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Happy Feet Home Daycare
5.0
Happy Feet Home Daycare is a gem that I was so lucky to find. Mrs Beauty is just an awesome daycare provider/teacher. She truly cares about the kids and does activities with them all the time. Arts and craft get sent home all the time with my little one. She does circle time and really works with...
- Sara W
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
Normandale Family Childcare
5.0
Hello. My name is Nikki and I was a first time mom putting my daughter, Aurora, in an daycare. I put her in at 14 months. I chose in home because facilities were out of my budget and I felt a natural loving energy in this home daycare. I saw the reviews and visited the daycare & was shocked at how...
- Nikki R
Brandi's Busy Bees
5.0
I absolutely loved bringing my baby girl to Ms. Brandy. She's very attentive to the children and communicated with me in a timely manner. She will also send you pictures of your kiddo if you ask or sometimes she would randomly send them. It was time for my daughter to go to "big girl school" so we...
- Jessica H
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
Part-time daycares in Irvine, CA
My name is Marziah, I am operating in-home daycare in Irvine, I am licensed,I have over 12 years of of experience with kids ages from 6 month to 5 years, my hours here at my daycare are from 6 AM to 6 pm.
Rainbow Rising Alderwood is a child development center located at 2005 Knollcrest, Irvine, California. The center offers before and after-school onsite daycare at Alderwood Elementary School and full day daycare services during winter, spring and summer breaks. The center provides fun, learning...
Bright Bunny is a happy and healthy environment for the kids, where they can learn, play, and grow to their best potential.
5.0
(4)
Opened June, 2017.
A nurturing home daycare/preschool, incorporating the Montessori Method of teaching. Experienced former preschool teacher of 14 years.
I provide healthy home meals that include breakfast, lunch, and two snacks.
My program offers math, art, music and movement, circle and story...
5.0
"Happy Feet Home Daycare is a gem that I was so lucky to find. Mrs Beauty is just an awesome daycare provider/teacher. She truly cares about the kids and does activities with them all the time. Arts and craft get sent home all the time with my little one. She does...
Sara W
5.0
(5)
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
"For the last 15+ years, Liz has taken care of all 4 of my nephew and nieces and recently both my children. She has played a critical role with the development and successful transition of our oldest into Kindergarten. This hasn't been a typical daycare. She has a...
Arlene H
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
"I was so happy when I heard the news that Ms. Mina was opening up her own day care. She is genuinely caring and such a wonderful person inside and out. She made my husband and I feel at ease knowing that we were leaving our precious twins in her care. She would...
Hidy C
5.0
(2)
WELCOME TO OUR HIVE!
Here at Brandi's Busy Bees each child is an individual and will be treated and respected as such. We're known to provide families with a safe, clean and wholesome environment where children learn basic skills and more while having an enjoyable experience for a reasonable cost....
5.0
"I absolutely loved bringing my baby girl to Ms. Brandy. She's very attentive to the children and communicated with me in a timely manner. She will also send you pictures of your kiddo if you ask or sometimes she would randomly send them. It was time for my daughter...
Jessica H
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
"Just dropped off our 13 month old for his first day of daycare and--as first time parents--we couldn't be more at ease to have him in Ms. May's care. The process of finding the right daycare has been a long one, but we were immediately impressed with Ms. May. She...
Nancy S
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
"What an awesome Daycare with an amazing teacher. Cheryl and Toyland Heaven have been the best thing to happen to my little one and I. As a single mom, I was so nervous to drop him off at a stranger's place for 8 hours, especially after being home with me for the...
Jennifer
5.0
(2)
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...
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
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 is incredible! I have had her watch both of my children from 3 month on (my son is now 5 and my daughter is now 3) and I feel so blessed to have found Lisa. There is no one outside of my family that I would feel comfortable watching my children, and I feel...
Rebecca F
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
"Lulus fun house is absolutely amazing. We live in Laguna Niguel/Dana point boarder and drive to foothill just to attend this daycare. My daughter who is extremely antisocial and doesn't like many people acclimated very fast here thanks to noufy taking her time and...
Christina H
5.0
(1)
My name is Paloma and I am a mother of two beautiful boys: a 3-year-old and a 4-month old. I have a Bachelor in Arts; a career of 13 years as Director of Graphic Design for nationally-known fashion companies; I played collegiate Volleyball; I am bi-lingual (Spanish) from South American descent; I am...
5.0
"Highly recommended! Paloma provided me with her services in 2019 in the care of my twin girls. She provided such loving care and was quick to provide text and video updates throughout the day. If you are looking for someone to care for your littles, rest assured...
Crystal
5.0
(3)
I am a certified Montessori Teacher, and I hold a Certificate in Early Childhood Education along with a BA in Early Childhood Education. I am certified in First Aid, CPR and also certified in the Immunization Assistance Program.
I have been in the educational field for over 15 years.7 years as...
5.0
"Kids of Orange Preschool has been the perfect fit for my family. It is a loving and nurturing environment that my son loves. I especially appreciate the many fun activities that are integrated into the learning process.
You cannot find a more caring and...
Kristen M
5.0
(5)
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...
5.0
"Alot of care goes into Catalina's daycare. The children she watches are her #1 priority. Love how she involves age appropriate activities and learning lessons for the kids. Safe and clen environment. Would absolutely recommend her child care services!"
Nancy A
Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool
7525 Santiago Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA
Starting at $800/mo
5.0
(1)
The Silverado Children Center is dedicated to providing environmentally centered child-care, focused on each child's individual needs and learning/developmental style. We are dedicated to hands-on learning by working in an outdoor environment with plants and animals, while integrating teamwork and...
5.0
"Kids need to be outside. This is a great place for kids to connect with nature and be around animals too. Love this place! I would definitely send my kids here for their summer program and their daycare and after school care as well. Small quiet group of kids."
Katherine B
5.0
(2)
I am a certified Montessori Teacher, and I hold a Certificate in Early Childhood Education along with a BA in Early Childhood Education. I am certified in First Aid,CPR and also certified in the Immunization Assistance Program.
I have been in the educational field for over 15 years.7 years as a...
5.0
"I highly recommend Kids of Orange Preschool! My son needed a bit of special attention and guidance and after a couple bad experiences, I had completely lost trust in local preschools until I came across Mrs. Miranda. Mrs. Miranda jumped right in and worked with my...
Elise W
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
"I do not know how to express how amazing Care for KIDS is... but every morning when I bring my daughter to Mrs. Mayra and ring that doorbell my daughter is SO excited to be there! In addition to both the amazing and educational activities that are planned, the Care...
Alexandra B
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 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...
Heather H
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FAQs for finding part-time daycares near you in Irvine, CA
How much does part-time daycare cost near me in Irvine, 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.
How can I find the right part-time daycare for my child near me in Irvine, CA?
Deciding on a part-time daycare near you in Irvine, 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.
What services do part-time daycares offer near me in Irvine, CA?
Part-time daycare services near you in Irvine, 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.
What should I look for in a part-time daycare near me in Irvine, CA?
When looking for part-time daycare near you in Irvine, 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.
What are the benefits of part-time daycare near me in Irvine, CA?
Part-time daycare can near you in Irvine, 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.
Ratings for Irvine, CA part-time daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Part-Time Daycares in Irvine, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 93 reviews of the 60 listed part-time daycares.