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Drop-In Daycares in Orange, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Kids Of Orange

Kids of Orange Preschool has been the perfect fit for my family. It is a loving and nurturing environment that my son loves. I especially...

- Kristen M

Ladybugs Daycare

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...

- Care member

Itty Bitty B's Play School

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...

- Margaret C.

Drop-In Daycares Near Orange, CA

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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF ORANGE

1539 E MAYFAIR AVE ORANGE, CA

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Kids Of Orange

203 South Barbara Way Anaheim, CA

5.0(3)

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I am a certified Montessori Teacher, and I hold a Certificate in Early Childhood Education along with a BA in Early Childhood Education. I am certified in First Aid, CPR and also certified in the Immunization Assistance Program. I have been in the educational field for over 15 years.7 years as a teacher - working in infant...

Kristen M says "Kids of Orange Preschool has been the perfect fit for my family. It is a loving and nurturing environment that my son loves. I especially appreciate the...

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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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Itty Bitty B's Play School

560 Cardiff Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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...

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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4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

16498 ROYAL OAK IRVINE, CA

3.0(2)

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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,...

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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Tree House School

114 S. Cherry St. Anaheim, CA

5.0(6)
Treehouse school is currently taking a break and we do not have any openings Welcome to the Tree House School! PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: - A fun, safe, and engaging learning environment - A clean, organized, and nurturing home - Fresh, healthy snacks (many organic choices) and homemade meals - Early Literacy Skills...

Grace W. says "I was extremely fortunate enough to land care with Taryn at treehouse school for my son. He started when we was nearly 11 months old and has really...

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Catalina's Child Daycare

2501 N. Poplar St. Santa Ana, CA

5.0(5)

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Located in the beautiful and safe community of Casa De Santiago!! We are located in the perfect location where hardly any cars pass by! We have a clean, child safe, very well maintained home with spacious room and TONS of toys! We do daily learning activities (counting, ABC's, reading, etc.) and other fun activities such as arts...

Robyn S. says "Catalina was absolutely amazing. My children would still be with her if we didn't move out of the area. My child was with her from 6 months to 2 years. He...

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0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana

13881 N PROSPECT AVE TUSTIN, CA

5.0(1)

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Precious Babies Daycare

2746 W Stonybrook Dr Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)

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Katrina H. says "100% highly recommend. Everyone here is absolutely the best. They are so nice and friendly. My daughter loves being here and doesn't want to leave half...

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Nora's Day Care

1137 South Evening Star Dr Anaheim, CA

5.0(6)

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Licensed home day care > infants to 12 year old (NEWBORN) TO 12. Open M-F from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Educational activities. Healthy meals. Great location. Good price. Potty training available. All state programs welcome. My qualifications; Fully qualified preschool teacher. Certified day care provider by the...

Carmina says "We have been taking our twins here since they were under a year old and our son for almost two years now. It's a wonderful place. Friendly, clean, very...

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Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

5010 BARRANCA PKWY IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

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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...

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

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Astrid Daycare

1310 N Lighthouse Ln Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)

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We have all Social Service programs; CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA; CalWork's; etc. We offer transportation from home or school. Hablamos español. (909) 600-3913 (562) 253-4134

Ricardo G says "It is very nice place, safety and clean, also they speak Spanish."

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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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0209 - Childtime of Anaheim

1000 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD ANAHEIM, CA

5.0(1)

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At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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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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Abc Daycare

14 Lilac Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
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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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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Ms. Katz Kidz

2925 Baker Street Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(2)
Welcome to Ms. Katz Kidz, a licensed home daycare (also known as family daycare or in-home daycare) located in Costa Mesa, California. Preferred age groups of nurturing at Ms. Katz Kidz are children ages one month old to four years old. At Ms. Katz Kidz our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child,...

Kelly P. says "Ms. Kat is the best! We are so lucky to have found her. Her home is so clean and organized, it is set up perfectly for the kids, inside and outside. She...

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0230 - Childtime of Brea

705 E BIRCH ST BREA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista Irvine, CA

4.0(17)

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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...

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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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Orange, CA

Drop-in daycare near you in Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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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