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Recent family daycare reviews in Foothill Ranch, CA

Lulu's Fun House

5.0

Ms. Nouf has watched my little guy since he turned one. I visited a lot of in-home daycares and hers was by far the best. I wanted somewhere where he wouldn't watch TV all day, that was clean, and with someone who I felt truly cared about the kids. Lulu's Fun House fit the bill perfectly. Ms. Nouf...

- Kristyn

Mary Legere Home Daycare

5.0

There are not enough wonderful things that I can think of to say about Mary! She had our son sleep trained in a matter of weeks, which improved his behavior so much. We are so grateful that we had her as our provider for so many years. Moving away was hard!! If you choose to bring your child here,...

- Heather H

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

5.0

The BEST Daycare in Orange County!! Lisa's Daycare is the most loving, welcoming, incredible daycare I have ever taken my kid to. She does crafts with the kids everyday and I have a box at home of all of the wonderful school projects she has done with them. She takes them swimming during the summer...

- Camberlyn M

Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

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

Lake Forest Family Daycare

5.0

Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows COVID guidelines and wears a mask. Her home is set up like a preschool with plenty of educational toys and an enclosed backyard for outdoor...

- Min

Family daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA

Lulu's Fun House

Lulu's Fun House

30 Montecilo, Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0

(9)

-Loving, nurturing and academic. -Park-like playground yard. -Infant/Toddler/School Age. (2 weeks-5yrs) -No Pets In home/yard. -Smoke Free Home. -8:00am-5:30pm. -Preschool play based program. Dear Future Parents, We would like to extend our warmest welcome to Lulu's Fun House. Thank you for...
5.0
"Hi was in need of last minute childcare and Lulus fun house (Nouf) immediatly responded to me and did everything she could to help me. I was unable to sign my daughter up for her daycare because of my scheduling needs but if that ever changes she will be my first...

Alexandra F


Peace Tree Learning

Peace Tree Learning

15 Fairfield, Foothill Ranch, CA

Costimate: $200/wk

State licensed, home daycare in a loving, play-based environment! serving ages 6 months - 6 years My name is Maria and I am an experienced and qualified, Infant CPR trained preschool teacher. I love children and I am opening my home to provide a safe and fun learning experience. I love art and all...

Mary Legere Home Daycare

Mary Legere Home Daycare

27393 Iris Ave, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $301/wk

4.6

(12)

Hi, my name is Mary Legere; I am a license daycare provider, License # 304300386. Located In Mission Viejo Off Marguerite Pkway, between Oso Pkway and Crown Valley. Open Monday-Friday Flexible Hours Full-Time: $250.00 a Week. BabySitting Available for Day Care Families Only $15.00...
5.0
"Mary has been sitting for my kids for 4 years now. I have a 6 year old and twin girls who are 2. She is always on time and always comes with a game or two and other activities. The thing I appreciate the most about Mary is that she is current on all of her...

Kel L


Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $250/wk

4.8

(20)

I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 15 years taking care of infants and toddlers. we learn, play and grow through all developmental stages with fun interaction with other kids and myself in a loving family home atmosphere using...
5.0
"Lisa's daycare is amazing! I would give her 10 stars if I could! We aren't all lucky enough to be stay home parents, so when you have to trust your children with someone, you want to find a daycare that will treat your children as their own. Lisa does just that...

Jo M


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
"Rostana has been taking care of my daughter since she was a few months old. She's very nurturing, kind, and makes delicious healthy food for her. The daycare is kept very clean, and Rostana keeps her very busy with lots of developmentally appropriate toys and...

Fatima D


Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $280/wk

5.0

(4)

May has been working with children for two decades now and has made taking care of them her lifelong passion. She has a degree in child development, has worked at college campus daycares, centers, at home family daycares, and eventually opened up her own family daycare in 2015 in San Marcos. After...
5.0
"I have been bringing my daughter here since 2017. May is very caring and patient. She understood my daughters needs and took care of her the way I wanted her to be taken care of. She even exceeded my expectations. She is loving and smiles all the time. Jessica...

Sara R


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
"We really like Danika's attention and ability to, in a moment, explain things that she does to individualize care with each child. Behaviors, schedule, and child-specific needs are a priority and we really like that. The other thing was the activities with the...

Melissa B


Angels Family Day Care

Angels Family Day Care

22671 Ancona, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(5)

I am a mother of two grown up girls. I would love to take care of your child/children while you are at work. I have been in this business for the past 24 years, raising children from infant to toddler. My family daycare is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., $1,000.00 per month for...
5.0
"Homa is an amazing caregiver! She has watched all three of my children and I have trusted her completely to take care of them while I worked. I was very particular about who I wanted to watch my oldest when I was first looking for daycare. We found Homa and we...

Colette A


Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Los Alisos And Trabuco, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $281/wk

5.0

(5)

Welcome! My name is Paige. I have been running an at-home daycare for 20+ years. I started my daycare when my own four children were young. I have continued my daycare because I enjoy creating a family oriented, fun, loving environment for children. I am a member of the Orange County Childcare...
5.0
"I have been with Paige now 2 years and I can't say enough how much we love her, and the environment my daughter is in. She comes home so happy and can't wait to always go back. I just had another baby this past December and can not wait to start her at Paige's too."

Ashton W


Playfuldays Childcare

Playfuldays Childcare

25 Ericson Way, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(9)

* We are conveniently located in Laguna Hills, just a few minutes to the I 5 and the 73. * My operating hours are 7:00AM to 5:30PM, Monday thru Friday. *Specially designed, indoor play/preschool room. * Beautiful park like setting, for outdoor play area. * Custom made patio room, for outdoor...
5.0
"To whom this may concern, My husband and I both work outside of the home, and wanting our children to have a small, intimate child care setting, we chose to look for an in-home provider with the help of county resources. After interviewing several possible...

Tom K


Mami Liyas Day Care

Mami Liyas Day Care

24211 Angela St, Lake Forest, CA

Costimate: $268/wk

5.0

(7)

We are a safe, clean, loving, Christian family! We have had this day care for 16 years! So we have plenty experience! We provide healthy home made food! (breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks) We are CPR/ First Aid certified, and our license #: 304310523 No pets, smoke free
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Mama Liyas since she was 3 months old and she is now 18 months. I was referred to them by my friend who's 2 boys went there prior and she was referred to them by her friend and so on and so on. When I drop off my daughter I have no...

Jessica N


Care For K. I. D. S.

Care For K. I. D. S.

2684 Brand Dr., Tustin, CA

Starting at $375/wk

5.0

(11)

** Enrollments opening January 2024 ** TOURS AVAILABLE THIS NOVEMBER to reserve January spots. -Email to schedule - c4ktustin@gmail.com At Care for K.I.D.S. your child will learn, play, socialize, discover, create, build, engineer, imagine, wonder, and enjoy childhood. His or Her critical...
5.0
"Mayra has been such a blessing for our family. She made the transition back to work so much easier. I'm always amazed at how organized and clean her place is everyday despite having so many kids! She's hands-on, creative, nurturing, and such a great teacher to...

Olivia L


Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $265/wk

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"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 clear the moment you walk in the door. She engages them with arts and crafts, holiday activities and curriculum...

Alexandra G


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


Mind Builder At The Hills

Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $12/hr

5.0

(5)

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....
5.0
"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 she started at Mind Builder when she was one. My youngest is 8 months old and he is currently enrolled. Dia...

Angela J


Early Learner Montessori Home

Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory, Irvine, CA

Starting at $310/wk

5.0

(6)

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...
5.0
"We visited The Early Leaner Montessori Home a couple times and have decided to send our son to this school starting March. The place was very cozy and home-like but at the same time equipped with all the Montessori environment just like other big Montessori...

Christine J


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


Paradise Kids

Paradise Kids

14801 Sumac Ave, Irvine, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

5.0

(8)

Paradise Kids daycare is a licensed in-home child-care facility in a safe community located in Irvine, CA. I am available Monday through Friday from 8Am to 5 Pm, and am very dedicated and loving towards children and enjoy teaching and playing with them. Education is very important and I work with...
5.0
"We have been taking our 10 month old son, Ian, to Paradise Kids Day Care for about 5 months now, and I must say that I have never met anyone as sweet, loving, and attentive as Marjan. She really teaches your children as they grow and develop (she's been there to...

Maddy B


OC Playschool

OC Playschool

Via Viento, Mission Viejo, CA

Starting at $55/day

4.2

(5)

The first five years of a child's life are the most crucial for the development of their mental, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills. Children learn about the world around them through play. When offered developmentally appropriate activities, opportunities for discovery and...
5.0
"My son started at OC Playschool when he had just turned 2-years-old. We have been going part-time, 3-days a week for the last three years. He is now five. The moment he started, his vocabulary skyrocketed. He has learned how to be part of a group setting with...

Debbie T


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit Vista, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $300/wk

4.8

(25)

Welcome to Normandale Heights Family Child Care! We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth. We will encourage learning through reading,...
5.0
"This Daycare is definitely somewhere to consider taking your children to. They are more than just a daycare, they do lots of learning through out the day, such as Circle Time! Which involves learning the days of the week, seasons, months, and even celebrate...

Chelsie S


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Ratings for Foothill Ranch, CA family daycares listed on Care.com

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Family Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares.