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We have 60 drop-in daycares in East Irvine, CA! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Royale Family Day Care

5132 Royale Ave East Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

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Royale Family Day Care was established thinking of your children. Ms. Sheema and Ms. Kathryne has been taking care of kids for over 10+ years now and it is both their passion and dedication that led them to put up a home day care. Ms. Kathryne is an Early Childhood Educator and has been teaching children for a long time. Ms. Sheema has been taking care of children since high school and now pursuing her Early Childhood Education. You will love our in-home daycare. Our home is clean, organized and safe for children to learn and play. Children's safety is our number one priority. Through our play-based structure children learn while having fun! Our daycare is located at the Ranch Village near Irvine Valley College. We are located near I-5 and I-405. Your children will feel safe, loved and cared for. We can't wait to meet your family!

Phepsi says "Hi Kathryne thank you for saving my day as i go to work by taking care of my niece. Excellent service, a business with a heart."

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Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Los Alisos And Trabuco Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(6)

6 mi

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 Association and I am First Aid/Safety/CPR certified. I strive to create an environment where children can learn and play within the safe and comfortable surroundings of a home. I have a large play area inside and a large backyard for the kids to play in. Each week I create engaging activities for all the lil ones I care for. Some activities include the following: * Reading time * Learning Activities (ABC's, numbers, colors, days of the week, etc.) * Crafts of all kinds * Playing in the sandbox * Special holidays celebrations * Birthday parties Many of the children I have cared for and currently care for have been with me long-term. I cared for several children from infancy through 5 years of age. One family was with me for 11 years. I have developed long-lasting relationships with many families throughout my years in this business. I look forward to meeting your family. License # 300615456 Thank you! Paige

Care Member says "We love Paige! My daughter started with Paige at 4 months old and is now almost 2.5. There’s not a day she doesn’t run happily into her arms at drop...

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Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(5)

6 mi

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. *Nutritional food. *Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Hourly services on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays available by appointments only! We are located conveniently close to 5 Freeway (not even 1 mile away) but we are nestled in a quiet, clean and safe neighborhood. Come and see me please. Space is limited. I am committed to provide each child with quality services and create a safe and secured environment wherein they can jump start abilities, learn, enjoy and have fun. Also, to give parents and guardians assurance that their children are in good hands. PHILOSOPHY: * Educate child in a holistic approach: mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. * Design innovative programs to provide child with opportunities to stimulate and develop growth and progress. * Provide activities that will enhance their love for learning. * Maximize their inherent potentials and skills. * Create a safe and secured environment where staff, children and parents learn from each other in harmony and peace. * Support individuals who have social, cultural, and religious differences through communication and appreciation. * Cater to child's individual and unique needs.

Angela J says "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...

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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(4)

6 mi

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 attention to your child, coupled with a warm and nurturing environment fosters a sense of security for children. Located in Foothill Ranch, Bright Beginner offers a preschool curriculum program, focusing on Kindergarten readiness. We follow FHRE Kindergarten Sight Words, a beginner reading program. Our children leave us prepared for Kindergarten reading all of the FHRE Kindergarten Sight Words. Your children will be off to a successful head start. What Do We Offer? Personalized home childcare attention with tons of TLC for your children Warm and nurturing daycare environment providing a sense of security and comfort Healthy, yummy, meals and snacks for your children's enjoyment Fun playroom for imaginative play and story time Secure outdoor play area for your child to run and explore Curriculum consists of learning alphabet, writing first and last name, art, colors, basic spanish, music and dance, puzzles, learning 50 states and 7 continents, the solar system, cardinal points, 5 senses, feelings, days, weeks, months, ordinal numbers, counting to 100, and geometric shapes. Age range is 3 yrs to 6 years Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm Contact us to schedule a site visit today.

Lucille says "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...

