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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Laguna Niguel, CA

K For Kids Daycare

5.0

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 accommodating to our entire family. She helped ease any concerns or apprehensions we had within the first day. She is so warm towards our entire...

- ALFREDO S

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

5.0

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 clear the moment you walk in the door. She engages them with arts and crafts, holiday activities and curriculum based on their ages and...

- Alexanra G.

Shining Stars Home Daycare

5.0

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 of my anxiety of sending my baby to an at-home daycare. She takes such great care of each of her kiddos as if they were her own, the kiddos love her...

- Care member

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

Nurturing Visions Childcare

5.0

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. I feel so secure leaving them with her, knowing they are in great hands makes work a little more stress-free!

- Carly M.

Drop-in daycares in Laguna Niguel, CA

K For Kids Daycare

K For Kids Daycare

25882 Triton Court, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(14)

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...
5.0
"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 accommodating to our entire family. She helped ease any concerns or apprehensions we had within the first day....

ALFREDO S


Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

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
"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 clear the moment you walk in the door. She engages them with arts and crafts, holiday activities and curriculum...

Alexanra G.


Shining Stars Home Daycare

Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 of my anxiety of sending my baby to an at-home daycare. She takes such great care of each of her kiddos as if...

Care member


Mind Builder At The Hills

Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

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
"I have 20 years of childcare experience. I highly recommend Mind Builder At The Hills Child Care Center. The center is clean and the staff and teacher are caring and loving. Faye Abri"

Faye A.


Nurturing Visions Childcare

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...
5.0
"I can't say enough about this place. My family has been with Eydie for 4 years and we couldn't be happier. Eydie has watched all my kids and I feel like its family with the love she has for the kids. She always put the kids well being first, which a plus for us."

Ashton W.


ABC Daycare

ABC Daycare

Manzanares, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

Licensed by the State (#304313249) Full-time, part-time; drop-ins. Occasional evening and weekend care available on request. -Certified, loving and patient teacher experienced in early childhood development. -Activities include story-time, song and dance, morning stretches, arts and crafts, math &...
5.0
"Absolutely great caregivers! My son goes 2x a week and he LOVES it! He can't wait to tell us what they did during the day and he's always excited to go to ABC daycare. Definitely RECOMMEND this place!"

Allie P.


Millie's Daycare

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...
5.0
"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 going to Millie's. She is warm and caring and always happy.."

Melissa R.


Sunrise Children's Center

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....
5.0
"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 and I love it. They love going to school as well. I'm very happy."

Lucy M


Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

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
"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 COVID guidelines and wears a mask. Her home is set up like a preschool with plenty of educational toys and an...

Min


Gonzales Family Childcare

Gonzales Family Childcare

2958 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA

5.0

(4)

I'm a licensed daycare provider. I provide full-time care. I provide all meals and snacks. I have infant/ toddler child development background. I'm highly experienced in providing excellent care for children. I have been licensed for 24years, I have references if needed. I currently have space for...
5.0
"Natalie is the greatest! If we could have packed her up and taken her with us we would have! My son was 6 when he started going to her. He is 20 and in the Navy now. My daughter was 8 weeks and is now 11. Natalie was like their second mom. She treated them like...

Jennifer B


Katie's Daycare

Katie's Daycare

24625 Creekview Dr., Laguna Hills, CA

4.8

(26)

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...
5.0
"Looking for childcare for your first child is always tough. KDC felt like a good option considering all the variables (location, personality, value, headcount, etc.). Figuring we could always switch to a new provider later, we started our oldest in early 2019. We...

Care member


Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

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...
5.0
"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 but Sheila made every effort to make sure it went smoothly. She was great at keeping my son's normal daily...

Megan T.


Mona Daycare

Mona Daycare

126 Encantado Cyn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"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 my baby with someone other than myself! I know that when he's with Mona he is dry, clean, fed, loved,...

Iva V


Leeanne's Littles

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...
5.0
"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."

Emily L.


Little Gems Day Care

Little Gems Day Care

25111 Barents, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Little Gems Day Care, where three decades of childcare expertise meet a nurturing haven for your little ones. I'm Noushin R, and I bring over 30 years of dedicated experience to our warm and enriching environment. At Little Gems, we view each child as a unique gem, deserving of love and...
5.0
"Little Gems was the first daycare I sent my baby to at 5 months and once I met Ms. Nunu (Noushin), I felt that he would be in safe hands. Her sweet, calm and patient presence along with watching how happy Jayce is when he goes to daycare made me and my husband feel...

Care member


Love And Care Daycare

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...
5.0
"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 to love and care for others through my family day care "Patty's Home Preschool" in Laguna Hills, I have been...

Patty A.


Pari's Daycare

Pari's Daycare

26240 Summerhill Ln, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(6)

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...
5.0
"I was very nervous about leaving my infant son with someone when I went back to work. I met with a few other home daycare providers, but after meeting Pari I knew she was the person I wanted my son to be with. Not only is she is warm and loving, she really cares...

Bekah B.


Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

18 San Gabriel, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"Please check out my Yelp page for reviews regarding my services!"

Nicole L.


The Pea Pod

The Pea Pod

20 Santa Catrina, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Registered Nurse and mother of four offering quality care for children in a loving family home setting. Reviews on yelp!

Amy's Rascal House

Amy's Rascal House

27682 Pasatiempo, Mission Viejo, CA


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Ratings for Laguna Niguel, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Laguna Niguel, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.