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3238 - The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest

21772 LAKE FOREST DR LAKE FOREST, CA

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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...
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Parvins Daycare

22691 Napoli Laguna Hills, CA

Hello, My name is Parvin and I am happy that you have found us. I have over 20 years of experience of childcare with infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. We offer a warm, welcoming environment for your children to play, learn, and grow. I strive to make each family very pleased with my service and go beyond...
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Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

30722 El Portal Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...
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Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

18 San Gabriel Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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,...
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Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St. Lake Forest, CA

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...
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0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel

24590 LA PLATA DR LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

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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...
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The Children's Courtyard of Mission Viejo

27732 Vista del Lago Mission Viejo, CA

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...
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3233 - The Children's Courtyard of Mission Viejo

27732 VISTA DEL LAGO MISSION VIEJO, CA

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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...
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Irvine Happy Daycare

810 Beacon Irvine Ca Irvine, CA

Hello everyone! I run a daycare in Irvine with California's license. The hours are from 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday. I serve breakfast, snack, lunch and evening snack. I am also available on the weekends. I serve fresh food most of the foods are organic. It's a warm, comfortable and safe place for your little ones!
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Nasali Daycare

Via Gorrion Mission Viejo, CA

Hello parents! I am an ECE graduate from Canada College with 7 years' experience caring and teaching children to get them ready for kindergarten. I come from Africa, I have lived in the USA for more than 10 years, and I am opening a brand new family childcare. In my daycare, I am going to communicate to your little ones the love...
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Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego Mission Viejo, CA

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...
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Pink Melody Child Care

24092 Gemwood Dr. Lake Forest, CA

Hello my name is Zahra. I am a Licensed Child Care provider and I run a childcare center at my house called Pink Melody Childcare in Lake Forest. I am a mother of two girls and I know I will provide safe and loving childcare for your child. My mission is to provide a space where your child can play, learn, and rest. My home is...
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Ginger Jones

18 Columbine Dove Canyon, CA

WELCOME! I own Rockinghorse Home Day Care which has been offering state licensed care to children 6 weeks to Pre-K in a small group environment. I believe: C...communication is essential; A...accomplishments in every stage of a child's life builds self-esteem; R...respect of each child's needs is necessary; E...encouraging...
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6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

30722 RICHARD REESE WAY RCHO STA MARG, CA

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Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...
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Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive Laguna Hills, CA

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...
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Pari's Daycare

26240 Summerhill Ln Laguna Hills, CA

QUALITY CARE: NOT MORE THAN 4 KIDS AT A TIME. HOURS: 6AM-6PM FULLTIME, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Dear Parents, My name is Pari and I am a Licensed child care provider. I am First-Aid and CPR certified. I have also been Live Scan fingerprinted and background checked. I speak fluent Farsi, Spanish and English. Children are my...
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The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest

21772 Lake Forest Dr Lake Forest, CA

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...
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Dailey Care

23139 Los Alisos Blvd 387 Mission Viejo, CA

I am a child care specialist, providing childcare from my home. I provide the highest level of customized child care and attention to the children and families I serve. I recently became a new mom to a sweet baby girl. I'm a stay at home Mom and this is my means of income. I treat each child I care for as my own. I am able to...
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Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street Laguna Hills, CA

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...
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Childcare Extraordinaire

15 Calle Carmelita San Clemente, CA

As the owner of Childcare Extraordinaire, I take pride in caring for your children. We are a well known Home Daycare center in the city of San Clemente. We are open from 6:30 am to 5:45 pm, Monday through Friday. We offer a variety of activities including music, letters and numbers, phonics, art, creative and outside play!...
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Ladera Ranch, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Ladera 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 Ladera 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 Ladera 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 Ladera 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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