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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Foothill Ranch, CA

Lulu's Fun House

5.0

Ms. Nouf has watched my little guy since he turned one. I visited a lot of in-home daycares and hers was by far the best. I wanted somewhere where he wouldn't watch TV all day, that was clean, and with someone who I felt truly cared about the kids. Lulu's Fun House fit the bill perfectly. Ms. Nouf...

- Kristyn

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

Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

5.0

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. Excellent and friendly place for any child.

- Linda M

Early Learner Montessori Home

5.0

We really appreciate the care Ms Denise and her family provided for my daughter. We feel very luck to have someone like Ms Denise with patience, inspiration, enthusiastic, and most importantly love. My 3 year old loves to go Ms Denise house, and learn so much there. I highly recommend them, it's the...

- Difei M

Tania's Home Family Child Care

5.0

We are so lucky to have found Miss Tania! Tania loves our little one like her own. We never have had any doubts about our baby's safety or well-being while with Miss Tania. She communicates with us throughout the day with pictures and updates on how she's doing. Our little one is always excited to...

- Stephen B

Drop-in daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA

Lulu's Fun House

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
"My daughter has been attending lulus fun house for almost 8 months at this point and she comes home every week learning something new. She's always a happy girl when she gets dropped off and picked up. Me and my husband believe she's better behaved with Nouf than...

Kamyla B


Peace Tree Learning

Peace Tree Learning

15 Fairfield, Foothill Ranch, CA

Costimate: $200/wk

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...

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...

Mind Builder At The Hills

Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $12/hr

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
"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...

Angela J


Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush, Irvine, CA

Starting at $70/day

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...
5.0
"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. Excellent and friendly place for any child."

Linda M


Early Learner Montessori Home

Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory, Irvine, CA

Starting at $310/wk

5.0

(6)

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...
5.0
"We visited The Early Leaner Montessori Home a couple times and have decided to send our son to this school starting March. The place was very cozy and home-like but at the same time equipped with all the Montessori environment just like other big Montessori...

Christine J


Tania's Home Family Child Care

Tania's Home Family Child Care

5102 Doanoke Ave, Irvine, CA

Starting at $375/wk

5.0

(11)

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...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Miss Tania! Tania loves our little one like her own. We never have had any doubts about our baby's safety or well-being while with Miss Tania. She communicates with us throughout the day with pictures and updates on how she's doing....

Stephen B


Orange Kids

Orange Kids

117 Treehouse, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $339/wk

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


Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

858 Hayes, Irvine, CA

Starting at $60/day

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...
5.0
"Viv is such an amazing person,she is wut I call one stop dose all.i know whenever she has my child I have no worries.And thanks to her my child now has a lot of interest in reading..my family is very greatfull for het"

Linda O


Happy Home Daycare

Happy Home Daycare

49 Sable, Irvine, CA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(4)

There is no greater feeling than watching a child learn, laugh and grow. It gives me life and fills me with hope knowing that we can raise confident, competent, contributing members of society. As mother of three, and aunt to 8, i have decades of experience raising happy , healthy, well-adjusted...
5.0
"We are glad we chose happy home for our baby.. She has been going to Shana since she was 8 months old. The house is very clean and organized with a dedicated room for the kids to play. Shana and her husband are very caring and patient and totally love the kids....

Priya N


Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $280/wk

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"I have been bringing my daughter here since 2017. May is very caring and patient. She understood my daughters needs and took care of her the way I wanted her to be taken care of. She even exceeded my expectations. She is loving and smiles all the time. Jessica...

Sara R


Care For K. I. D. S.

Care For K. I. D. S.

2684 Brand Dr., Tustin, CA

Starting at $375/wk

5.0

(11)

** Enrollments opening January 2024 ** TOURS AVAILABLE THIS NOVEMBER to reserve January spots. -Email to schedule - c4ktustin@gmail.com At Care for K.I.D.S. your child will learn, play, socialize, discover, create, build, engineer, imagine, wonder, and enjoy childhood. His or Her critical...
5.0
"Care For K.I.D.S is great !!! I'm so happy that my son and I found Mrs.Mayra and Ms. Gabby, there amazing with my kiddo. They have the patience when he's having his behaviors and they just take the time to give him the attention that he needs. I absolutely adore...

Alexis L


Tweety Small Daycare

24922 Muirlands Blvd. Trlr 109, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(5)

Open doors and arms to those from the Children's Home Society of California! Open in Lake Forest since 2005, I have provided government licensed childcare for families with newborns to 4-5 years old. I love all of my children and believe it is important that they all are receive my full attention...
5.0
"Liz is calm and patient. She invests in the children like they are her own & they learn so much! When my son went into Kindergarten he was well ahead of the curve thanks to Liz. This is a safe, loving, intellectually stimulating center. Highly recommend her!"

Natasha S


Happy Feet Home Daycare

Happy Feet Home Daycare

539 Pageant Dr, Orange, CA

Starting at $260/wk

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...
5.0
"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 does activities with them all the time. Arts and craft get sent home all the time with my little one. She does...

Sara W


Millie's Daycare

Millie's Daycare

25582 Pacific Crest Drive, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $295/wk

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...
5.0
"My son loved coming there every morning. He really liked the fun activities that Millie provides. He learned a lot and had fun along the way! Great Place!"

Ashley K


Tina P

26516 Avenida Deseo, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $251/wk

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
"My son started with Tina when he was only 6 months old. In my eyes, my little guy was still too young to be spending anytime away from me, but it was time for me to return to my career. That being said, I was really picky and critical when deciding on a place to...

Angela


Danika's Home Childcare

Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista, Irvine, CA

Starting at $325/wk

4.6

(17)

I have room for INFANTS/TODDLERS enrollments! I have room for 2YR - 5YR olds! I have over 20 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing...
5.0
"Danika has been watching my daughter since she was 1 and she's the only person I feel comfortable with. We moved out of the area for a time and enrolled in Kindercare-which was a nightmare experience. Glad to be back in Irvine with Danika again. Both myself and my...

Nicole F


Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $265/wk

5.0

(4)

Patty's Home Preschool is licensed for 14 children. Over 25 years experience. Infant / Toddler / Preschool / Dedicated to provide quality care and encourage children the love for learning so they could excel in Kindergarten and beyond. Patty's Home Preschool is regulated by the "Child Care...
5.0
"Ms Patty has cared for each of my three children from infant to preschool age and always showed them love and care. They come home with fun artwork and projects nearly every day and love the friends in their 'classes'. Her home has a separate setup for the younger...

Stephanie


Happy Angels Haven

Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(18)

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,...
5.0
"My children love Fouzia and Happy Angels Haven. Her place is always clean, safe, educational and fun.Every time I pick up my kids they have a smile on their faces and this makes the biggest difference to me. I am a single mother and I know both of them are in good...

Rohnda


Ellie's Daycare

Ellie's Daycare

Woodbridge Area, Irvine, CA

Starting at $322/wk

5.0

(7)

I provide daycare services for kids of all ages at my home in Irvine. I am licensed and I have been working in a childcare for over 8 years. I have had experience in babysitting for 8 years and more. I offer homemade food and healthy snacks to all children with parent permission. I provide indoor...
5.0
"Eli took care of my 6 week old son for several months. She provide a nice clean home daycare with lots of toys. Hours were also good. She took good care of my child on a daily basis."

Paula S


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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.