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Recent family daycare reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

Parentz View Child Care

5.0

My daughter has been going to Parentz View Child Care for a couple months now, and we love it. I first heard about Parentz View from a friend who had nothing but good things to say about Nicole. While I was pregnant, I inquired about their services, and was told they had a 2 year waiting list....

- Heather H

Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

5.0

I had my son in Creative Kids OC Family Day Care for two years and could not recommend it more highly. Terri is an absolutely amazing caregiver who treats every child like they're one of her own. My son loved going and loved her; I did too. This is a wonderful place where kids can feel safe and...

- LS

ABC Day Care

5.0

My son Calvin started with Marina when he was 6 weeks old and had his last day on 9/29, at 8 months old. The only reason we left ABC Day Care is because we moved to Los Angeles, otherwise, I think we would have stayed with Marina until Calvin went to pre-school! Marina is a very caring person and...

- Natalie H

D&J CREATIVE CARE

5.0

Debbie is absolutely great. She is truly committed to the children: happiness and positive development. She communicates well and she is so easy to talk to! She is very organized. Professional at managing her business at the same time she shows warmth and kindness to the kids and parents....

- Jeanette T

Wanda's Daycare

5.0

I am looking for the job, that is connected with child care and development. I am young, but have a great experience working with kids. I want to build career in child care, as I like to stay with kids the most in my life and can do it the best. If you need an additional caregiver in your daycare...

- Julia R

Family daycares in Costa Mesa, CA

Parentz View Child Care

Parentz View Child Care

3202 Montana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $240/wk

5.0

(13)

Parentz View Child Care is a Large Licensed In Home Family Day Care located in Costa Mesa, in the Mesa Verde housing track. I've been in business for 11 years now. I originally started my daycare after having a bad experience with a Licensed provider where my daughter attended. After that ordeal I...
5.0
"My son, 4, has been attending Parentzview for almost a year now! We absolutely love it! Our son loves Miss Nicole and she is just so great with all the kids. Our son has formed some amazing friendships with the other kids. The meals and snacks are always healthy,...

Jaime P


Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

306 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $65/day

4.4

(7)

Welcome to Creative Kids Family Daycare! My highest priority is for your child to be safe, healthy and happy and I have taken these steps to make that happen: My home is professionally child and baby proofed. I am certified by the Red Cross in Infant/Child First Aid, Safety, CPR and Preventative...
5.0
"I feel so fortunate to have found Terri at Creative Kids. When we visited for the first time to interview for an opening, my daughter (11 months old at the time) immediately ran to the toys and began playing happily and independently. I could tell she felt right at...

Taryn R


ABC Day Care

ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(2)

My name is Marina, I am a Licensed Child Care provider, located in Costa Mesa , My home is open to all ages from infant to school age ,the daycare can pick up Children from schools that are around Our house, which are Victoria elementary, Pomona Elementary School, Rea Elementary , Wilson Elementary,...
5.0
"ABC Day Care is Amazing! My daughter is a year old and I am a single Mom. Enrolling my daughter to this daycare was the best decision. She has tremendously grown in just the few months that she has been there. She has learned the whole alphabet, all her shapes, and...

Manija A


D&J CREATIVE CARE

344 Princeton Dr., Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(3)

5.0
"Debbie and Jamie at D&J Creative care are wonderful child care providers. My daughter loved going there. The daycare area is super cute and kid friendly. I felt my child was well cared for while she was there. She had lots of play and learning time. They have...

Andrea S


St. Joachim Church Day Care Center

1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $250/wk

St. Joachim Church Day Care Center in Costa Mesa, CA is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for kids from Pre-K to Kindergarten. The center...

Harbor Trinity Preschool

1230 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $249/wk

YES, WE POTTY TRAIN! We are a Christian preschool and day care center for children ages 2-6 years of age. We place a high emphasis on character development and Kindergarten readiness by offering activities that stimulate and encourage the overall development of each student. Some of our...

Page Academy

Page Academy

657 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $1150/mo

Page Academy's Early Childhood Program begins and ends with a warm, caring, qualified staff in a safe and secure environment. We understand that this may be the first occurrence you and your child are experiencing away from the home environment and together we will share your child's milestones,...

Wanda's Daycare

Wanda's Daycare

270 JoAnn St, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $249/wk

We are a large, in-home, licensed, Christian-based daycare. We are currently accepting children aged 20 months to 5 years. We offer potty training, nutritious meals and snacks, a full pre-school curriculum, fun and games, reasonable rates and much more!
5.0
"I am looking for the job, that is connected with child care and development. I am young, but have a great experience working with kids. I want to build career in child care, as I like to stay with kids the most in my life and can do it the best. If you need an...

Julia R


LePort School

LePort School

16081 Waikiki Lane, Huntington Beach, CA

Starting at $8000/day

5.0

(2)

LePort Montessori Preschool and Private School in Huntington Beach offers more than daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are an authentic Montessori school that will equip your child with Knowledge for Life - the essential skills and knowledge he needs to thrive as a joyous child today...
5.0
"LePort has been an amazing experience for our children and family. What attracted us to Montessori was an individualized approach, multi-age classrooms (18 mo -3 yrs) (3-6 yrs), etc , ability to learn at their own pace and the use of hands on materials. Children...

