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Shelby's Day Care

5.0

Our 2 year old daughter started going to Shelby's in January 2018. She was previously in an in home daycare in Carlsbad. I struck gold with Shelby. She is absolutely wonderful! She is so attentive, affectionate and fun. My daughter fit right in and is loved! Shelby's home is clean, organized and...

- Jenna K.

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...

- Alexanra G.

Abc Daycare

5.0

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 this daycare, he eats almost everything! Love that this daycare also provides breakfast and lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks.

- Gloria T.

Normandale Family Childcare

5.0

We loved taking our daughter here!! The teachers are so loving and caring and our daughter felt so safe here. Although she was only enrolled for a short time because we relocated out of the area, our daughter learned so much and we really watched her blossom from her her speech and language from her...

- Care member

Bright Beginner Preschool

5.0

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 caring nature and I know my daughter and son in law are happy too.

- Lucille

Preschools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Shelby's Day Care

Shelby's Day Care

Melinda Heights Area, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0

(7)

Raising your children is truly a blessing. However, there are times when life can get hectic with work, running errands, or simply taking some alone time when you're not feeling well or want to escape for an evening out. Finding a qualified childcare provider that you can trust can be difficult and...
5.0
"We could not have been luckier than to have found Shelby! Our son was in her day care for 2 years and just left to start preschool. Picking someone to care for our baby was so scary, but I knew right away that Shelby would be great, and she surpassed all of my...

Kristen H.


6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

30722 Richard Reese Way, 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,...

Squirrely Daycare

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...

Debbie's Daycare

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...

Bright Bubbles Academy, LLC

Bright Bubbles Academy, LLC

17 El Guiro, 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,...

St. John's Episcopal School

St. John's Episcopal School

30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

St. John's, an independent Episcopal school in Rancho Santa Margarita, offers a dynamic educational program for children from eight weeks of age through 8th Grade. St. John's combines a rigorous academic environment with values of service and compassion. The science, technology, engineering, arts...

Vocal Power

Vocal Power

29 Paseo Primero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Vocal Power was founded by celebrity, Johnny Contardo, well-known for singing the hit song "Those Magic Changes" in the movie GREASE. He is also former lead singer of the band SHA NA NA. Johnny has been teaching voice for the past 25 years and is expanding his vocal school. He will assess...

Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

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,...

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...

Rancho Viejo School

29782 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Premier Montessori school serving South Orange County California. Ages 18 months to 14.

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

Outdoor Explorers

41 Via Tortuga, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

I provide an outdoor preschool environment with a small ratio for those who aren't ready to send their children to preschool.

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, 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.


Abc Daycare

Abc Daycare

14 Lilac, Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"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 this daycare, he eats almost everything! Love that this daycare also provides breakfast and lunch as well as...

Gloria T.


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit Vista, Lake Forest, CA

4.9

(30)

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
"We loved taking our daughter here!! The teachers are so loving and caring and our daughter felt so safe here. Although she was only enrolled for a short time because we relocated out of the area, our daughter learned so much and we really watched her blossom from...

Care member


Bright Beginner Preschool

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...
5.0
"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 caring nature and I know my daughter and son in law are happy too."

Lucille


Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

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 an exaptational care giver. No words can describe the sanity you get knowing your children are under her care. With her experience you can tell she has a system and it works amazingly. She offers a warn friendly environment for the kids to learn and grow....

Nicole S.


Kiddieland Preschool

Kiddieland Preschool

27101 Aliso Creek Road #154, Aliso Viejo, CA

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.


Shining Stars Home Daycare

Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 of my anxiety of sending my baby to an at-home daycare. She takes such great care of each of her kiddos as if...

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Preschools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.