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Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

6 mi

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 School/ Montessori Infant/ Toddler Teacher served many families in the area through several childcare centers in South Orange County. I am also an ECE certified teacher (Early Childhood Education) as well as CPR / First Aid trained and certified for children. Our outdoor play area is spacious and filled with age appropriate toys for a fun filled and yet fruitful experience. We offer childcare for families looking for their child a loving and kind environment that is just like home. Safety of the children is our number one priority. At our home daycare, the goal is to help children learn important psychological, social, emotional and behavioral skills that prepare them for a meaningful and satisfied future. Although we are a family child care, we will be also teaching the Montessori materials to nourish their self confidence and hands-on learning experience. We provide healthy, nutritious and yummy lunches and snacks. Since this is a small family daycare we maintain our ratios low to ensure the children get more loving and personalized care. We are waiting to warmly welcome your new family to ours here at Shining Stars.

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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Catalina's Child Daycare

2501 N. Poplar St. Santa Ana, CA

5.0(5)

9 mi

Located in the beautiful and safe community of Casa De Santiago!! We are located in the perfect location where hardly any cars pass by! We have a clean, child safe, very well maintained home with spacious room and TONS of toys! We do daily learning activities (counting, ABC's, reading, etc.) and other fun activities such as arts and crafts. I also provide them with snacks and meals, but most importantly, I give them lots and lots of love and care! Also, what better time than when they are young to learn two languages! I speak and read to them also in Spanish! License #304313269. CPR/First Aid certified. 6+years of experience. Parent References available upon request. Bilingual ( English / Spanish ). Member of the Orange County Child Care Association. Days: Mon-Fri. Hours of Operation: 7:30am - 4:30pm. Accepting only full-time at the moment (4-5 days). Contact: Catalina at (714) 661-8977.

Robyn S. says "Catalina was absolutely amazing. My children would still be with her if we didn't move out of the area. My child was with her from 6 months to 2 years. He...

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Ms. Katz Kidz

2925 Baker Street Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Welcome to Ms. Katz Kidz, a licensed home daycare (also known as family daycare or in-home daycare) located in Costa Mesa, California. Preferred age groups of nurturing at Ms. Katz Kidz are children ages one month old to four years old. At Ms. Katz Kidz our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Every child in Ms. Katz Kidz care receives the attention needed to ensure that they are safe, loved and provided enjoyable guidance giving them the tools needed for success throughout their developing years of education. Ms. Katz Kidz provides both a nurturing home atmosphere and areas for children to actively learn and play in. Each room holds exciting areas of developmentally appropriate activities for their particular age group. Children will have many options in learning, exploring and growth while remaining in a home away from home environment. We provide well balanced nutritious home cooked meals and snacks for your child daily. All menus will be posted weekly and available for viewing. A preschool curriculum that is age appropriate for two, three, and four year old children is incorporated into each child's daily activities. Ms. Katz Kidz currently use the Mother Goose learning program. License # 304312676

Kelly P. says "Ms. Kat is the best! We are so lucky to have found her. Her home is so clean and organized, it is set up perfectly for the kids, inside and outside. She...

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0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana

13881 N PROSPECT AVE TUSTIN, CA

5.0(1)

6 mi

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond. Newly remodeled, come check us out!

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St. Lake Forest, CA

5.0(4)

5 mi

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 experiences, she moved to Lake Forest and wishes to continue her passion at her second home daycare. She has immense respect for both parents and their children equally, acknowledging the children's' growing individuality. The home provided for her children is kept regularly sanitized multiple ties per day, and she enforces a safe and comfortable learning environment for children to learn to share, be themselves, and grow through positive social interactions, all while having lots and lots of fun.May believes nutrition is as important as education and therefore provides two homemade meals and two snacks every single day, making sure she makes everything with love and care. Since May is a mother herself, she is highly educated on children's nutrition and will make sure all her children at her facility get whole, well rounded meals. She is a certified preschool teacher, CPR and First Aid Trained, and also registered with the YMCA, CPA, CalWorks. Her ultimate goal is the well-being of your child, and her glowing references will definitely prove how committed to that vision she is. We are now providing overnight care, perfect for parents who are working night shifts. Call us to inquire further!

