and all the teachers there. The care was great and they...

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Montessori of Anaheim

1401 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 105 ANAHEIM, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
Montessori of Anaheim provides childcare service to the families and children ages 2-5 years old. We offer an authentic Montessori and hands-on fun learning experience. We have a great curriculum, experienced Montessori teachers and a beautiful Montessori prepared environment/ classroom. At Montessori of Anaheim, we prioritize...

Susan N. says "Montessori of Anaheim is excellent! I love the staff, the teachers are great! Their academic routines are impressive, they know they know what they are...

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Normandale Family Childcare

SUMMIT LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Normandale 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, writing, music, arts, crafts, and sensory...

Care Member says "My son has been at this loving program for the last year and has grown and developed so much!! The teachers and care givers provide a nurturing and...

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Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
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 classroom flow. Now enrolling for...

Rebecca G. says "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...

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

23421 MADERO MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1450/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
The Learning Experience has been serving the families of Saddleback and south Orange County for over 39 years. We provide a creative, nurturing environment with a developmental curriculum geared towards kindergarten readiness and personal social growth.

Jeniffer B. says "They offer so many great things! It's a very loving and stimulating environment! The staff is long term, friendly and committed. The class rooms are...

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Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace Lake Forest, CA

Need childcare options for the potential changes in schools next year? Family Daycare now open in Lake Forest License #304313705 -Near El Toro/Portola -Ages 0-12 years -Transportation, educational supervision, and before and after school care available for Lake Forest Elementary students -Younger siblings? This is...
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Little Monkeys Daycare & Preschool

1520 E. Baldwin Ave. Orange, CA

I am the owner/caregiver of a Christian family home daycare offering quality, loving childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years with a preschool program available for children 2.5 and up. Several schedule options are available including part-time, full-time, half days and drop-in care.
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When you drop your child off near you in Irvine, CA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!

Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Irvine, CA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.

Drop-in child care hours in Irvine, CA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.

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