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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

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

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Azimeh's Home Daycare

24142 La Pala Lane Mission Viejo, CA

2 mi

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Mandy's In Home Day Care Center

23061 Fairfield Mission Viejo, CA

2 mi

Loving, safe, enriching, warm and caring child centered environment with differentiated learning experiences to best meet and reach each child's unique needs and potential. Led by teacher trained energetic mom with over 15 years of in home day care experience.
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Daycare Services

246 California Court Mission Viejo, CA

2 mi

Hello, My family and I recently moved here from California. I am a stay at home mother of 3 happy children . I am looking to care for another child. I had my own daycare in California that consisted of two full time children, and three part timers, However, this would be a private daycare for only one child. I have my early childhood education units, preschool certification, associate degrees in human services and child development, and I am finishing up my bachelors in social science at California State University Fullerton, online, this following semester. In addition, I am able to provide a complete background check including live scan security clearance, and I am CPR certified. References are also available upon request. This will be a learning and also play-based daycare. If you or anyone you know are interested, please send me a direct message so we can discuss further. I am happy to answer any questions. As a sidenote, my children are 3- will be 4 in May, and 7 months
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Mission Viejo KinderCare

26912 ESTANCIERO DR MISSION VIEJO, CA

1 mi

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SNYDER, MILAGROS MARLENE

25582 PACIFIC CREST DR MISSION VIEJO, CA

1 mi

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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

7 mi

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 certification & First Aid. Lic. 304312655. We offer Full-time/Part-time/Evenings: - infant program; -Preschool Program; -Kindergarten Preparation; - Yoga; - Dance; - learning numbers; -Fun & learning Field trips; Organic Breakfast - Lunch Snacks Served; -Reading Readiness; -Art; -Music. For reservation or more information call us...949-285-3978.

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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Ellie's Daycare

Woodbridge Area Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

9 mi

I provide daycare services for kids of all ages at my home in Irvine. I am licensed and I have been working in a childcare for over 8 years. I have had experience in babysitting for 8 years and more. I offer homemade food and healthy snacks to all children with parent permission. I provide indoor and outdoor activities. I have a 20 years old daughter in college . So I know a few things about parenting! Let me know if you are interested. You can contact me to set up a tour of my daycare.

Erika R. says "Eli has watched our son full time since he was 9 months old. Her demeanor and care are shown with how much our son loves daycare. It's a huge blessing to...

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Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

5010 BARRANCA PKWY IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

9 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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Charmsical Child Care

109 Goldenrod Irvine, CA

5.0(4)

9 mi

My name is Jenean. I am 50 yrs old. I've have been caring for children over 35 years. I have three of my own, along with two loving huskies. In my loving care is where a child's development takes center stage! I implement a robust preschool curriculum to foster essential skills, while providing a fun and safe haven for exploration and growth. Beyond our engaging indoor activities, we embrace the outdoors with daily park visits, educational trips to the community gardens, and memorable picnics. Watch your child flourish in my nurturing, supportive and stimulating environment. The curriculum we follow aims to provide a rich, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience for your toddler/preschooler. -Ages 2yrs and up. -Included, kid friendly & approved breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks

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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Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

858 Hayes Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

9 mi

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 potty training! I have 10 years of experience working with infant and toddler

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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Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush Irvine, CA

5.0(2)

9 mi

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 Orange. We offer personalized care in a comfortable environment. At Learning Tree, each child receives one-on-one attention throughout the day. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Age appropriate activities to practice various skills such as, academics, motor skills development, sorting skills, language skills, writing skills; and, lots of fun activities, such as music time, and arts and crafts, and much more! Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm and loving home, where they can feel safe and happy. Our home is designed to provide both a nurturing atmosphere along with dedicated areas for the children to actively learn and play in; a stimulating environment with spacious rooms rich in color giving each child an exciting world full of opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. We intentionally maintain a low teacher-to-child ratio so your child will receive the kind of close attention they deserve. We provide homemade food, and organic healthy snacks (veggies and fruit) for children ages 2 and over. Our family daycare meets all the requirements established by the State of California Community Care Licensing. We understand that you are trusting us to care for your child, and we take this responsibility very seriously. We look forward to the opportunity to care for your child, while providing a positive environment away from home in which they can thrive. With years of great experience as a mother and positive reviews to share, we look forward to hearing from you. References available upon request. Please visit Yelp and other sites for parents review of *Learning Tree Daycare Irvine* *Licensed* *First-Aid Certified* *CPR-certified*

