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Part-Time Daycares in Lake Forest, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed part-time daycares

Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

I feel so lucky to have found Busy lil bees daycare/preschool for my son, who is 2 yrs old. The transition to a new daycare for me was a bit...

- Megan T.

A To Z Home Daycare

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...

- Care member

Royale Family Day Care

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.

- Phepsi

Part-Time Daycares Near Lake Forest, CA

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Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

23892 Via Astorga Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(2)
Hello families ~ Busy Lil Bees preschool and daycare is a small licensed in-home daycare that offers a preschool program. The goal of Busy Lil Bees is to nurture the child's emotional, intellectual, social and physical development all in the comfort of a home setting. A little bit about myself: I am a mother of 3 great...

Megan T. says "I feel so lucky to have found Busy lil bees daycare/preschool for my son, who is 2 yrs old. The transition to a new daycare for me was a bit overwhelming...

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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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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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Temple Beth El South Orange County Infant Toddler & Early Childhood Center

2A LIBERTY ALISO VIEJO, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Academic
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
At our school, children thrive in a warm, nurturing, and secure environment with a spectacular teacher-to-student ratio and a full-time security guard on campus. We blend play-based learning with academic readiness, inspiring creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning. With hands-on activities, caring teachers, and...

Care Member says "As a grandparent it gives me great joy to see our grandchildren having great fun while learning. Not only are they learning their ABCs but they are...

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Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Los Alisos And Trabuco Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

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 Association and I am First...

Care Member says "We love Paige! My daughter started with Paige at 4 months old and is now almost 2.5. There’s not a day she doesn’t run happily into her arms at drop...

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Taylor's Daycare

30252 Pacific Island Dr Apt 158 Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Child care
Dragonfly Garden Family Childcare has 4 spots becoming available come March 2023. Three for children over 2 and one infant spot for a child under 2 years old. Daily Rate - $48 Full and Part Time Availability Tuition includes meals such as breakfast and lunch. Dragonfly Garden is a small family daycare run by a mother...

Stacey D. says "Taylor Bowen worked several years at Busy Bee Haven. During that time she assisted in supervising and being responsible for the well being of young...

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EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

1091 BRYAN AVE TUSTIN, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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

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

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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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MARJAN MOHEBBI

14801 SUMAC AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to our home family daycare nestled in Irvine, conveniently located near Highway 5. Our daycare boasts a bright and inviting classroom environment, perfect for our mixed-age group of children. With a low ratio of 1 to 6, each child receives personalized attention and care. As a large licensed daycare provider, we...

Care Member says "My son has been attending since he was 2 years old and is now 4. He's truly happy when he gets to school as he really enjoys his time here. He's taught...

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Ginger Jones

18 Columbine Dove Canyon, CA

5.0(3)
WELCOME! I own Rockinghorse Home Day Care which has been offering state licensed care to children 6 weeks to Pre-K in a small group environment. I believe: C...communication is essential; A...accomplishments in every stage of a child's life builds self-esteem; R...respect of each child's needs is necessary; E...encouraging...

Natalie D. says "Ginger cares for my second child and I wish I knew her for my first one. She gives excellent care and is so thorough with communication and updates. I...

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LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL

27111 ALISO CREEK RD STE 100 ALISO VIEJO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
We are a full-time preschool from 8:30am-6:00pm Little Big Preschool in Aliso Viejo in Orange County, CA seeks to provide affordable and quality childcare for children between the ages of 2-6. We are a school that cares about children’s physical, cognitive, and social emotional development. The teachers of this program strive...

Care Member says "Little big preschool has been such a transformative experience for our daughter. She has grown intellectually and emotionally. She looks forward to...

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Care 4 Kids Tustin

2684 BRAND DR TUSTIN, CA

5.0(15)

State license verified

starting at
$1670/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
At Care for K.I.D.S. you will have piece of mind while your child is in our care. Your little one will learn, play, socialize, discover, create, build, engineer, imagine, wonder, and enjoy their time spent here. His or Her critical thinking, problem solving, sensory and motor skills will be challenged on a daily basis...

Care Member says "There are very few daycares as special as Care 4 Kids Tustin. My son, who can be incredibly anxious around new people warmed up to Mayra almost...

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Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool

7525 Santiago Canyon Rd Silverado, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 adventure. Our educational...

Katherine B. says "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...

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Kids Corner

24431 Cielo Laguna Niguel, CA

Hello, My name is Shima. I am a mother of two and as a daycare provider my goal is to continue the parents role of caregiver, nurture and teacher. I welcome you to my home and l will work with you as a team to plan and provide for your child a safe, fun, energetic exercises, outdoor playtime, cheerful, wholesome lessons....
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Precious Ones Daycare

27231 Galvez Ln. Mission Viejo, CA

I welcome you to stop by and take a tour of the daycare and see how we are rated with 5 STARS on Yelp! My goal is to provide the best care for your child and make you, the parent, as comfortable as possible about the environment your child will be in. I have many years of experience working with kids, and absolutely love what I...
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Ana's Home Daycare

110 Confederation Way Irvine, CA

Hello, my name is Ana. I am an experienced child care provider, located in West Irvine. I provide a warm, loving and nurturing home like setting environment. My daily focus is the well-being of your child and offering a clean and safe environment. My assistant has three years of experience working with kids. She's funny and...
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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

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 educated with CPR...
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Aveesa Daycare

44 Hollowglen Irvine, CA

Aveesa Small Family Home Daycare/Childcare (Irvine) * Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. * We also take care of your kids after hours and on special occasions with advance notice. Reasonable rates. * Accepting infants 0-24 months Full time and part time * Drop-off and pick-up...
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K For Kids Daycare

25882 Triton Court Mission Viejo, CA

Updated January 2023 I have one immediate opening for a full time infant. I will have one opening June 1 for a full time infant. Please note that I am an INFANTS ONLY provider and I only take full time children under the age of 2. Hi! I've been a licensed daycare provider for over 34 years in Mission Viejo. I...
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6597 - Tutor Time of Laguna Niguel

24291 AVILA RD LAGUNA NIGUEL, 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....

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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FAQs for finding part-time daycares near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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