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Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills
5.0
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 clear the moment you walk in the door. She engages them with arts and crafts, holiday activities and curriculum based on their ages and...
- Alexandra G
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
Anamarie's Daycare
5.0
Anamarie has been such a delight to work with and provides exceptional care for our son. She has been very helpful and flexible while I was transitioning back to work. Her structured days allow the children to feel secure in routines and schedules. She provides very delicious and nutritious meals...
- Angel C
Bright Childcare
5.0
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 daycare closed, and honestly it was the best thing that could have happened to us. She provides a warm, loving, and supportive environment that our...
- Stephanie L
Lulu's Fun House
5.0
Ms. Nouf has watched my little guy since he turned one. I visited a lot of in-home daycares and hers was by far the best. I wanted somewhere where he wouldn't watch TV all day, that was clean, and with someone who I felt truly cared about the kids. Lulu's Fun House fit the bill perfectly. Ms. Nouf...
- Kristyn
Preschools in Lake Forest, 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...
5.0
"We love Mrs Patty and her family home daycare. Mrs Patty's is located in a safe and clean environment. She follows a school curriculum for the older group of kids that has helped our oldest child excel across all subjects. They engage in lots of art time and learn...
Nathan A
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 It May Concern:
Before we began our search for a preschool program for our son, we sat down
and talked about what we wanted the program to include and what we wanted in
an instructor. We knew we wanted a structured program with activities that
included...
Laurie G
5.0
(7)
Anamarie's Family Daycare, is a safe place where your child will develop to be strong, healthy and successful, with strong mind, strong moral and family values.
That's what we offer at Anamarie's Family Day Care, a place where child safety and positive environment are carefully monitored everyday....
5.0
"Dropping off my babygirl at just 9 weeks old, to go back to work, was very hard for my husband and I. But I really dont think the transition could have gone any smoother! I could not ask for a more loving and caring person to take care of our princess! Also the way...
Allison D
5.0
(23)
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...
5.0
"I recently moved out of state with my family, so my kids (ages 2 and 3) are no longer in Mariam's care, and we miss her terribly. Mariam and her husband have taken care of my son and daughter since they were both about 4 months old, until just last month when we...
Carol
Lulu's Fun House
30 Montecilo, Foothill Ranch, CA
5.0
(9)
-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...
5.0
"Lulus fun house is absolutely amazing. We live in Laguna Niguel/Dana point boarder and drive to foothill just to attend this daycare. My daughter who is extremely antisocial and doesn't like many people acclimated very fast here thanks to noufy taking her time and...
Christina H
5.0
(4)
There is no greater feeling than watching a child learn, laugh and grow. It gives me life and fills me with hope knowing that we can raise confident, competent, contributing members of society.
As mother of three, and aunt to 8, i have decades of experience raising happy , healthy, well-adjusted...
5.0
"I can't say how thankful we are for having our son with happy Home Daycare.
Shahnaz is so caring, and I'm feeling so comfortable when I'm at work, and I don't have to worry about my son since he is really in the right hands. The threat my son like a close family...
Forough F
5.0
(11)
** Enrollments opening January 2024 **
TOURS AVAILABLE THIS NOVEMBER to reserve January spots.
-Email to schedule - c4ktustin@gmail.com
At Care for K.I.D.S. your child will learn, play, socialize, discover, create, build, engineer, imagine, wonder, and enjoy childhood.
His or Her critical...
5.0
"We're so lucky we found Care For KIDS. My kid started when she couldn't walk well, now she is running around in their awesome backyard playground. Mrs. Mayra truly makes it convenient for all parents as it's all inclusive. We don't have to worry about bringing in...
Sohee
5.0
(14)
Hi my name is Tina and I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching kids for over 8 years. I have been licensed for over 4 years. I have full time/part time openings. My hours are M-F 7am-6pm. My home is a safe loving environment where children can learn and grow through...
5.0
"Both my kids go to here and Tina is the best. Her daycare is clean, up to date, and best of all she is great with the kids. They have tons of activities they do and also special days such as Halloween, Easter, and Christmas parties!! I wouldn't leave my kids...
Tony W
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 other more costly options that failed to give the warmth we were looking for. Kiddieland made me feel at peace,...
Julia P
5.0
(1)
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
4.6
(12)
Hi, my name is Mary Legere;
I am a license daycare provider, License # 304300386.
Located In Mission Viejo Off Marguerite Pkway, between Oso Pkway and Crown Valley.
Open Monday-Friday
Flexible Hours Full-Time: $250.00 a Week.
BabySitting Available for Day Care Families Only $15.00...
5.0
"We love Mary! My daughter has been in her Daycare since she was 6 months old(now 3 years), and she is the BEST Daycare provider there is! She's like family to us now, and my favorite part about her is that she cares for the children like her own. The only reason...
Jennifer C
Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool
7525 Santiago Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA
Starting at $800/mo
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 kids here for their summer program and their daycare and after school care as well. Small quiet group of kids."
Katherine B
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....
5.0
"My husband and I are so relieved to have found Mind Builder at the Hills. Dia is just wonderful with our 14 month old son, Max. Before when we dropped him off to other corporate daycares he would start to cry and grab on to us as we passed him over to the care...
Amanda B
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
4.2
(5)
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...
5.0
"We love OC Playschool! Our son, now in kindergarten, started attending when he was about 2.5. Prior to Playschool, he was in a daycare center. After we made the switch to Playschool, we immediately noticed a difference in his behavior! He learned how to better...
Holly G
Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch
26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA
Costimate: $200/wk
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 immersion, so we took advantage of that program. But before we switched, we were extremely happy at this school,...
Rebecca G
Happy corner is a home large licensed facility, in great location in Tustin, now enrolling kids ages 1 to 12, director/teacher have over 12 years of experience from Tustin unified school dist, orange county head start, CDC child development, clean and roomy facility and great prices, if you mention...
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...
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, in a welcoming, neighborhood community
At LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you become...
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.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Lake Forest, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Lake Forest, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Lake Forest, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Lake Forest, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.