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Drop-In Daycares in Mission Viejo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Royale Family Day Care

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.

- Phepsi

A To Z Home Daycare

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...

- Care member

Mind Builder At The Hills

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...

- Angela J

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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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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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Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(5)

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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...

Angela J says "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...

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Ladybugs Daycare

100 Bariton Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

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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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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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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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Ellie's Daycare

Woodbridge Area Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

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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...

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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Laguna Niguel Maya Daycare

24191 Rue De Gauguin Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(11)

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This is Mahshid. Thank you for interest in my childcare program. Daycare is open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. - I have a Licensed child care State Of California. - I have certified Health & Safety, CPR, First Aid. - Years of childcare experience I am a mother of 1 girl. I can promise you that I can...

Mary says "So grateful we found Maya to watch our daughter. This was our first time putting our child in the care of someone else and we couldn't be more pleased with the...

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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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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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Kids Corner

38 Greenbough Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

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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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 routine based on the needs of...

Patty A. says "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...

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Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

18 San Gabriel Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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,...

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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Aveesa Daycare

44 Hollowglen Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
Aveesa Small Family Home Daycare/Childcare (Irvine) * Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. * We also take care of your kids after hours and on special occasions with advance notice. Reasonable rates. * Accepting infants 0-24 months Full time and part time * Drop-off and pick-up...

Katayoon K. says "I have known Ira for over 30 years now and am very confident of her abilities of interacting with children of all ages. Ira is a very kind, trusting,...

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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(4)
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,...

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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Best Baby Daycare Irvine

205 Cherrybrook Lane Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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...

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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6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

30722 RICHARD REESE WAY RCHO STA MARG, CA

State license verified

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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3238 - The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest

21772 LAKE FOREST DR LAKE FOREST, CA

State license verified

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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Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St Lake Forest, CA

State license verified

Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and special occasions Saturdays and Sundays. English and Spanish. Ages 0 to 10 years old. Superior care with love and patience. Educational activities that include ABC's, 123's, math, story time, music, dance, free play out/inside and much more. Potty training (no extra charge). We...
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Gonzales Family Childcare

2958 Calle Frontera San Clemente, CA

State license verified

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 25 years , I have references if needed. I currently have space for infants through school age....
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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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