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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Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

23892 Via Astorga Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(2)

6 mi

Hello families ~ Busy Lil Bees preschool and daycare is a small licensed in-home daycare that offers a preschool program. The goal of Busy Lil Bees is to nurture the child's emotional, intellectual, social and physical development all in the comfort of a home setting. A little bit about myself: I am a mother of 3 great kids (17, 15, and 3 yrs. old). I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Master's of Arts in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's in Human Services. Aside from raising my kiddos, I have an extensive background working with children for the last 13 years in the school setting. I provide a nurturing, caring, and safe environment where your little one will learn as we play! I am fluent in Spanish and implement teaching Spanish to your little one. I use the Mother Goose Time preschool curriculum and modify it to meet every child's needs. The preschool curriculum includes: -A monthly theme. For example: the theme for the month of August is Friends and Feelings. -Circle time (colors, numbers, rhyming, shapes, letters), lots of music and dancing, reading (developing early literacy skills), science, social skills, math &amp; reasoning skills, and we do lots of process art activities ! Since, I am a home based daycare , I like to keep the number of students to teacher ratio low, 6-1 (including my little one). For me, the most valuable experience I have is caring for my own children and I look forward to caring for your child. Contact me to schedule a free morning to spend with us! Call me at 949-235-5181. License #304312918.

Megan T. says "I feel so lucky to have found Busy lil bees daycare/preschool for my son, who is 2 yrs old. The transition to a new daycare for me was a bit overwhelming...

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ABC Daycare

Manzanares Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

6 mi

Licensed by the State (#304313249) Full-time, part-time; drop-ins. Occasional evening and weekend care available on request. -Certified, loving and patient teacher experienced in early childhood development. -Activities include story-time, song and dance, morning stretches, arts and crafts, math & science, literacy, motor skill activities, music, outdoor play. -Potty-training. -Organic meals and snacks served family style (vegetarian available on request). -Member of the USDA Child Care Food Program -Toys and all areas that come in contact with children are disinfected regularly. -Germ-free rest mats for naps. -All areas and furniture are childproofed. -Parents receive constant updates of their child's activities and meals via website. -Digital student check-in/check-out. -Security cameras in all entries.

Allie P. says "Absolutely great caregivers! My son goes 2x a week and he LOVES it! He can't wait to tell us what they did during the day and he's always excited to go to...

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Little Gems Day Care

25111 Barents Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

6 mi

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 offers a safe and supportive space where your child can learn, play, and flourish. With a personalized approach to each child's needs and a carefully crafted curriculum, we promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Join our community, where families come together, and trust that your child is in experienced and caring hands, ready to shine brightly as the little gem they are.

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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Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

18 San Gabriel Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

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, trust, and the security they need and deserve to thrive in their development and in their relationships with other children. I am licensed by the State of California! It's important to know your care provider has been fully background checked, and adheres to state regulated standards for sanitation, safety, and care. The department of social services makes regular visits to my facility to ensure I am maintaining proper licensing requirements. License # 304313212 Adult & Pediatric CPR, First Aid with health & safety certification.

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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ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(2)

10 mi

My name is Marina, I am a Licensed Child Care provider, located in Costa Mesa , My home is open to all ages from infant to school age ,the daycare can pick up Children from schools that are around Our house, which are Victoria elementary, Pomona Elementary School, Rea Elementary , Wilson Elementary, Home child care can be the best alternative for working parents. I provide a safe secure environment for children during the most important time of their development. I offer a home away from home, providing children with playmates to interact, socialize, and learn from. My goal is to provide quality child care for children of all ages. Our Hours of Operations are 6am to 10 pm * Learning A, B, C's and 1,2,3's * Learning Shapes and Colors * Story time * Registered and certified * First Aid and CPR licensed * Certified Nutritionist * Lic# 304312969

Natalie H. says "My son Calvin started with Marina when he was 6 weeks old and had his last day on 9/29, at 8 months old. The only reason we left ABC Day Care is because...

