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Preschools in Dana Point, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Nobis Preschool - Dana Point

The teachers are really great with the kids. The program is great in getting the kids to interact with each other. They are always very...

- Aria D.

0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

Gonzales Family Childcare

Choosing Miss Natalie was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. We have been with her for the past 4 years and its...

- Care member

Top Preschools Near Dana Point

Nobis Preschool - Dana Point

26153 VICTORIA BLVD DANA POINT, CA

4.0(2)

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...

Aria D. says "The teachers are really great with the kids. The program is great in getting the kids to interact with each other. They are always very accommodating to the...

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DANA POINT MONTESSORI

33501 DEL OBISPO ST DANA POINT, CA

State license verified

starting at: $1200/mo

Academic

Cooperative

Outdoor/nature

Developmental (play-based)

Montessori

+ 2 more

Welcome to Dana Point Montessori Preschool. We are a private school serving South Orange County for over 15 years and as of March 2019 are under new ownership. Schedule a tour and come see our classroom and playground plans & improvements! Our school is located only 5 minutes from the beach and 3 minutes from the 5...

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St. Edward the Confessor Parish Preschool

33866 Calle La Primavera Dana Point, CA

Preschool

Kindergarten

Child care

Saint Edward the Confessor Parish Preschool provides quality early childhood Catholic education in Dana Point, California. The school offers a developmental preschool program that allows children to learn, grow and develop social and emotional skills. Highly qualified staff guide and encourage children to develop...

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Dana Montessori Preschool

34052 Violet Lantern St Dana Point, CA

Preschool

Child care

The Dana Montessori Preschool offers childcare for two to five year old children in Dana Point, California. Their facilities provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. Dana Montessori Preschool is open...

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Monarch Bay Montessori Academy

32920 Pacific Coast Hwy Dana Point, CA

Preschool

Kindergarten

Child care

Located in Dana Point, California, Monarch Bay Montessori Academy is a learning facility that provides early childhood education since 2003. It accepts children ages two and a half up to twelve years old. The Academy offers both full-time and part-time programs to meet the needs of different families. Additionally, it offers...

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South Shores Kids

32712 Crown Valley Pkwy Dana Point, CA

Preschool

South Shores Kids is an educational facility of the South Shores Church located in Dana Point, California. It was established to provide quality Christian education for the children living in the surrounding communities. It offers early childhood education program, which is designed to meet the children's needs in an environment...

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0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel

24590 LA PLATA DR LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Gonzales Family Childcare

2958 Calle Frontera San Clemente, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

I'm a licensed daycare provider. I provide full-time care. I provide all meals and snacks. I have infant/ toddler child development background. I'm highly experienced in providing excellent care for children. I have been licensed for 25 years , I have references if needed. I currently have space for infants through school age....

Care Member says "Choosing Miss Natalie was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. We have been with her for the past 4 years and its bittersweet to almost...

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Pari's Daycare

26240 Summerhill Ln Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(6)

QUALITY CARE: NOT MORE THAN 4 KIDS AT A TIME. HOURS: 6AM-6PM FULLTIME, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Dear Parents, My name is Pari and I am a Licensed child care provider. I am First-Aid and CPR certified. I have also been Live Scan fingerprinted and background checked. I speak fluent Farsi, Spanish and English. Children are my...

Kelly D. says "I met with several home daycare providers and toured so many larger daycare businesses before I found Pari. None of the others felt like the right fit for...

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Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(20)

State license verified

Happy Angels Haven, located in Laguna Hills, is just three blocks from 5 & 405 freeway, and just two easy turns to reach me on Alicia Parkway. Parents like a quick pick-up and drop-off, and so we work tirelessly to make everything as convenient as possible. We offer an inviting, fun-loving, caring, warm, home-like...

Care Member says "We are so lucky to have found a daycare as wonderful as Happy Angels Haven! Mrs. Alvi takes such good care of the kiddos, and gives them so much...

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CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

25382 MACKENZIE ST LAGUNA HILLS, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at: $1255/mo

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

Faith based

Preschool

We are a non-profit, faith based preschool serving families in South Orange County. We believe each child is a gift from God. Children are individuals with spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs that need to be met with developmental and academic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. Christ...

Natalie F. says "My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found Christ Community Preschool for our oldest son. After a Google search for preschools near our house,...

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Love And Care Daycare

24391 Avandia De La Carlota Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

Small Licensed Family Daycare in Laguna Hills, CA providing Full-Time, M-F, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Low Ratio and High Quality Care for Infants-Toddler (6 months - 3 years). What does my program offer? -High quality care and welcoming environment. -Small group to focus on individual child needs. -Daily routine based on the needs of...

Patty A. says "Ms Veronica is a very dependable, caring provider and preschool teacher. Family daycare has been part of her life, she grew up in it. Veronica has learn...

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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

Developmental (play-based)

Faith 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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Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

25521 MUIRLANDS BLVD MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool

Day Care

Child care

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(23)

State license verified

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will bring home daily activity...

Stephanie L. says "Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first...

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Kiddieland Preschool

27101 Aliso Creek Road #154 Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool

Child care

Kiddieland Preschool established in 1994 in Aliso Viejo operates Monday through Friday. We welcome children between the ages of 18 months through 6 years old. Our wonderful thematic program is exciting and fun for our children. We also have an extremely interactive circle time when our children are introduced to the pledge...

Julia P. says "They take children starting at 18 months. Our daughter started here so timid but Kristin took her in like her own. We toured many schools and even tried...

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Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive Laguna Niguel, CA

4.0(13)

State license verified

My background is in child development and psychology. I have my Teaching License and I have my daycare license through CA Department of Education, Sacramento. I have been in this business for more than 30years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado. After 15 years teaching as a preschool and...

Care Member says "We randomly came across Buzy Kidz in our daycare search and are so happy that we found it! Our daughter has been there for over a year now and she loves...

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M&t Family Child Care

13 Oakcliff Dr Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Hello and welcome to M&T Family Child Care in Laguna Niguel! My name is Pooneh, and I am a licensed provider (License #304314645) with certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Preventive Health (including child nutrition and lead exposure). With years of experience and a true passion for caring for children, I provide a safe,...

Care Member says "5 STARS for M&T!!! M&T watched our son from ~3 months old to ~2 years old. Highly, highly recommend. I always felt comfortable dropping my son off...

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAGUNA BEACH

340 ST. ANN'S DRIVE LAGUNA BEACH, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at: $1300/mo

Montessori

Preschool

Kindergarten

Day Care

Child care

For over 50 years, we’ve been proud to serve the Laguna Beach community with an authentic Montessori approach for children ages 2 to 6. Our mission is simple yet powerful: “A gifted program for every child.” Rooted in Montessori principles, our nurturing and thoughtfully prepared environment supports each child’s natural...

Care Member says "My daughter has attended Montessori for 3 years now and we have had the most wonderful experience. If I could use one word to describe Montessori, I...

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Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(4)

Patty's Home Preschool is licensed for 14 children. Over 25 years experience. Infant / Toddler / Preschool / Dedicated to provide quality care and encourage children the love for learning so they could excel in Kindergarten and beyond. Patty's Home Preschool is regulated by the "Child Care Division Community Care...

Alexanra G. says "My husband and I could not be happier with Ms. Patty and her family home daycare. The care, love and attention she shows to each one of the children is...

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In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Dana Point, CA?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Dana Point, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Dana Point, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Dana Point, CA?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Dana Point, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Dana Point, CA.

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When looking for a preschool near you in Dana Point, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Dana Point, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Dana Point, CA

Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Dana Point, CA

Nobis Preschool - Dana Point

0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel

Gonzales Family Childcare

Top Preschools Near Dana Point

Nobis Preschool - Dana Point

DANA POINT MONTESSORI

St. Edward the Confessor Parish Preschool

Dana Montessori Preschool

Monarch Bay Montessori Academy

South Shores Kids

0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel

Gonzales Family Childcare

Pari's Daycare

Happy Angels Haven

CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

Love And Care Daycare

LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL

Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

Bright Childcare

Kiddieland Preschool

Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

M&t Family Child Care

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAGUNA BEACH

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

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