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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

Normandale Family Childcare

My son has been at this loving program for the last year and has grown and developed so much!! The teachers and care givers provide a...

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4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with...

- Kayla S.

Kiddos Daycare

Aleyda genuinely enjoys caring for children. She will spend quality time with them, teach them, and ensure they’re enjoying themselves. At...

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Normandale Family Childcare

SUMMIT LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Normandale 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, writing, music, arts, crafts, and sensory...

Care Member says "My son has been at this loving program for the last year and has grown and developed so much!! The teachers and care givers provide a nurturing and...

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4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

16498 ROYAL OAK IRVINE, CA

3.0(2)

State license verified

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Kiddos Daycare

2 CALLE RANCHERA # 2 RCHO STA MARG, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Hey families, my name is Aleyda. I have over 20 years of experience in providing home daycare services. I am licensed in CA with an associates degree in administration and training in pediatric CPR/First Aid. At Kiddos Daycare, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where young kids can...

Care Member says "Aleyda genuinely enjoys caring for children. She will spend quality time with them, teach them, and ensure they’re enjoying themselves. At the end of...

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Ms. Ruby's Montessori

6 Mesquite IRVINE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

International
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 2 more
Ms. Ruby's Montessori a licensed In-Home daycare nestled in the safe city of Irvine, offering an open floor plan for our students. We have a full day program where students are exposed to learning their numbers, alphabets and reading. They have the freedom to explore, learn, and navigate their way through all the exciting...

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Ms. RUBY'S Montessori daycare. The environment is calm, nurturing, and thoughtfully designed to support...

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Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St. Lake Forest, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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 five years of wonderful...

Min says "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...

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MANDY’S DAYCARE

27754 Pinehurst MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(3)
International
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 3 more
Mandy’s Daycare is a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn, grow, and thrive. We provide high-quality childcare in a warm, family-centered setting that supports each child’s emotional, social, and developmental needs. Our program encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence through age-appropriate...

Care Member says "We cannot say enough wonderful things about Mandy and her daycare. From day one, it truly felt like we were dropping our daughter off with family rather...

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0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana

13881 N PROSPECT AVE TUSTIN, 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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Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Shining Stars provides child care services to working and busy parents in South Orange County. We are located in Barcelona North residential community in City of Mission Viejo. We are happily caring for the age groups of 3 months old infants to six year old school age kids. My 15 years of professional experience as a Pre...

Care Member says "We started bringing our son to Shining Stars when he was 3 months old (he's 2.5 now), I was a first time mom so was super nervous. Menik alleviated all...

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Orange Kids

117 Treehouse Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
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...

Care Member says "Roya is honestly the best. After enrolling our son, I was impressed with how quickly she bonded with him. Every time I dropped him off, he was happy to...

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Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista Irvine, CA

4.0(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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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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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LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

23421 MADERO MISSION VIEJO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1450/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
The Learning Experience has been serving the families of Saddleback and south Orange County for over 39 years. We provide a creative, nurturing environment with a developmental curriculum geared towards kindergarten readiness and personal social growth.

Jeniffer B. says "They offer so many great things! It's a very loving and stimulating environment! The staff is long term, friendly and committed. The class rooms are...

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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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Playfuldays Childcare

25 Ericson Way Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(9)
In-Home daycare
* We are conveniently located in Laguna Hills, just a few minutes to the I 5 and the 73. * My operating hours are 7:00AM to 5:30PM, Monday thru Friday. *Specially designed, indoor play/preschool room. * Beautiful park like setting, for outdoor play area. * Custom made patio room, for outdoor covered play. *My staff and I...

Kelly C. says "There aren't enough good things I can say about Katrina at Playful Days. We were first with Liz who then retired and Katrina took over. Our daughter has...

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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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Guidepost Montessori Alicia

25261 PASEO DE ALICIA LAGUNA HILLS, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From toilet independence as a toddler to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom children need to reach their...
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Illume Pursuits Preschool

3672 Bates St. Irvine, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 2 more
With over 20 years of education experience, Illume Pursuits Preschool's mission is to build and nurture children by designing academic and social learning experiences that inspire faith, hope, and love. Our Family Child Care Home is licensed (license #304311557) to provide a safe and exciting learning environment where children...
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Home Kids Academy

56 Essex Ln Irvine, CA

Our program is structured around daily life activities and regular Preschool curriculum that encourages the development of communication and cognitive skills. It includes: Spanish, English, Russian Math (numbers, shapes, etc.) Science Art Large and small motor skills Music and movement Letter recognition...
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum North Campus)

1 TECHNOLOGY DR BLDG A IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Montessori school offering programs from infancy through 8th grade. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most classrooms have direct access to the outdoors to allow a flow between indoor play and outdoor gardening, art, and other activities. Play...
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Valerie Ousley's Family Daycare/preschool

2705 Dayna Street Santa Ana, CA

Thank you for your interest in my childcare program! I believe that all children are special and unique. It is my goal to provide children with a safe environment that nurtures self-esteem and security. I provide a daycare program that promotes learning through hands on play and discovery. I encourage parents to discuss...
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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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