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Happy Feet Home Daycare

539 Pageant Dr Orange, CA

9 mi

Opened June, 2017. A nurturing home daycare/preschool, incorporating the Montessori Method of teaching. Experienced former preschool teacher of 14 years. I provide healthy home meals that include breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. My program offers math, art, music and movement, circle and story time, baking, potty training, tummy time, colors, shapes, yoga, basic sign language, and some Spanish. Your child or children will be ready for kindergarten in a safe and loving environment.
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3238 - The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest

21772 LAKE FOREST DR LAKE FOREST, CA

5 mi

At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other children, through interesting events, with the right materials, in classrooms and labs designed to develop and foster specific interests. The result? A child who thinks logically, solves problems, thrives socially, and displays an exceptional strength of character. We prepare students for the next – and every – stage of a productive academic life. The foundation of a lifetime of success is formed here.
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24/7 Toyland Heaven Daycare

413 W. Curie Santa Ana, CA

7 mi

Toyland Heaven is NOT your traditional home Daycare. We understand the difficulties of balancing the demands of work, life and child care. That's why Toyland Heaven Daycare is very dedicated to also helping parents with non-traditional schedules. If you need child care during the nights, weekends, or early mornings, we are here for you! Have a crazy schedule? We are here for all of your child care needs! Toyland Heaven Daycare is a Christian Licensed home daycare dedicated to providing families with the highest quality, full-service, 24/7 child care in Orange County! We are known by our flexibility to accommodate the most demanding schedules for the busiest of OC families. For the past 23 years, our safe &amp; dependable daycare has offered affordable, quality care to meet your needs and the needs of your child. With healthy and delicious home-cooked meals, stimulating and enriching programs and activities to support your child, you can rest assured that your children are always in good hands here at Toyland Heaven Child Care. Learn, Play and Grow with us!
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Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St Lake Forest, CA

5 mi

Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and special occasions Saturdays and Sundays. English and Spanish. Ages 0 to 10 years old. Superior care with love and patience. Educational activities that include ABC's, 123's, math, story time, music, dance, free play out/inside and much more. Potty training (no extra charge). We provide nutritious meals. We offer transportation to local school and accept all programs and private payments.
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Pumpkin Patch Playschool

1625 Lupine Lake Forest, CA

5 mi

Pumpkin Patch Playschool is switching gears. I am pleased to announce I am now offering infant daycare with Pumpkin Patch Littles! I am a home-based, state licensed daycare located in the new Baker Ranch community of Lake Forest. I offer part-time and full-time options. It is my sincere desire to provide a safe and loving environment for your baby in your absence. Pumpkin Patch Littles is designed to grow with your baby into preschool with Pumpkin Patch Playschool. Currently enrolled infants will be provided priority for the preschool program. For more info please visit my website or contact me directly. I have 2 full-time spots available at this time and I am offering a $10 credit towards your first week of care and no deposit fee! California State Lic #304313134
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Kidsy

25221 Avenida Tranquila Lake Forest, CA

5 mi

We don't just care, We inspire. Kidsy provides full-time and part-time childcare for infants and children, ages 6 weeks old and up to 6 years old. Kidsy is a home where you can bring your child and feel complete trust that your child is in a safe and loving environment. You can return to work with peace of mind, knowing that your child is in good hands and that he/she is being loved and nurtured and treated as a family. At Kidsy, we provide lots of love, attention and lots of fun! We have a space with brand new clean and safe toys, along with educational items that your child will love to play with. We want your child to have a great time here and learn at the same time. We implement educational activities into our playtime so the kids are always exploring and learning new things. We do preschool activities with the older children to get ready for kindergarten. We practice our alphabet, counting, writing, we read books, sing, dance, draw, paint and have fun with arts and crafts. Our First goal is for your child to feel completely safe, secure, loved, happy and mentally stimulated with fun things to do while having a great time at our daycare! We also want you to have total peace of mind that your child is happy and 100% safe while you are at work. We provide nutritionally balanced breakfasts, snacks, lunches and drinks for the children. All meals and drinks are included in your weekly fee.
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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in East Irvine, CA

Drop-In Daycares in East Irvine, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Royale Family Day Care

Hi Kathryne thank you for saving my day as i go to work by taking care of my niece. Excellent service, a business with a heart.

- Phepsi

Paige's Place In-home Daycare

We love Paige! My daughter started with Paige at 4 months old and is now almost 2.5. There’s not a day she doesn’t run happily into her...

- Care member

Mind Builder At The Hills

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...

- Angela J

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in East Irvine, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in East Irvine, CA can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.

Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in East Irvine, CA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

While drop-in daycares in East Irvine, CA may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in East Irvine, CA, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!

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