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CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found Christ Community Preschool for our oldest son. After a Google search for preschools near...

- Natalie F.

Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate School! My child has been going here about two years now....

- Perry E.

Bright Childcare

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...

- Stephanie L.

Top Preschools Near Rancho Santa Margarita

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6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

30722 Richard Reese Way RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

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,...
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Kiddos Daycare

2 Calle Ranchera RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

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...
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Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores

28672 Deerpath, Rancho Santa Margarita RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to 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...
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Squirrely Daycare

11 Calle Albarda Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

My Philosophy is I believe children should have fun! After all, even the experts agree that preschool age children learn most through play. Imaginative Play, music and movement, Outside Play, Science Experiments, Arts n Crafts, etc. Hours are 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. I have drop-in, half day contracts, and full-time contracts! Parents...
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Debbie's Daycare

34 San Mateo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

At Debbie's Daycare we are committed to your child's future. We provide your child with great learning experiences through our preschool and prekindergarten programs. There is a lot of one on one help at our preschool and prekindergarten classes. We have a fully qualified early childhood education teacher. Children are making...
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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, confident kids, who are socially,...
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Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

30722 El Portal Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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,...
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Esther's Child Care

20 La Flauta Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Former preschool teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children. I offer a safe & nurturing home environment to give your child quality care and to meet their every need. My home is in Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM), across from an elementary school. Conveniently located near Mission Viejo, and not far from...
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Rancho Viejo School

29782 Avenida De Las Banderas Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Premier Montessori school serving South Orange County California. Ages 18 months to 14.
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The Kid's Gym

29821 Aventura Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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
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CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

25382 MACKENZIE STREET LAGUNA HILLS, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1255/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
We are a non-profit, faith based preschool serving families in South Orange County. We believe each child is a gift from God. Children are individuals with spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs that need to be met with developmental and academic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. Christ...

Natalie F. says "My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found Christ Community Preschool for our oldest son. After a Google search for preschools near our house,...

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Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 Parkridge LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1390/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Welcome to our Montessori-Reggio inspired preschool, a nurturing and innovative educational environment located in the heart of Lake Forest, CA. Our preschool operates from a beautifully designed home, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of our young learners. At our preschool, we blend the Montessori method with Reggio...

Perry E. says "I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate School! My child has been going here about two years now. She loves Ms....

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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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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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Kiddieland Preschool

27101 Aliso Creek Road #154 Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
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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Normandale Family Childcare

Summit  LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(8)

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 "We’ve been sending our daughter to Normandale Family Childcare since she was 6 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she’s received. From...

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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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Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0(4)
Bright Beginner is a private, in home preschool where children feel nurtured, loved, and safe. We provide quality "in home" childcare and preschool learning experiences with a licensed and certified prekindergarten teacher designed to stimulate your child's growth and development. Our personalized attention to your child,...

Lucille says "My grandson loves Ms B and her program. He has learned so much and he gets so excited to show me all his work when I pick him up. He truly loves her...

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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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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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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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