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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
Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa
5.0
The BEST Daycare in Orange County!!
Lisa's Daycare is the most loving, welcoming, incredible daycare I have ever taken my kid to. She does crafts with the kids everyday and I have a box at home of all of the wonderful school projects she has done with them. She takes them swimming during the summer...
- Camberlyn M
Millie's Daycare
5.0
I am so happy Millie has re instated her daycare license. I met Millie 27 yrs ago when my oldest kids where little. My youngest girls are now loving going to Millie's. She is warm and caring and always happy..
- Melissa R
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
Mind Builder At The Hills
5.0
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 she started at Mind Builder when she was one. My youngest is 8 months old and he is currently enrolled. Dia and Elsie are quite the duo. They...
- Angela J
Preschools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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,...
Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
30722 El Portal, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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,...
Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
30722 El Portal, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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,...
Premier Montessori school serving South Orange County California. Ages 18 months to 14.
We offer the following programs:
*Part-time Preschool (2 to 5 years of age)
*Mommy & Me Programs
*Open Gym
*Birthday Parties
*Mom's Day Out
*Parent's Night Out
*Playdates
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
"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...
Alexandra G
4.8
(20)
I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 15 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...
5.0
"Lisa is incredible! I have had her watch both of my children from 3 month on (my son is now 5 and my daughter is now 3) and I feel so blessed to have found Lisa. There is no one outside of my family that I would feel comfortable watching my children, and I feel...
Rebecca F
5.0
(10)
Millie's daycare is proud to offer the highest quality care with a safe, nurturing learning environment where your child will get the attention, care and love that he/she needs and deserves.
As we know that 90% of a child's brain development happens before age 5, in this period of incredible...
5.0
"Amazing Daycare. Great program and nurturing environment!"
Sarah M
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
(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
"Dia and her staff are fantastic. My two year old daughter always loves going to daycare. They do great activities with the kids, hold fun events for holidays and birthdays, and help my daughter to continue her growth and learning. We know the kids here are safe,...
Brandon M
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
"Ms.Nouf has been awesome with my little Oliver. She was watching him since he was 6months old and he took to her fairly quickly. With her help he was able to learn so much making him want to keep learning."
Channa T
5.0
(4)
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...
5.0
"I started sending my son to May's day care when he was only 5 months old and I have no hesitation saying that May took care of him very well. Like all moms when I was looking day care for my child, I was very concerned and wanted to send him to a place where he...
Saima
5.0
(5)
Open doors and arms to those from the Children's Home Society of California!
Open in Lake Forest since 2005, I have provided government licensed childcare for families with newborns to 4-5 years old. I love all of my children and believe it is important that they all are receive my full attention...
5.0
"We absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures throughout the day), helps with meals, has fun activities planned for Everett and the rest of her kids, and she loves and takes care...
Jennifer 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
4.8
(25)
Welcome to Normandale Heights 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,...
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful Daycare. Highly recommend going to the daycare if you're looking for someone to take care of your little one well and teach them amazing things."
Cody
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
"Shahnaz is the kindest woman that I have ever seen, she loves kids like her own kids. Her daycare is like a private, calm and enjoyable environment for kids.
Thank you Shahnaz for taking care of kids."
Afsaneh
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,
This letter is in reference to Liz Gill. She has been our children's
preschool teacher/daycare provider since the fall of 2002 to the summer of 2006.. We were referred
to her from our previous daycare provider. We are extremely thankful...
Ron B
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
"I have a six year old boy that I entrust Mary for "on call" babysitting, occational night-time watching and longer termed afterschool and for school vacations. My son is always well-fed, stimulated and happy, as are the other children she cares for. I have, and...
Melissa H
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
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
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.