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Part-Time Daycares in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed part-time daycares

Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

I loved this Preschool and Terri specifically. She really helped my middle son specifically adjust to a lot of changes potty training...

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ABC Day Care

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...

- Natalie H.

NOBIS PRESCHOOL-Costa Mesa

They are so sweet with our children! They also have good structure, safety measures, and lessons. The kids have so much fun and get a lot...

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Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

306 Broadway Costa Mesa, CA

4.7(14)

State license verified

In-Home daycare
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 Health Practices. I conduct...

Care Member says "I loved this Preschool and Terri specifically. She really helped my middle son specifically adjust to a lot of changes potty training becoming a big...

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ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave Costa Mesa, CA

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, Home child care can be the...

Natalie H. says "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...

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NOBIS PRESCHOOL-Costa Mesa

190 E 15TH ST COSTA MESA, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1640/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our program is centered on the belief that the first few years of a child’s life are critical for their developmental foundation and socialization. We believe that by providing a home-like environment that is safe, comfortable, and loving, a child’s creativity will be nurtured. The philosophy of this Center is a holistic...

Care Member says "They are so sweet with our children! They also have good structure, safety measures, and lessons. The kids have so much fun and get a lot out of their...

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Harbor Trinity Preschool

1230 Baker St Costa Mesa, CA

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
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 activities include: Letter & Number...
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Page Academy

657 Victoria Street Costa Mesa, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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, goals, and experiences. We...
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Giant Step Learning Center is an early care and education facility in Costa Mesa, California that aims to help children achieve their fullest by providing them with an inclusive curriculum and plenty of hands-on learning experiences. The company handles children between the ages of 2 to 6 years old, and their programs are...
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Happy Kid's Daycare

2212 Delaware St Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
Happy Kid's Daycare is a small daycare that is located at 2212 Delaware St Huntington Beach, CA 92648. I have 4 years of experience working with children. I build an excellent curriculum that promotes active learning and creative thinking. I do fun educational activities such as, math, science, arts, crafts, and more. We have...

Mary G. says "Mervat is extremely caring and hands on with my son! he loves going to daycare and you can tell she is really passionate about working with children. I feel...

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KELLIE'S ACADEMY FOR KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

5702 CLARK DRIVE HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
For over 40 years we've been proudly providing exceptional child care for infants, preschoolers and school-age children. We offer full and and part time, three to five days per week, full days for infants and two to five days per week and half days for preschool children. Our program is built on a foundation of safety, trust,...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about this child care program! Both of my kids absolutely love it, and I’ve been so impressed with the level of care and...

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A To Z Home Daycare

4056 Williwaw Dr Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
My philosophy as a teacher and a caregiver is to provide a safe, loving, and educational environment. I believe that the first five years are essential in a child's life. LEARNING: I will foster a learning environment by providing: - learning through sensory and educational toys - educational activities and...

Care Member says "Our family feels so lucky to have Rene as our kids’ caregiver. She is caring, loving, and truly amazing at what she does. Our kids adore her and look...

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Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista Irvine, CA

4.6(17)

State license verified

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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6010 - Tutor Time of Santa Ana

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

5.0(1)

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....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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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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6019 - Tutor Time of Irvine

12860 CENTRAL PARK AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

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....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
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...

Shawn Y. says "5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality delicious food...

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6020 - Tutor Time of Newport Beach

1550 N BRISTOL ST NEWPORT BEACH, CA

5.0(1)

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....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

1091 BRYAN AVE TUSTIN, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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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...

Joanna G. says "They provided a great foundation both socially and academically for our daughter."

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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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Tutor Time

1550 Bristol St N Newport Beach, CA

3.0(2)

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....

Alicia L. says "My son was at Tutor Time from 10 months to 19 months. He had a wonderful time. The monthly fee included diapers, wipes and lunch. The facility is large...

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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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Catalina's Child Daycare

2501 N. Poplar St. Santa Ana, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

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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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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