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Drop-In Daycares in Laguna Beach, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

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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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...

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ABC Day Care

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...

- Natalie H.

Drop-In Daycares Near Laguna Beach, CA

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Kid Care Brookie's Mom

741 Marlin Dr Laguna Beach, CA

At my child care has been a joyful experience since 1984. Our licensed preschool offers pre-writing, reading and math skills, a language literature program, creative arts, age-appropriate cooking class, gymnastics and movement experience. We provide delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for children, and Our staff teaches the...
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Project Scientist

422 Glenneyre St. 1 Laguna Beach, CA

Our promise is to educate, coach, and advocate for girls and women with an aptitude, talent, and passion for STEM. Through engagement of top STEM companies, universities, teachers and hands on curriculum our girls discover the endless opportunities available to them in STEM through our Summer Academy and expeditions.
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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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Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Los Alisos And Trabuco Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

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...

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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ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(2)

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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...

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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Abc Daycare

14 Lilac Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Hello Neighbors, I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years. I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate. I've previously held a CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. We have...

Gloria T. says "My son loves this daycare. He looks forward to going everyday and is so excited to see Ms Kim. My son was an extremely picky eater but since attending...

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Katie's Daycare

24625 Creekview Dr. Laguna Hills, CA

4.8(26)

State license verified

If you're looking for a small in-home daycare, then Katie's Daycare is for you. Our name is Donna and my twin sister is Yvonne and we grew up with our mother running a day care for 30+ years and we are very excited to start our own business to continue the experience we've gained from her. We have been in business for over 10...

Natalie G. says "Donna and Yvonne are the best. Katie's daycare is such a caring place, my 2 year old fits right in like family. We began taking our daughter there at 8...

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K For Kids Daycare

25882 Triton Court Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(14)

State license verified

Updated January 2023 I have one immediate opening for a full time infant. I will have one opening June 1 for a full time infant. Please note that I am an INFANTS ONLY provider and I only take full time children under the age of 2. Hi! I've been a licensed daycare provider for over 34 years in Mission Viejo. I...

ALFREDO S says "Me and my wife cannot say enough good things about Robin and her daycare! We dropped our first daughter at 3 months old and Robin was so supportive 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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Paradise Kids

14801 Sumac Ave Irvine, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Paradise Kids daycare is a licensed in-home child-care facility in a safe community located in Irvine, CA. I am available Monday through Friday from 8Am to 5 Pm, and am very dedicated and loving towards children and enjoy teaching and playing with them. Education is very important and I work with children to help advance their...

Care Member says "Our two children have attended Paradise Kids since they were 14 and 4 months old. They are currently 3 years old and 11 months old. Marjan and Ms....

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Charmsical Child Care

109 Goldenrod Irvine, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Over 30 years experience with children. A safe and clean environment for your child to play, learn & grow! Highlights ~ Preschool curriculum ~ Pet friendly home/2 loving huskies ~ A safe place for your child to play, learn and grow ~ Building positive, meaningful friendships ~ Using teachable moments ~ Potty training ~...

Care Member says "I wish we had found Miss Jenean sooner! We went through 7 nannies in 18 months before we found her. She is absolutely incredible! Everything you see in...

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Tania's Home Family Child Care

5102 Doanoke Ave Irvine, CA

5.0(12)

State license verified

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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Irvine Home Daycare

456 Chorus Irvine, CA

5.0(4)
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...

Seun O. says "Maryam is very kind and loves children! My girls and son are always excited to be around her. I feel confident that my kids are in good hands each time I...

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Pari's Daycare

26240 Summerhill Ln Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

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...

Kelly D. says "I met with several home daycare providers and toured so many larger daycare businesses before I found Pari. None of the others felt like the right fit for...

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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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Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(23)

State license verified

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will bring home daily activity...

Stephanie L. says "Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first...

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Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St. Lake Forest, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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...

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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Royale Family Day Care

5132 Royale Ave East Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
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....

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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Bliss

28075 Tioga Ct. Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(8)
I provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow in. Your kids will spend the day laughing, dancing, singing, reaching developmental milestones, playing, creating, eating and napping. They will learn to be friends, to share, manners, sign language for better communication before speech, and overall; the...

Ako B. says "I met Nikki (the owner) when I was looking for a day care for my four month old second child. I contacted several other places but felt most comfortable with...

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Laguna Beach, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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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