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Melody Child Care

5031 Alcorn Ln Irvine, CA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
At Melody Child Care, our goal is to support your child's development with more personalized and family-oriented care. In our family child care home, we are able to communicate with parents on a more personal level to create custom care and share details about the development of each child. Our program includes care for...
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6010 - Tutor Time of Santa Ana

2709 N BRISTOL ST STE E-1 SANTA ANA, CA

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....
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Evan Only Knows

10612 El Campo Avenue Fountain Valley, CA

Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 6 more
I have a passion for working with children and consider myself a bit of a kid whisperer. My experience & credentials come from the fact that I have had just about every mentor & educational role imaginable with children including baby-sitting at 10, childcare centers & camp counseling in my college years, plus live-in nanny,...
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Royale Family Day Care

5132 Royale Ave East Irvine, CA

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....
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Tutor Time

1550 Bristol St N Newport Beach, CA

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....
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Learning Child Daycare

500 Cardiff Irvine, CA

We are a licensed family daycare. Our childcare provides your children a home away from home and the opportunity to develop their own sense identity. Our program is Spanish Bilingual program, allowing children to develop two languages at one time. With a balance of play and learn, we strive to ensure children are happy and...
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6019 - Tutor Time of Irvine

12860 CENTRAL PARK AVE IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....
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The Montessori Way Day Care

14422 Wildeve Ln Tustin, CA

Montessori
In-Home daycare
We are a day care located in Tustin, CA. We are open from 7am-6pm. We are close to the 5 and 55 fwy. We provide Montessori Philosophy based education and care for children of ages 1-6. We provide a program with emphasis on math and language. Our daily schedule also includes arts and crafts,outdoor play, music, as well as story...
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Santiago Children's Center

20362 Randall Street Orange, CA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
At Santiago Children's Center we respect our children and encourage them to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and culturally through age-appropriate activities in a warm, safe country atmosphere. Our dedicated teachers will treat your child as part of a family and will always respond to each and every child's needs....
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Debbie Care

9081 Sinclair Avenue Westminster, CA

Hi! I am Debbie. I would love to be a grandmother, but my 3 grown children are not cooperating. So, I decided to do daycare in my home. I love children and I have to admit, they tend to love me. Having been a Montessori Teacher, my rules and consequences are always fair and loving, teaching a child respect and compassion for...
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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
In-Home daycare
Columbus Grove Daycare is a licensed large in-home family daycare in the heart of Irvine, CA that offers an inviting, nurturing, and warm space for children to grow and develop. Our priorities in preparation for Kindergarten are: academic enrichment, developing fine and gross motor skills through various activities, social and...
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Itsy Bitsy Daycare

12 Columbine Irvine, CA

**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 small, loving & safe home...
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6020 - Tutor Time of Newport Beach

1550 N BRISTOL ST NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....
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Love & Care

505 Hayes Irvine, CA

Hello, My name is Shyamali . I love to welcome you to my state licensed #304313507 home day care. I have 20+ years of experience working with children and mother to 3 children and grandmother to one. My credentials: State licensed First aid, CPR, and Health & Safety 12 early childhood development units Montessori...
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EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

1091 BRYAN AVE TUSTIN, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Edgewood Academy – Where there is a Love for Learning! Preschool – Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten Edgewood PrePrimary Academy has a 65 year history of local teaching. We proudly offer education for children, aged 2½ through kindergarten. Each child comes to us with a natural curiosity and love for learning. We...
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Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush Irvine, CA

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...
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Happy Feet

1516 Crested Bird Irvine, CA

My licensed home daycare accepts from the age of 3 months to 4 years old. We strive to nurture the kids mentally, physically, and emotionally indoors and outdoors. We maintain a high quality diet by using organic milk, eggs, fruit, and healthy snacks. All of the meals are home cooked and we provide a bath every day as well....
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Orchard Hills Campus)

3983 PORTOLA PKWY IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, conveniently located to Irvine, Tustin, Orange, Anaheim & Santa Ana. At LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you...
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Tutor Time

1550 Bristol St N Newport Beach, CA

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....
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Paradise Kids

14801 Sumac Ave Irvine, CA

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 children to help advance their...
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FAQs for finding part-time daycares near you in Costa Mesa, CA

Part-time daycare is becoming increasingly accessible and popular among working families. The cost of part-time daycare can vary widely depending on location and the type of center you choose.

Deciding on a part-time daycare near you in Costa Mesa, CA can be a daunting but important task. If you need part-time daycare, there are several factors to keep in mind while searching. Start by narrowing down options on Care.com based on location and rate. From there you can read reviews from other families. It is also wise to consider the program's curriculum, staff qualifications, and the ratio of adults to children for a quality environment.

Part-time daycare services near you in Costa Mesa, CA provide care for children during part of the day, typically during parents' work hours. These services typically offer activities focused on early childhood education in areas such as literacy and numeracy. Through combining structured, educational activities with free play, part-time daycares are able to give children experience in both classroom and social settings while they are under adult supervision. Additionally, part-time daycare providers typically partner with parents to tailor program goals and objectives to their needs and those of their child's.

When looking for part-time daycare near you in Costa Mesa, CA, it is important to research a facility's qualifications and credentials. Make sure they have a license and that their staff is certified and experienced in child care. It's also a good idea to ask about the staff-to-child ratio, as part-time daycares should be attentive to the children’s needs while they are there. Before you entrust your children with any part-time daycare, look at references from past customers or even observe how the facility operates firsthand. Finally, investigate if the part-time daycare offers activities for your children such as music, art and outdoor recreation so that your children can remain engaged when having fun outside of their home environment.

Part-time daycare can near you in Costa Mesa, CA can offer many benefits for both families and children alike. To start, they provide child care in a safe, stimulating environment that is supervised by trained professionals. As part-time daycare is not permanent and only used on an as-needed basis, it is often more affordable than full-time daycare, making it much easier for working parents to manage their budgets while still providing quality care for their children. Additionally, part-time daycare offers the flexibility to increase or decrease usage depending on schedules, holidays and other commitments, allowing families to adapt to changing circumstances.

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