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Recent family daycare reviews in Lake Forest, CA

Sunshine Daycare

5.0

Sunshine Daycare is an amazing daycare. When we were looking to put our daughter in daycare I was very nervous. This was my first time looking for one and I had no idea what I was doing. When we walked into Sunshine Daycare all my worries went away. The staff was wonderful and sweet. I could tell...

- Care member

Normandale

5.0

t to be educational. We went to several places and I left crying I could not imagine leaving my son to go back to work, then we found Normandale! They are Montessori based daycare it was very organized, clean, and they were passionate about their work. R. started here when he was 6 months old and...

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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

Kare 4 Kidz

5.0

My son is always so well cared for at Kare 4 Kidz! I've never felt anything but comfortable with dropping him off. He is always so happy when I get there and it warms my heart. They are also always available to communicate if need be which helps ease any worries. Definitely recommend Kare 4 Kidz...

- Anna L.

Tweety Small Daycare

5.0

We absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures throughout the day), helps with meals, has fun activities planned for Everett and the rest of her kids, and she loves and takes care of child like any mother would...

- Jennifer P.

Family daycares in Lake Forest, CA

Sunshine Daycare

Sunshine Daycare

22175 Debra Street, LAKE FOREST, CA

Starting at $1400/mo

5.0

(5)

Healthy foods and snacks provided. Early learning and education programs offered. Safe and fun environment!
5.0
"Sunshine Daycare is an amazing daycare. When we were looking to put our daughter in daycare I was very nervous. This was my first time looking for one and I had no idea what I was doing. When we walked into Sunshine Daycare all my worries went away. The staff was...

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Normandale

Normandale

Vista, Lake Forest, CA

4.9

(32)

Welcome to Normandale 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, writing,...
5.0
"We loved taking our daughter here!! The teachers are so loving and caring and our daughter felt so safe here. Although she was only enrolled for a short time because we relocated out of the area, our daughter learned so much and we really watched her blossom from...

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Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

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 started sending my son to May's day care when he was only 5 months old and I have no hesitation saying that May took care of him very well. Like all moms when I was looking day care for my child, I was very concerned and wanted to send him to a place where he...

Saima D.


Kare 4 Kidz

Kare 4 Kidz

21631 Treeshade Lane, Lake Forest, CA

5.0

(1)

Looking for trustworthy and affordable early childhood care? Kare 4 Kidz is a mom and daughter home daycare facility, with mom having over 15 years of previous home daycare experience and daughter has an AA and a Certificate of Proficiency in early childhood education. We focus on the cognitive,...
5.0
"My son is always so well cared for at Kare 4 Kidz! I've never felt anything but comfortable with dropping him off. He is always so happy when I get there and it warms my heart. They are also always available to communicate if need be which helps ease any worries....

Anna L.


Open doors and arms to those from the Children's Home Society of California! Open in Lake Forest since 2005, I have provided government licensed childcare for families with newborns to 4-5 years old. I love all of my children and believe it is important that they all are receive my full attention...
5.0
"I'm very thankful and lucky we were able to find Liz. She took care of my babies from when they were 8 weeks old to pre-k. They were always so excited to go to Liz's, which gave me peace of mind knowing that they were being well taken care of. The one on one...

Melina H


Busy Bees Preschool

25151 Campo Rojo, Lake Forest, CA

5.0

(1)

Small family in home pre-school/day care. I am delighted to provide a loving home away from home for your children. I can provide a safe, clean, nurturing environment in a Christian home. Openings are available (2-6 years) pre-school curriculum included at age appropriate level. I will prepare your...
5.0
"My wife and I meet Trish and she is very nice and has a good setup. I recommend you check her out."

Holly G.


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit , LAKE FOREST, CA

Welcome to Normandale 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, writing,...

Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 Parkridge, LAKE FOREST, CA

Starting at $1390/mo

Welcome to our Montessori-Reggio inspired preschool, a nurturing and innovative educational environment located in the heart of Lake Forest, CA. Our preschool operates from a beautifully designed home, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of our young learners. At our preschool, we blend the...

Aldana's Daycare

Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St, Lake Forest, CA

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...

Wieczorek Family Daycare

Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace, Lake Forest, CA

Need childcare options for the potential changes in schools next year? Family Daycare now open in Lake Forest License #304313705 -Near El Toro/Portola -Ages 0-12 years -Transportation, educational supervision, and before and after school care available for Lake Forest Elementary students...

Kidsy

Kidsy

25221 Avenida Tranquila, Lake Forest, CA

We don't just care, We inspire. Kidsy provides full-time and part-time childcare for infants and children, ages 6 weeks old and up to 6 years old. Kidsy is a home where you can bring your child and feel complete trust that your child is in a safe and loving environment. You can return to work...

Streamline Christian Academy

Streamline Christian Academy

25195 Rivendell, Lake Forest, CA

Home-based Kindergarten readiness program, offering full or part time options, Mandarin and Spanish languages, STEM curriculum, and more!

Pumpkin Patch Playschool

Pumpkin Patch Playschool

1625 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA

Pumpkin Patch Playschool is switching gears. I am pleased to announce I am now offering infant daycare with Pumpkin Patch Littles! I am a home-based, state licensed daycare located in the new Baker Ranch community of Lake Forest. I offer part-time and full-time options. It is my sincere desire to...

Little Tots' Family Daycare

Little Tots' Family Daycare

24731 Calle Tres Lomas, Lake Forest, CA

A fun and safe place for your child. Licensed home daycare. License # 304313162 I have experience working at a preschool, I am a mom of two. I love to take care of children, from new born (6 weeks) to 10 years old coming after school. New children will get first week free childcare. It's my...

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

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...

Aubrie C

Aubrie C

220033 Lakeland Ave, Lake Forest, CA

I have spent the last 9 years watching children ranging in age from 2 weeks to 13 years old. I have watched children in my house and theirs, I have also gotten the chance to be a live in nanny, and I have helped out on family vacations before as well. I am comfortable with duties such as diapers,...

Pink Melody Child Care

Pink Melody Child Care

24092 Gemwood Dr., Lake Forest, CA

Hello my name is Zahra. I am a Licensed Child Care provider and I run a childcare center at my house called Pink Melody Childcare in Lake Forest. I am a mother of two girls and I know I will provide safe and loving childcare for your child. My mission is to provide a space where your child can play,...

Brittania Jaimes

Brittania Jaimes

1100 Indigo Place Unit 201, Lake Forest, CA

Low rates, low ratio, flexible hours, we offer healthy meals, round year open.

Mami Liyas Day Care

Mami Liyas Day Care

24211 Angela St, Lake Forest, CA

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

Little Raccoon Family Daycare

Little Raccoon Family Daycare

22992 Ditz Ln, Lake Forest, CA

We love to learn through exploration. We explore state parks, beaches, zoo's along with neighborhood playgrounds, splash pads, and library story times. We also explore the magical parks of Disneyland and California Adventure for those children under 3 years of age and/or have a disney annual pass....

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Ratings for Lake Forest, CA family daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Family Daycares in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares.