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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Lake Forest, CA

We have 60 drop-in daycares in Lake Forest, CA! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Pam's Precious Blessing - A Place To Grow

24201 Fordview Lake Forest, CA

< 1 mi

I have a mixed age child care. I care for children from infancy through age 5. I worked as a preschool teacher for 5 years at Grand Avenue Christian School. When my daughter started Junior High, I wanted to make sure that there was somebody at home when she came home from school; so I decided to open an in-home daycare, and have been doing it for over 15 years now. I seek to create a nurturing environment that is safe for each child. It is my sincere desire to provide warm, responsible and loving care for your child. It is not my purpose to displace you as the natural parent, but to make my child care an extension of your family unit. I want you to feel confident that your child is safe with me. I want to work with you to help your child develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically, intellectually and creatively. I offer breakfast, lunch, snacks, story time, games, art projects, learning time, outdoor play, music, exercise, quiet time, parties (i.e. Birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Fourth of July, etc.) and so much more. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have and/or to set up an appointment to meet with me and check out my daycare. Look forward to hearing from you! Pam's Precious Blessings A Place To Grow
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California Sound Studios

25651 Atlantic Ocean Drive Suite A16 Lake Forest, CA

< 1 mi

California Sound Studios music industry professionals have a proven track record of consistently leading the entertainment industry. California Sound Studios ensures the best atmosphere and production quality along with industry opportunities for artist development.
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HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

29000 PORTOLA PKWY LAKE FOREST, CA

2 mi

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MILESTONES MONTESSORI OF Lake Forest

23222 LAKE CENTER DR LAKE FOREST, CA

2 mi

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4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

16498 ROYAL OAK IRVINE, CA

3.0(2)

6 mi

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, physically, and academically prepared for school. As a 21st century preschool, our STEAM curriculum brings the world into every classroom. Integrated, hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math provide a foundation to ensure children are prepared to navigate a changing world. As they grow, your children will need to be makers and thinkers, and that's why this approach ensures that they thrive and develop the necessary skills to embark on their future. This school of today will prepare your child for the world of tomorrow.

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

5010 BARRANCA PKWY IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

7 mi

For over 40 years, our pre-school has been offering the joy of Judaism with the warmth of family and community in a safe and loving environment. Our progressive child-centered curriculum offers individual attention, emotional and physical growth for each child. Our highly trained and experienced staff are dedicated to maximizing the potential of every student with care.

Jared & Ariella C. says "Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!"

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Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

2 mi

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 School/ Montessori Infant/ Toddler Teacher served many families in the area through several childcare centers in South Orange County. I am also an ECE certified teacher (Early Childhood Education) as well as CPR / First Aid trained and certified for children. Our outdoor play area is spacious and filled with age appropriate toys for a fun filled and yet fruitful experience. We offer childcare for families looking for their child a loving and kind environment that is just like home. Safety of the children is our number one priority. At our home daycare, the goal is to help children learn important psychological, social, emotional and behavioral skills that prepare them for a meaningful and satisfied future. Although we are a family child care, we will be also teaching the Montessori materials to nourish their self confidence and hands-on learning experience. We provide healthy, nutritious and yummy lunches and snacks. Since this is a small family daycare we maintain our ratios low to ensure the children get more loving and personalized care. We are waiting to warmly welcome your new family to ours here at Shining Stars.

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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Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(23)

9 mi

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 &amp; crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will bring home daily activity papers plus arts &amp; crafts projects so you will know what your child has been learning. I provide healthy snacks, breakfasts, balanced lunches, fenced yard, playroom and preschool toys. My daycare is child proof to ensure the safety of every child, with Fire Department Clearance. As a parent, you will enjoy an open - door policy. I have early child development education and over 15 years experience in childcare. We are CPR/First Aid certified. The daycare hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon to Fri, but we will work with parents' schedule. LIC# 304311967,

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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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(4)

4 mi

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, coupled with a warm and nurturing environment fosters a sense of security for children. Located in Foothill Ranch, Bright Beginner offers a preschool curriculum program, focusing on Kindergarten readiness. We follow FHRE Kindergarten Sight Words, a beginner reading program. Our children leave us prepared for Kindergarten reading all of the FHRE Kindergarten Sight Words. Your children will be off to a successful head start. What Do We Offer? Personalized home childcare attention with tons of TLC for your children Warm and nurturing daycare environment providing a sense of security and comfort Healthy, yummy, meals and snacks for your children's enjoyment Fun playroom for imaginative play and story time Secure outdoor play area for your child to run and explore Curriculum consists of learning alphabet, writing first and last name, art, colors, basic spanish, music and dance, puzzles, learning 50 states and 7 continents, the solar system, cardinal points, 5 senses, feelings, days, weeks, months, ordinal numbers, counting to 100, and geometric shapes. Age range is 3 yrs to 6 years Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm Contact us to schedule a site visit today.

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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Ladybugs Daycare

100 Bariton Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

6 mi

Care Member says "As the anxious mother of an only child, this place was such a massive blessing to my husband and I. My child attended this facility from the age of 13...

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Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista Irvine, CA

4.6(17)

8 mi

I have over 25 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 down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the corporate world and said &quot;Hello&quot; to Family Child Care. I received my license in August, 2013. As of today, I am continuing to teach a combination of the corporate-level curriculum that I found to be most beneficial for comprehensive learning while still maintaining the guidelines set by the State of California. I have been teaching/caring for children in my home now for over 12 years! I love what I do! We have a lot of fun. Right now, I have a toddler and Preschool-aged enrolled. We have been learning the basics starting with the alphabet, numbers, colors, various themes, outside play, and our favorite of celebrating various Holidays/Seasons. As they get older, we will gradually progress to Phonics, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, with more advanced/challenging curriculum. Currently, I have been incorporating these topics by teaching through play, as well as doing a &quot;Circle Time&quot; - type daily lesson plans. Our meals/snacks are Family Style - where we all sit down together at the table to eat. I offer Breakfast, Lunch, and 2-3 snacks/day. I am fully licensed with State Clearance. I have my Associate's degree in Child Development and Educational Studies. My childcare is licensed for 6 weeks old to 10 years old. I am fully certified in Infant/Pediatric/Adult CPR/First Aid, Health &amp; Safety certified. I am affiliated with the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC); Children's Home Society of Orange County (CHS); the City of Irvine; and Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children (OCAEYC). I can also take CalWorks on a case-by-case basis. I am fully vaccinated including booster vaccination. I also have back-up teachers on-call for when I am out ill, doctors' appointments, vacations, etc. My hours are 7:00A.M to 6:00P.M Monday to Friday

R. B says "Danika started to take care my baby when he was 5Months Old. I am a first time mom and did all my daycare visits and glad that we found her. She's really sweet...

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Little Gems Day Care

25111 Barents Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

4 mi

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 stimulation. Our home day care offers a safe and supportive space where your child can learn, play, and flourish. With a personalized approach to each child's needs and a carefully crafted curriculum, we promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Join our community, where families come together, and trust that your child is in experienced and caring hands, ready to shine brightly as the little gem they are.

Care Member says "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,...

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Irvine Home Daycare

456 Chorus Irvine, CA

5.0(5)

3 mi

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 safety. Along with my assistant, we are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and age-appropriate learning environment. At our daycare, we provide homemade organic breakfast and lunches as well as A.M. and P.M. snacks. While maintaining a safe environment, we also provide our kiddos with many fun daily activities where they learn at the same time! We accept children of all ages and offer both part time and full time availability to accommodate each family. I would love to answer any questions you might have and of course, you are welcome to come by for a tour. My hours of operation: Mon through Fri: (7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) (I will work with you if you need to start at an earlier time)

Care Member says "We only have the best things to say about Irvine Home Daycare! I cannot believe how lucky we were to find Maryam’s daycare. Maryam cares so much about...

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Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

18 San Gabriel Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(2)

5 mi

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, trust, and the security they need and deserve to thrive in their development and in their relationships with other children. I am licensed by the State of California! It's important to know your care provider has been fully background checked, and adheres to state regulated standards for sanitation, safety, and care. The department of social services makes regular visits to my facility to ensure I am maintaining proper licensing requirements. License # 304313212 Adult & Pediatric CPR, First Aid with health & safety certification.

Monica W. says "Nicole is absolutely wonderful and an excellent caretaker! She is extremely professional. As a parent, we have her app which allows us to see everything...

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Best Baby Daycare Irvine

205 Cherrybrook Lane Irvine, CA

5.0(1)

3 mi

BEST BABY DAYCARE Irvine has an Opening for a Newborn Infant! Age 6 weeks to 3 months of age. Please call 949-861-8125 for a personal interview and tour of beautifully designed and decorated nursery facility. This is a cozy, sweet, safe and clean home daycare in great Oakcreek neighborhood of Irvine. Best toys, books, and cedar wood playground set in garden. Excellent references &amp; appreciation letters from satisfied client families. Thank you! M. Angeles Kelly 949-861-8125

Ingrid E. says "My Husband & I recently signed up our 3 moths old son to start Best Baby Daycare. Our son has been attending Best Baby Daycare for two weeks now and we...

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A To Z Home Daycare

4056 Williwaw Dr Irvine, CA

5.0(1)

6 mi

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 hands-on-materials - learning with music - repetitive techniques to learn ABCs, counting, and putting words together - a sharing and caring environment As your child grows with me, so will the learning. I have a quality, loving childcare in a safe and clean environment. I have a talent for bringing the best out of your child, and I will appreciate spending time with your child. I am also a great listener and will make sure to satisfy your child's needs. QUALIFICATIONS: A Social Services Licensed Daycare. Certified Preschool teacher by the State of California. Completed the ECE units, enjoyed it a lot and I have a lot of energy to teach children everything that I have learned. I taught in preschools, and most of all, I enjoy stimulating children's intelligence. Certified CPR / First Aid A member of the Orange County Childcare Association I invite you to call and schedule a tour.

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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Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

23892 Via Astorga Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(2)

2 mi

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 myself: I am a mother of 3 great kids (17, 15, and 3 yrs. old). I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Master's of Arts in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's in Human Services. Aside from raising my kiddos, I have an extensive background working with children for the last 13 years in the school setting. I provide a nurturing, caring, and safe environment where your little one will learn as we play! I am fluent in Spanish and implement teaching Spanish to your little one. I use the Mother Goose Time preschool curriculum and modify it to meet every child's needs. The preschool curriculum includes: -A monthly theme. For example: the theme for the month of August is Friends and Feelings. -Circle time (colors, numbers, rhyming, shapes, letters), lots of music and dancing, reading (developing early literacy skills), science, social skills, math &amp; reasoning skills, and we do lots of process art activities ! Since, I am a home based daycare , I like to keep the number of students to teacher ratio low, 6-1 (including my little one). For me, the most valuable experience I have is caring for my own children and I look forward to caring for your child. Contact me to schedule a free morning to spend with us! Call me at 949-235-5181. License #304312918.

Megan T. says "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...

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ABC Daycare

Manzanares Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

2 mi

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 & science, literacy, motor skill activities, music, outdoor play. -Potty-training. -Organic meals and snacks served family style (vegetarian available on request). -Member of the USDA Child Care Food Program -Toys and all areas that come in contact with children are disinfected regularly. -Germ-free rest mats for naps. -All areas and furniture are childproofed. -Parents receive constant updates of their child's activities and meals via website. -Digital student check-in/check-out. -Security cameras in all entries.

Allie P. says "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...

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Royale Family Day Care

5132 Royale Ave East Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

5 mi

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. Sheema has been taking care of children since high school and now pursuing her Early Childhood Education. You will love our in-home daycare. Our home is clean, organized and safe for children to learn and play. Children's safety is our number one priority. Through our play-based structure children learn while having fun! Our daycare is located at the Ranch Village near Irvine Valley College. We are located near I-5 and I-405. Your children will feel safe, loved and cared for. We can't wait to meet your family!

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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Itty Bitty B's Play School

560 Cardiff Irvine, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

As a mom of two, I understand what it feels like to leave your little one. You want to have the best care and not a worry in the world. At Itty Bitty B's Play School we offer a safe, clean learning environment. We have an intimate Play School, to ensure maximum attention to your child. We use mother goose time curriculum and offer healthy, organic breakfast, lunch and snacks. ***FULLY LICENSED FACILITY***

Margaret C. says "We recently interviewed and selected Itty Bitty B to care for our two children ages 4 months and 3 years. We are so impressed with Miss Brianne's...

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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, CA

Drop-In Daycares in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with...

- Kayla S.

Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!

- Jared & Ariella C.

Shining Stars Home Daycare

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...

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Lake Forest, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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