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Drop-In Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 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

Lulu's Fun House

My daughter was at Lulus for 2.5 year and I couldn’t ask for a better experience. Ms N is kind and caring. I never had a doubt my daughter...

- 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

Drop-In Daycares Near Foothill Ranch, CA

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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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Peace Tree Learning

15 Fairfield Foothill Ranch, CA

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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

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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

5.0(11)

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-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...

Care Member says "My daughter was at Lulus for 2.5 year and I couldn’t ask for a better experience. Ms N is kind and caring. I never had a doubt my daughter was safe...

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Foothill Ranch KinderCare

26462 Towne Centre Foothill Ranch, CA

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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...
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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Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

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...

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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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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A To Z Home Daycare

4056 Williwaw Dr Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
My philosophy as a teacher and a caregiver is to provide a safe, loving, and educational environment. I believe that the first five years are essential in a child's life. LEARNING: I will foster a learning environment by providing: - learning through sensory and educational toys - educational activities and...

Care Member says "Our family feels so lucky to have Rene as our kids’ caregiver. She is caring, loving, and truly amazing at what she does. Our kids adore her and look...

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Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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 Division Community Care...

Alexanra G. says "My husband and I could not be happier with Ms. Patty and her family home daycare. The care, love and attention she shows to each one of the children is...

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Nurturing Visions Childcare

25011 Presidio Drive Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(8)
We are gearing up for a fun summer here at NVCC , where we provide a family like atmosphere that is warm, inviting and educational, all while having fun. I have 25+ yrs of childcare experience. I have 4 adult children of my own and 7 grand-loves. I absolutely LOVE what I do, I take pride in loving and nurturing each one and...

Carly M. says "Eydie and her daughter are fabulous! Our kids absolutely love them, and call her Nana Eydie. She truly cares about them and loves them as her own children....

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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
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 educated with CPR...

Care Member says "Roya is honestly the best. After enrolling our son, I was impressed with how quickly she bonded with him. Every time I dropped him off, he was happy to...

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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory Irvine, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

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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Mona Daycare

126 Encantado Cyn Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Welcome to Mona Daycare, where your child's safety, happiness, and education are our top priorities. My name is Mona, and I am a licensed daycare provider who is certified in Health and Safety, CPR, and First Aid. I have been working with children since 2015 and established Mona Daycare in 2019 as a way to pursue my passion for...

Iva V says "Mona has the biggest and the kindest heart! I entrusted her with my newborn son when he was 3-4mo old and I have never had any concerns or guilt about leaving...

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Itsy Bitsy Daycare

12 Columbine Irvine, CA

4.5(8)

State license verified

**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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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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Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

858 Hayes Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

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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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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Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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...

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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Love And Care Daycare

24391 Avandia De La Carlota Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
Small Licensed Family Daycare in Laguna Hills, CA providing Full-Time, M-F, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Low Ratio and High Quality Care for Infants-Toddler (6 months - 3 years). What does my program offer? -High quality care and welcoming environment. -Small group to focus on individual child needs. -Daily routine based on the needs of...

Patty A. says "Ms Veronica is a very dependable, caring provider and preschool teacher. Family daycare has been part of her life, she grew up in it. Veronica has learn...

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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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