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Drop-In Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Bright Beginner Preschool

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...

- Lucille

Sunrise Children's Center

Miss Sunny is amazing! She takes great pride in her work and dedicates her time and energy in educating our children. I have both my...

- Lucy M

Early Learner Montessori Home

Ms. Denise has been wonderful with our kid as he spent around 1 year here. The teachers here have really worked hard in preparing my kid for...

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Drop-In Daycares Near Foothill Ranch, CA

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Peace Tree Learning

15 Fairfield Foothill Ranch, CA

State licensed, home daycare in a loving, play-based environment! serving ages 6 months - 6 years My name is Maria and I am an experienced and qualified, Infant CPR trained preschool teacher. I love children and I am opening my home to provide a safe and fun learning experience. I love art and all things colorful so be...
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Little Things Early Preschool

1 Rue Monet Foothill Ranch, CA

At Little Things, we strive to create a engaging, meaningful and joyful environment inspired by Play-based learning. Our program is a place where children can learn through doing, invent through making, and solve problems by working together. We focus on Social and Emotional development, while introducing Spanish to our...
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Lulu's Fun House

30 Montecilo Foothill Ranch, CA

-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 making us your choice and...
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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(4)
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,...

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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Foothill Ranch KinderCare

26462 Towne Centre Foothill Ranch, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and...
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I have worked with children of all ages for over 6 years now. I have two children of my own, a 5 year old son and a 5 month old girl. I work on Sundays at our church in Irvine in the child care program as well. I have many references, can provide a flawless background check and I am CPR/first aid certified. I am an in-home...
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Sunrise Children's Center

27371 Via Fineza Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(8)
Committed to providing an exciting educational program that nurtures the hearts and minds of young children. We recognize that learning is served through active participation, exploration,hands on activities and projects which help children develop feelings of confidence and purpose in themselves. Early childhood program for...

Lucy M says "Miss Sunny is amazing! She takes great pride in her work and dedicates her time and energy in educating our children. I have both my children attending...

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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory Irvine, CA

5.0(8)
Our genuine concern and deep respect for the children in our care is the driving force behind our outstanding Montessori program where children are able to grow and thrive knowing that they are loved and cared for in a predictable, structured, and safe environment. We look forward to partnering with parents to provide care...

Care Member says "Ms. Denise has been wonderful with our kid as he spent around 1 year here. The teachers here have really worked hard in preparing my kid for the...

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Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

858 Hayes Irvine, CA

5.0(7)
Infant and Toddler Program Healthy snacks & home cooked meals. Creative activities including ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, and arts & crafts. Circle time, story time, songs, music & dance. Learning programs which provide education in early child development. Safe outside play area and...

Richa S says "I am thankful to have found Vivian for taking care of one year old. She was very patient and flexible to make sure that my boy gets adjusted to...

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Itty Bitty B's Play School

560 Cardiff Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
As a mom of two, I understand what it feels like to leave your little one. You want to have the best care and not a worry in the world. At Itty Bitty B's Play School we offer a safe, clean learning environment. We have an intimate Play School, to ensure maximum attention to your child. We use mother goose time curriculum and...

Margaret C. says "We recently interviewed and selected Itty Bitty B to care for our two children ages 4 months and 3 years. We are so impressed with Miss Brianne's...

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Happy Feet Home Daycare

539 Pageant Dr Orange, CA

5.0(4)
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,...

Sara W. says "Happy Feet Home Daycare is a gem that I was so lucky to find. Mrs Beauty is just an awesome daycare provider/teacher. She truly cares about the kids and...

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Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush Irvine, CA

5.0(2)
Welcome to Learning Tree Child Daycare! We are currently accepting applications for children ages 12 weeks up to 4 years old. We are a licensed daycare provider located in Central Irvine in Orange County. We are focused on serving our neighbors in nearby cities of Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Tustin, Santa Ana, and...

Linda M. says "She has been my good neighbor for 20 years. We have raised our children together. She and her husband are loving, responsible members of the community....

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Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

5010 BARRANCA PKWY IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

For over 40 years, our pre-school has been offering the joy of Judaism with the warmth of family and community in a safe and loving environment. Our progressive child-centered curriculum offers individual attention, emotional and physical growth for each child. Our highly trained and experienced staff are dedicated to...

Jared & Ariella C. says "Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!"

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Itsy Bitsy Daycare

12 Columbine Irvine, CA

4.5(8)
**INFANT OPENINGS AVAILABLE** Details regarding the daycare are listed below. LIC # 304312876. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages accepted: 0-4 years old. I am State Licensed, Pediatrics C.P.R. & First Aid Certified, Educated in Early Childhood Studies. I provide a small, loving & safe home...

Torie G. says "Ms. Yesica at Itsy Bitsy Daycare is simply the best. We moved to Irvine in the middle of the pandemic and were seeking care for our children, ages 1 and 3...

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Leeanne's Littles

26255 Las Flores Unit A Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
Leeanne's Littles is a State Licensed Daycare with a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide open areas for play, both inside and out, stations for art, music, and pretend play. Our main goal is to ensure every child feels comfortable while under our care. We want to help them develop socially, as well as emotionally, and...

Emily L. says "My son loves his time here, and I love that I don't have to worry about him when I'm gone! She treats him as if he were one of her own kids."

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Tania's Home Family Child Care

5102 Doanoke Ave Irvine, CA

5.0(12)
Tania's Family Child Care. Tania's Family Child Care is an home child care that accepts ages 6 weeks through 3 years old. We currently follow all the COVID-19 Guidelines provided by the State and the Licensing Department. About Miss Tania: Miss Tania has over 12 years of experience of teaching in the childcare field. Her...

Care Member says "We started at Tania's daycare in November 2020. We were fairly new to California with no friends or family and needed care for our 9-month-old as we...

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Shari Care

21 San Leon Irvine, CA

5.0(4)
Shari Care provided services from Monday through Friday from 07:30am-5:30 pm. I have 10 years of experience with the child care community, including working at a daycare facility. Children will receive all three meals with snacks and a fun and safe environment to grow and develop. I, Shari the owner, I am CPR and first aid...

MommyA says "Our daughter has been with Shari since she was 6 months old (she is now 2 and a half!) and we are now pregnant with our second who will start with Shari in...

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Millie's Daycare

25582 Pacific Crest Drive Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(10)
Millie's daycare is proud to offer the highest quality care with a safe, nurturing learning environment where your child will get the attention, care and love that he/she needs and deserves. As we know that 90% of a child's brain development happens before age 5, in this period of incredible growth, we value and engage your...

Melissa R. says "I am so happy Millie has re instated her daycare license. I met Millie 27 yrs ago when my oldest kids where little. My youngest girls are now loving...

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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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Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

23892 Via Astorga Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(2)
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...

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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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Foothill Ranch, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, 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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