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Find Trusted Drop-In Child Care Near Me in Laguna Beach, CA

We have 29 drop-in child care in Laguna Beach, CA! Compare and find the best drop-in child care to fit your needs.

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Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst Irvine, CA

8 mi

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 years and love to play, teach, and have fun! We offer Half day, or full day classes! Our Half day runs from 8-12 and our All Day Students attend from 8-5. Earlier drop off times are available for an additional charge. Our schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. We also run fun events like Parent's Night out, Holiday Parties, and Movie Nights! Being home based provides your child with a comfortable environment and allows me the flexibility to work with you! We serve ages infant (by licensing standards this is any child under 2) to 6 years old! It's never to early to socialize and have fun with other children all while learning the necessary skills to begin kindergarten! We offer quality instruction that meets the developmental needs of your child no matter what level they are at! We believe learning should be fun and follow a Piaget philosophy while incorporating STEM activities. Come learn with us today!
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Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street Laguna Hills, CA

5 mi

Happy Angels Haven, located in Laguna Hills, is just three blocks from 5 & 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.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H Irvine, CA

8 mi

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
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 experiences children have in their lives outside of the classroom. As one of LePort s largest schools, we offer programs for infants all the way through eighth grade. It s perfect if you are looking for a place where your child can feel at home for many years. We are conveniently located near the Irvine Spectrum, just minutes from where the I-5 and I-405 merge. Our unique education model starts with authentic Montessori for infants through eighth grade. Our Montessori programs are the most authentic, which means they deliver the outstanding results Montessori is known for. For the upper grades, our unique Knowledge for Life curriculum combines rigorous, advanced academics with a joyful learning approach, so you don t have to choose one or the other. We currently occupy two buildings in Technology Park, Building A is termed North Campus, and Building H is termed South Campus. Both are surrounded by beautiful play areas with plenty of space for children to run and be active. North Campus provides programs for toddlers through eighth grade. South Campus provides programs for infants through kindergarten with a Spanish Immersion option.
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ANDERSON, EVELYN

45 WEEPINGWOOD IRVINE, CA

5.0(2)

7 mi

starting at
$1500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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 is open Monday through Friday from 7.30 am to 6 pm, we provide, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus 2 snacks, food is made from scratch daily using organic products, we also work with brightwheel, is an app where teachers upload pictures of the kids like, schedule of diapers change, food, activities, etc.,

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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Alice In Daycareland

27662 Aliso Creek Rd #6111 Aliso Viejo, CA

4 mi

As a working mother, I understand the challenge of balancing career and family. I also know first hand how hard it is to choose the right daycare. I am a mom of three boys who decided to leave my job in healthcare to devote myself full time to teaching and caring for children. Let me help to make that choice easier for you. At Alice in Daycareland, my goal is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for infants to children age 5 years. I recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personalities. I am committed to working within each child's comfort zone to ensure optimal social, emotional and educational results. I offer a fun but structured environment and affordable rates with all meals included. Sample Schedule: 7- 8a Drop-off 7:30-8:30a Breakfast 8:30-9a Free play 9-10a Circle Time/Group Activities 10-10:30a Healthy Snack Offered 10:30-11:30a Outdoor play/Indoor Play 11:30-12:30p Lunch 12:30-2:30p Nap time/Quiet time 2:30-3pm Wake up/ Clean Up 3p-3:30p Afternoon Snack 3:30-4:00p Circle/Story Time 4:00-5:00p Independent Play 5:00-5:30p Pick-up
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Gomes In-Home Daycare

Montara Drive Aliso Viejo, CA

4 mi

Gomes In-Home Daycare I am 25 years old, I currently have a 2 year old and a 6 month old - married for 4 1/2 years. I am a LICENSED in-home daycare @ my house and would love to help you and your family out. I have my BA in liberal studies and my teaching credential with a minor in Childrens Language and Literacy. I am CPR/First Aid and Infant and Health Safety Certified, Live Scan Registered, as well as my husband is a Paramedic. I can reassure you, your child will be in an a fun, safe, interactive and learning environment in my home as I know some parents are hesitant and want a nanny to come to them. However, I provide crafts, reading corners, basic learning, outdoor adventures to the park and playing sports and love for your little one while you are away. I am a very active, hardworking, determined, loving, dependable, down to earth, caring mom and I know how to have fun and would love to care for your children. I live in Aliso Viejo - off the 73 and 405/5 freeway so drop off/pick up would be easy. I am available for drop off hours for date night or errand running, etc anytime. I am very flexible on times and days 24-7. Or set schedule works as well with weekly pay. I'd love to set up a meeting with you to see if my family and I fit your needs. Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you and I look forward to being apart of your family as you'll be apart of mine. It takes a village. Rachyll Gomes
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Babysitters INC.

. Laguna Hills, CA

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Kindergarten
Preschool
Hello we are Babysitters INC. We are all certified babysitters and have taken babysitter preparedness courses and CPR lessons. All of us are experienced in babysitting infants, toddlers, and primary school age children. We can all cook, clean and with homework while babysitting. We all enjoy outdoors and having quality times with our friends and family.
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Mary Legere Home Daycare

27393 Iris Ave Mission Viejo, CA

9 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
Hi, my name is Mary Legere; I am a license daycare provider, License # 304300386. Located In Mission Viejo Off Marguerite Pkway, between Oso Pkway and Crown Valley. Open Monday-Friday Flexible Hours Full-Time: $250.00 a Week. BabySitting Available for Day Care Families Only $15.00 an hour. I take Drop- Ins, One child: $60.00 a day. What is a drop- in? A drop-in is when you are not under contract and you do not have a regular spot. You need to call beforehand to make shore that there is a spot available for your child for that day. My Qualifications to Care for Your Child: I am a certified licensed daycare provider by the State of California/Orange County. I have Early Childhood Education units as well as have worked as a camp counselor, school crossing guard and art teacher, and I have volunteered as a Soccer Coach and a Girl Scout troop leader. I am certified in CPR and First Aid and have been fingerprinted and background checked. I am also a member of the Children's Home Society of California and can provide you with references from past and current families. Age Appropriate Activities: Puzzles, Bubbles, Legos,Tummy Time, Eye hand coordination, Story Time, Numbers, Counting, Letters, Shapes, Colors, Coloring, Play Dough, Outdoor fun, Sorting Skills, Language Skills, Writing Skills Arts and Crafts, Music and Dance, and of course the ever important, potty training! Please contact me as I would love to take care of your child or children while you are at work, with the peace of mind that your child is in safe, responsible, caring and loving hands. Mary Legere
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A Global Village Creative Learning Center

28721 Los Alisos Blvd Mission Viejo, CA

9 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
A Global Village Creative Preschool & Academy is an academic and arts-focused preschool with the commitment to expose children to global cultures and languages, and actively support their early learning. At Creative Learning we are dedicated to establishing the foundation for lifelong happiness in every one of our children.
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When you drop your child off near you in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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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