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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Kids Corner

38 Greenbough Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

9 mi

An atmosphere of love and trust where children can grow to their fullest potential. Call to schedule an appointment

Kevint M. says "I absolutely love this place.My son has been going here since he was 6 month and he is 2.5.The owner has been amazing .Not only is the staff nurturing,...

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A To Z Home Daycare

4056 Williwaw Dr Irvine, CA

5.0(1)

9 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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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(4)

8 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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Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory Irvine, CA

5.0(8)

9 mi

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 and education that supports the development of the "Whole Child" - emotional, social, cognitive, and physical.

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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Itsy Bitsy Daycare

12 Columbine Irvine, CA

4.5(8)

9 mi

**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 daycare setting. Our morning learning sessions include art & crafts, reading & story time, music & dance and dramatic play. We have daily active outdoor play. I provide 3 full meals + healthy snacks. My rates: Include all learning curriculum and arts & crafts materials, meals, snacks, infant food and formula, diapers and baby wipes. Weekly: $315.

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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Irvine Home Daycare

456 Chorus Irvine, CA

5.0(5)

7 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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Pari's Daycare

26240 Summerhill Ln Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(6)

2 mi

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 passion. Before opening a daycare, I was a personal Nanny of two kids, from the time they were born until were six years old and off to school. My Philosophy: As a child care provider, I believe that having Passion, Love and Respect for the Children is Number one and it's my Priority. If we treat children with Love and Respect, they grow to be happier and more confident and with great self-esteem. By providing a child with a nurturing environment, they will be more responsive to their education and every day tasks. My main focus is to respect their physical and emotional needs in every moment. A child who knows that he/she is loved has a great head start in life. Which is why I provide a safe, fun, loving and educational environment for your little ones. I will provide a healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day. [No junk, frozen of microwaved foods.] A copy of a monthly menu will be provided to the parents and can be adjusted to accommodate for food allergies. I provide a Preschool Curriculum. Our daily activities are created to help and enhance your child's fine and gross motor skills and other areas of development. Activities are designed to help your child recognize numbers, shapes, patterns, colors and the alphabet. We also include story-time, music time and fun arts and crafts throughout the day.

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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Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(4)

2 mi

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 Licensing" through the "Department of Social Services State of California." We follow the Manual of Policies and Procedures for family daycare centers of Title 12, Division 12 Chapter ***********************COVID-19 UPDATE************************ "Patty's Home Preschool has been OPEN as an essential business and continues to operate to this date. SAFETY is the most important for children, parents, and staff members, we follow Social Services and the Health Department Orders and Recommendations. Following are part of every day health and safety measures: * We check all children temperature on arrival and afternoon * Mask Require (Parents) pick up and drop off * Hand sanitize use and provided to parents and children * Sanitize between parents * Social Distancing ************ENROLLMENT YEAR ROUND********** *Infant ( 1year plus)/ Toddler / Preschool / Pre-K, *Nutritious Meals included (2 snacks and lunch) *No Registration fee *Space is limited ****PLEASE CALL FOR ACCURATE RATE ON CHILD'S AGE AND NEEDS**** Reserve your spot: (949) 581-8531 Ms Patty

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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Royale Family Day Care

5132 Royale Ave East Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

7 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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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Mission Viejo, CA

Drop-In Daycares in Mission Viejo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 58 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Orange Kids

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...

- Care member

Ellie's Daycare

Eli has watched our son full time since he was 9 months old. Her demeanor and care are shown with how much our son loves daycare. It's a...

- Erika R.

Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

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

- Jared & Ariella C.

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Mission Viejo, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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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