Gregory G


My Happy Days Child Care

My Happy Days Child Care

5801 Abraham Ave, Westminster, CA

Starting at $55/day

5.0

(12)

Welcome to My Happy Days Childcare. I am a licensed professional child care provider. Our family daycare home offers a safe and supportive learning environment for infants and all children. We help prepare your children for school readiness. Your kids will enjoy fresh air and outdoor play with a...
5.0
"Our son has been attending My Happy Days Childcare for the last three months. It was so difficult leaving him to go back to work after being at home with him for 5 months, but Denise made the transition so smooth. She really loves the kids she works with and takes...

Shelby K


Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush, Irvine, CA

Starting at $70/day

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...
5.0
"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. Excellent and friendly place for any child."

Linda M


Danika's Home Childcare

Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista, Irvine, CA

Starting at $325/wk

4.6

(17)

I have over 20 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...
5.0
"Danika has been such a blessing to our family! As a first time mom, she's made leaving my baby to return to work much easier! The first time my baby met her, you could tell that she felt comfortable in her home. The first day I dropped off my baby, she went right...

Jackie B


Tarina Child Care

Tarina Child Care

College Park Area, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $274/wk

5.0

(15)

I have years of experience in child care in Orange County. I am a parent myself for 16 years and i will take care of your children as if they were one of my own. I have created a safe and fun environment for my children under my care. I am providing a safe friendly caring environment for our...
5.0
"We love Gisselle! We were looking for a caregiver for 5 months before we found this wonderful gem. I was so nervous about leaving my daughter with a stranger after taking care of her for 5 months. From day one I knew it was a match with Gisselle'. She was warm and...

Amanda D


Tania's Home Family Child Care

Tania's Home Family Child Care

5102 Doanoke Ave, Irvine, CA

Starting at $375/wk

5.0

(11)

Tania's Family Child Care. Tania's Family Child Care is an home child care that accepts ages 6 weeks through 3 years old. We currently follow all the COVID-19 Guidelines provided by the State and the Licensing Department. About Miss Tania: Miss Tania has over 12 years of experience of...
5.0
"First of all, I CAN'T RECOMMEND MS TANIA'S DAYCARE ENOUGH!!!!! She is AMAZING, FRIENDLY, ORGANIZED,RESPONSIBLE, etc.... I found myself in a desperate situation to find find immediate childcare for my 17months old daughter, being here with no family to turn to for...

Gizelle D


Happy Hearts Preschool & Child Care

Happy Hearts Preschool & Child Care

706 W. Lamark Dr, Anaheim, CA

Costimate: $226/wk

5.0

(2)

We are open 24/5 days a week. We accepting newborn to 5 years old. Our goal is to provide tender love and care for our wonderful angels. We provide the children with warm meals, including breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. We motivate the children with fun yet highly educational activities that...
5.0
"This place is incredible, the people that work there are very patient with the kids, and Edit the owner is very sweet and cares much about the kids"

Joe


Claudia's Daycare And Preschool

Claudia's Daycare And Preschool

8691 Davmor Ave, Garden Grove, CA

Starting at $180/wk

5.0

(6)

Celebrating my 40th year in the child care industry. I have seen so many changes. The one thing that has always stayed the same is the children. Routine, Schedule, Education, Music, Movement ,Creative Play, Nutritious Meals and lots of love, has been the timeless key to my business success for all...
5.0
"I had three children at Claudia's day care. I would not recommend anyone else to care for your children. Claudia is amazing and loving. The summers are full of activity and fun and school days they work with all of the kids to get through homework, etc. I highly...

Michael A


Mama Bear Child Care

Mama Bear Child Care

7212 Stonewood Dr, Huntington Beach, CA

Costimate: $278/wk

5.0

(1)

From infantry through toddler years, Mama Bear Child Care is the quality care and companionship parents are looking for. Mama Bear Child Care is a one of a kind home daycare for your family, founded by mother and daughter Pam and Ashley. In our developmentally-based environment, your child can...
5.0
"Blooming Butterflies has taken care of my baby since I went back to work and she was 13 weeks old. She is a few weeks away from turning 1 and I have had the best experience with Pam, Ashley and their crew. I highly recommend this daycare for anyone looking for a...

Jordan R


Orange Kids

Orange Kids

117 Treehouse, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $339/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"This is a great little daycare! I am really impressed with their staff. All three of them that I met are friendly, knowledgable and responsible with biggest hearts. The thing I am most impressed with, is their menu. These kids eat like kings! Everything is made...

Teresa N


24/7 Toyland Heaven Daycare

24/7 Toyland Heaven Daycare

413 W. Curie, Santa Ana, CA

Starting at $185/wk

5.0

(3)

Toyland Heaven is NOT your traditional home Daycare. We understand the difficulties of balancing the demands of work, life and child care. That's why Toyland Heaven Daycare is very dedicated to also helping parents with non-traditional schedules. If you need child care during the nights, weekends,...
5.0
"I love Toyland Daycare and so does my son Phoenix! I've been using them for over a year now and they maintain such a professional, clean, fun and warm environment for my son. They are constantly doing fun activities that my son raves about every time I pick him....

Kimberly C


Itsy Bitsy Daycare

Itsy Bitsy Daycare

12 Columbine, Irvine, CA

Starting at $310/wk

4.5

(8)

**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...
5.0
"My daughter has been at Itsy Bitsy Daycare for a year and a half now. We transitioned to Itsy Bitsy Daycare when my daughter was 11 months old and have never regretted it. Ms. Yesica truly cares for all her children. She is warm and loving, and provides structure...

Jocelyn L


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Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA family daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Family Daycares in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares.