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Preschools in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Lulu's Fun House

We started our son, B, at an in-home daycare. when he was just 5 months old, and we always felt confident that he was safe and happy with...

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Bright Beginner Preschool

My grandson loves Ms B and her program. He has learned so much and he gets so excited to show me all his work when I pick him up. He truly...

- Lucille

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

Excellent school. My two boys went here until recently, and we only switched because a new Guidepost sister school was opening up that...

- Rebecca G.

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Lulu's Fun House

30 Montecilo Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(12)
-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 making us your choice and...

Care Member says "We started our son, B, at an in-home daycare. when he was just 5 months old, and we always felt confident that he was safe and happy with Ms. N. She...

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Peace Tree Learning

15 Fairfield Foothill Ranch, CA

State licensed, home daycare in a loving, play-based environment! serving ages 6 months - 6 years My name is Maria and I am an experienced and qualified, Infant CPR trained preschool teacher. I love children and I am opening my home to provide a safe and fun learning experience. I love art and all things colorful so be...
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Little Things Early Preschool

1 Rue Monet Foothill Ranch, CA

At Little Things, we strive to create a engaging, meaningful and joyful environment inspired by Play-based learning. Our program is a place where children can learn through doing, invent through making, and solve problems by working together. We focus on Social and Emotional development, while introducing Spanish to our...
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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(4)
Bright Beginner is a private, in home preschool where children feel nurtured, loved, and safe. We provide quality "in home" childcare and preschool learning experiences with a licensed and certified prekindergarten teacher designed to stimulate your child's growth and development. Our personalized attention to your child,...

Lucille says "My grandson loves Ms B and her program. He has learned so much and he gets so excited to show me all his work when I pick him up. He truly loves her...

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Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Foothill Ranch location, your child will take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings and patios that allow for an indoor-outdoor classroom flow. Now enrolling for...

Rebecca G. says "Excellent school. My two boys went here until recently, and we only switched because a new Guidepost sister school was opening up that offered Spanish...

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Foothill Ranch KinderCare

26462 Towne Centre Foothill Ranch, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and...
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Abc Daycare

14 Lilac Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
Hello Neighbors, I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years. I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate. I've previously held a CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. We have...

Gloria T. says "My son loves this daycare. He looks forward to going everyday and is so excited to see Ms Kim. My son was an extremely picky eater but since attending...

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Fairyland Academy LLC

18 Los Abitos RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
International
+ 3 more
Welcome to Fairyland Academy LLC, a California Department of Social Services Licensed home daycare and a Kindergarten readiness program nestled in the heart of the close-knit community near lake Santa Margarita. We believe children thrive best in an environment that feels just like home. That’s why we’ve created a warm, loving,...

Care Member says "This day care is a very complete place. The facilities are spacious, clean and well lit. The caregivers are very loving and professional, there is...

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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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Happy Feet Home Daycare

539 Pageant Dr Orange, CA

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 time, baking, potty training,...

Sara W. says "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...

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Sunrise Children's Center

27371 Via Fineza Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(8)
Committed to providing an exciting educational program that nurtures the hearts and minds of young children. We recognize that learning is served through active participation, exploration,hands on activities and projects which help children develop feelings of confidence and purpose in themselves. Early childhood program for...

Lucy M says "Miss Sunny is amazing! She takes great pride in her work and dedicates her time and energy in educating our children. I have both my children attending...

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OC Playschool

Via Viento Mission Viejo, CA

4.2(5)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
The first five years of a child's life are the most crucial for the development of their mental, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills. Children learn about the world around them through play. When offered developmentally appropriate activities, opportunities for discovery and exploration are encouraged. It also...

Elizabeth R. says "My 3 year old son has been attending for about 6 weeks now and absolutely loves going. He asks every morning if it's time for school and can't wait to...

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Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(20)
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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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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Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd Lake Forest, CA

4.8(21)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 20 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 various activities such as reading,...

Care Member says "My daughter was 3 months old when Lisa began caring for her and she has been supportive, reassuring and an expert resource for the last 14 months-diaper...

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Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool

7525 Santiago Canyon Rd Silverado, CA

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
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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Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

5010 BARRANCA PKWY IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

For over 40 years, our pre-school has been offering the joy of Judaism with the warmth of family and community in a safe and loving environment. Our progressive child-centered curriculum offers individual attention, emotional and physical growth for each child. Our highly trained and experienced staff are dedicated to...

Jared & Ariella C. says "Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!"

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Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(5)
I am a passionate professional licensed LVN, experienced with pediatrics, who decided to take care of your children at my home to give them a comfortable and safe environment! Details are listed below. *Services offered for children ages 3 months old to 12 years old. *Preschool curriculum. *Nutritional food. *Open Monday to...

Angela J says "Where do I start? Mind Builder at Laguna Hills is absolutely amazing! All three of my children have gone to this home daycare. My oldest is 7 years old and...

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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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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural surroundings and patios that allow for...

Rebecca G. says "My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Foothill Ranch, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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