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We have 60 preschools in Ladera Ranch, CA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Larissa Family Child Care

We only have great things to say about Larissa and Julio and Ladera Ranch daycare. Our daughter attended from 7 months to 3 years and loved...

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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...

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Kiddieland Preschool

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...

- Julia P.

Top Preschools Near Ladera Ranch

Poppy Community Preschool

26 Wood Barn Ladera Ranch, CA

Mission Statement: Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Poppy Community Preschool partners with children, families, and the Ladera Ranch and surrounding communities to provide an inquiry-based education for young learners. Teachers and children co-construct their learning experience through observation, purposeful...

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Larissa Family Child Care

15 Sklar St Ladera Ranch, CA

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

In-Home daycare

Child care

Thanks for visiting! We hope you can find everything you need. Larissa Tobar Family Child Care is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations and the child needs. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with...

Care Member says "We only have great things to say about Larissa and Julio and Ladera Ranch daycare. Our daughter attended from 7 months to 3 years and loved it. She has...

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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 24years, 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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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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Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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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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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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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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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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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Abc Daycare

14 Lilac Irvine, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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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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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Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive Laguna Niguel, CA

4.7(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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Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

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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Leeanne's Littles

26255 Las Flores Unit A Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

Leeanne's Littles is a State Licensed Daycare with a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide open areas for play, both inside and out, stations for art, music, and pretend play. Our main goal is to ensure every child feels comfortable while under our care. We want to help them develop socially, as well as emotionally, and...

Emily L. says "My son loves his time here, and I love that I don't have to worry about him when I'm gone! She treats him as if he were one of her own kids."

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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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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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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)

State license verified

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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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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Ladera Ranch, CA

In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?

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

What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?

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

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When looking for a preschool near you in Ladera 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 Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, CA

Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Ladera Ranch, CA

Larissa Family Child Care

Gonzales Family Childcare

Kiddieland Preschool

Top Preschools Near Ladera Ranch

Poppy Community Preschool

Larissa Family Child Care

Gonzales Family Childcare

Kiddieland Preschool

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Shining Stars Home Daycare

Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

Bright Childcare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

Abc Daycare

Love And Care Daycare

Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

Mind Builder At The Hills

Leeanne's Littles

Orange Kids

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

Playfuldays Childcare

Pari's Daycare

Sunrise Children's Center

OC Playschool

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Ladera Ranch, CA

In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?

What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?

How can I find a preschool near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?

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