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Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

5.0

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 started doing some research on the value of bilingualism, and I realized: I have a small window of time here when my kids are young. Why should I not...

- Rebecca G

Orange Kids

5.0

This is a great little daycare! I am really impressed with their staff. All three of them that I met are friendly, knowledgable and responsible with biggest hearts. The thing I am most impressed with, is their menu. These kids eat like kings! Everything is made in-house, fresh, organic, daily, by...

- Teresa N

Playfuldays Childcare

5.0

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 flourished at Playful Days. She learns shapes, letters, numbers, colors, spanish and plays with her friends all day long. Katrina has worked to...

- Kelly C

Preschools in Ladera Ranch, CA

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia, Laguna Hills, CA

Costimate: $293/wk

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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 started doing some research on the value of bilingualism, and I realized: I have a small window of time here when...

Rebecca G


Orange Kids

Orange Kids

117 Treehouse, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $339/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"This is a great little daycare! I am really impressed with their staff. All three of them that I met are friendly, knowledgable and responsible with biggest hearts. The thing I am most impressed with, is their menu. These kids eat like kings! Everything is made...

Teresa N


Playfuldays Childcare

Playfuldays Childcare

25 Ericson Way, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(9)

* 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...
5.0
"To whom this may concern, My husband and I both work outside of the home, and wanting our children to have a small, intimate child care setting, we chose to look for an in-home provider with the help of county resources. After interviewing several possible...

Tom K


Pillars Academy

Pillars Academy

23581 Madero STE 104, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $269/wk

Our Infant Program started in 2018 and is NAEYC Accredited. Our school's philosophy is based on the "Developmental Approach:" teaching skills appropriate for the developmental age of each individual child.

Childtime of Laguna Niguel, CA

Childtime of Laguna Niguel, CA

24590 La Plata Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA

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...

Butterfly Playschool

24172 McCoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

Costimate: $268/wk

Butterfly Playschool provides a nurturing play-based environment. We implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum that allows children to explore and appreciate the joy of learning. We pay attention to the smallest details.

Babysitters INC.

., Laguna Hills, CA

Costimate: $293/wk

Hello we are Babysitters INC. We are all certified babysitters and have taken babysitter preparedness courses and CPR lessons. All of us are experienced in babysitting infants, toddlers, and primary school age children. We can all cook, clean and with homework while babysitting. We all enjoy...

Busy Bees Preschool

25151 Campo Rojo, Lake Forest, CA

Costimate: $268/wk

I will provide: -A clean & safe environment for your child -A nurturing learning environment with age appropriate toys & activities -A loving & comforting home like feeling -Structured Christ-like discipline & rewards system emphasizing love & compassion for everyone -Healthy & balanced snacks...

Dynamic Transported After-school Program

Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $312/wk

Our Transported After-school Program is a well-rounded program that serves most Irvine and Tustin schools for students in Training Kindergarten through 6th Grade. We pick your child up following their school dismissal time. We have 3 day (part-time) or 5 day (full-time) programs available. Our daily...

Bright Bubbles Academy, LLC

17 El Guiro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Starting at $285/wk

I am a licensed family child care home, whom implements a rich curriculum and learning environment for children Infants-10 years old. I am open Monday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm. I teach the core academic subjects to children daily. Rest assured, your children will not only be loved and cared for,...

Shining Stars Home Daycare

Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego, Mission Viejo, CA

Starting at $280/wk

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...

Huston Therapy

Huston Therapy

7545 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $304/wk

Hello Irvine Families. My name is Monica Huston and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist providing brief child care in the format of 1-hour individual counseling sessions. I was a nanny for 7 years and a day-care center employee for 2 years. Two master degrees later and within both child-care and...

Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo

25521 Muirlands Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $269/wk

Every day your child's imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum-Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo empowers and celebrates all of it. Our Life Essentials learning approach and curriculum encourages children to explore and progress in their own way, and at their own pace. At Kiddie...

Wieczorek Family Daycare

Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $250/wk

Need childcare options for the potential changes in schools next year? Family Daycare now open in Lake Forest License #304313705 -Near El Toro/Portola -Ages 0-12 years -Transportation, educational supervision, and before and after school care available for Lake Forest Elementary students...

Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

1968 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

Starting at $25/hr

Marinia Academy provides In-home Childcare to children with developmental delays, learning challenges, or disabilities. We also provide Reading Therapy, IEP Tutoring, and ABA Therapy. Our childcare team is trained to provide mentally stimulating learning activities, homework help, meal prep, and...

Melody Child Care

Melody Child Care

5031 Alcorn Ln, Irvine, CA

Starting at $425/wk

At Melody Child Care, our goal is to support your child's development with more personalized and family-oriented care. In our family child care home, we are able to communicate with parents on a more personal level to create custom care and share details about the development of each child. Our...

Powell Family Daycare

Powell Family Daycare

3 Hartford Court, Coto de Caza, CA

Costimate: $292/wk

Hello! Welcome to Powell Family Daycare! *Located in beautiful & family oriented, Coto De Caza. We have openings for children, 15 months and older. *17 years of Childcare experience. *Certified in CPR & Pediatric First Aid. *Hours of operation are M-F, 7am-5pm. *Meals & Snacks...

Azimeh's Family Daycare

Azimeh's Family Daycare

24142 La Pala Ln, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $306/wk

Welcome to Azimeh's Family Home Daycare. We have successfully cared for children for the past 19 years and counting. Our focus is to love and nurture your child while getting them school-ready in a fun and safe environment. We offer a wide range of activities for kids of all ages including but not...

Kid Care Brookie's Mom

Kid Care Brookie's Mom

741 Marlin Dr, Laguna Beach, CA

Costimate: $336/wk

At my child care has been a joyful experience since 1984. Our licensed preschool offers pre-writing, reading and math skills, a language literature program, creative arts, age-appropriate cooking class, gymnastics and movement experience. We provide delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for...

Aldana's Daycare

Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St, Lake Forest, CA

Costimate: $253/wk

Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and special occasions Saturdays and Sundays. English and Spanish. Ages 0 to 10 years old. Superior care with love and patience. Educational activities that include ABC's, 123's, math, story time, music, dance, free play out/inside and much more. Potty...

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