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Recent preschool reviews in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Montessori School of San Clemente

5.0

My husband and I are so glad we chose this school for our 4 year old. We want the best for her as she prepares for kindergarten and the Montessori school is it! It's only the beginning of the year and she knows her alphabet entirely, write her name, AND is learning songs in Spanish. I like that...

- Jenna D

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

Normandale Family Childcare

5.0

Hello. My name is Nikki and I was a first time mom putting my daughter, Aurora, in an daycare. I put her in at 14 months. I chose in home because facilities were out of my budget and I felt a natural loving energy in this home daycare. I saw the reviews and visited the daycare & was shocked at how...

- Nikki R

Tweety Small Daycare

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 of child like any mother would...

- Jennifer P

Gonzales Family Childcare

5.0

Natalie is an amazing daycare provider! She has always been there for my four daughters and me, through the years. Natalie cares for my children and other children as if they were her own. I don't think I could have left my children in safer, more caring arms.Truly a blessing in our lives, and...

- Joleen H

Preschools in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Marbella Montessori

31113 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Starting at $875/mo

Marbella Montessori is a child learning center located in San Juan Capistrano, California. It provides Montessori education for children ages two to six years old. The school offers age-appropriate academics, playgrounds, and extended hours. Additionally, it has a Fine Arts Program. Its operational...

Capistrano Valley Head Start

31485 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Costimate: $212/wk

Capistrano Valley Head Start is an early childhood program for children residing at 31485 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA and surrounding areas. This program aims to provide quality development programs and improve the social competence of their students and their families.

Montessori School of San Clemente

Montessori School of San Clemente

1141 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA

Costimate: $325/wk

5.0

(2)

Montessori School of San Clemente is an authentic Montessori school serving infants through Kindergarten. Our highly qualified teachers and staff are dedicated to your child s academic learning, emotional development and well-being. Our vision is to enhance the lives of each child through the...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My husband and I are so glad we chose this school for our 4 year old. We want the best for her as she prepares for kindergarten and the Montessori school is it! It's only the beginning of the year and she knows her alphabet entirely, write her name, AND is...

Jenna D


Bright Childcare

Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood, Laguna Niguel, CA

Starting at $270/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Stephanie L


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit Vista, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $300/wk

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,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Hello. My name is Nikki and I was a first time mom putting my daughter, Aurora, in an daycare. I put her in at 14 months. I chose in home because facilities were out of my budget and I felt a natural loving energy in this home daycare. I saw the reviews and visited...

Nikki R


Tweety Small Daycare

24922 Muirlands Blvd. Trlr 109, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $250/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

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


Gonzales Family Childcare

Gonzales Family Childcare

2958 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(3)

I'm a licensed daycare provider. I provide full-time care. I provide all meals and snacks. I have infant/ toddler child development background. I'm highly experienced in providing excellent care for children. I have been licensed for 22 years , I have references if needed. I currently have space...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Natalie is an amazing daycare provider! She has always been there for my four daughters and me, through the years. Natalie cares for my children and other children as if they were her own. I don't think I could have left my children in safer, more caring arms.Truly...

Joleen H


Tina P

26516 Avenida Deseo, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $251/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I am so fortunate to have met Tina. When I was first looking for a daycare for my child, the first person I met with was Tina. I had a great feeling after interviewing with her and visiting her immaculate daycare. Not wanting to make a decision without looking...

Natalie K


Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $250/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Camberlyn M


Kiddieland Preschool

Kiddieland Preschool

27101 Aliso Creek Road #154, Aliso Viejo, CA

Costimate: $255/wk

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...

Recent review:

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


Mary Legere Home Daycare

Mary Legere Home Daycare

27393 Iris Ave, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $301/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
There are not enough wonderful things that I can think of to say about Mary! She had our son sleep trained in a matter of weeks, which improved his behavior so much. We are so grateful that we had her as our provider for so many years. Moving away was hard!! If you...

Heather H


Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $265/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

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


Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

Starting at $280/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows COVID guidelines and wears a mask. Her home is set up like a preschool with plenty of educational toys and an...

Min


Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia, Laguna Hills, CA

Costimate: $293/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 Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural...

Recent review:

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


Happy Angels Haven

Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(18)

Happy Angels Haven, located in Laguna Hills, is just three blocks from 5 & 405 freeway, and just two easy turns to reach me on Alicia Parkway. Parents like a quick pick-up and drop-off, and so we work tirelessly to make everything as convenient as possible. We offer an inviting, fun-loving,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mrs Alvi is amazing! My daughter has been in her daycare for about a year absolutely loves her. Mrs Alvi is very warm with the children and takes the time to really teach them. My daughter was a little delayed in her speech and today you would never know it. We're...

Jada D


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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Kelly C


OC Playschool

OC Playschool

Via Viento, Mission Viejo, CA

Starting at $55/day

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My 3 year old son has been attending for about 6 weeks now and absolutely loves going. He asks every morning if it's time for school and can't wait to see his teachers and friends. Teri and Beverly are attentive and very warm with him. I couldn't ask for a better...

Elizabeth R


Mind Builder At The Hills

Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

Starting at $12/hr

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....

Recent reviews:

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...

Angela J


Millie's Daycare

Millie's Daycare

25582 Pacific Crest Drive, Mission Viejo, CA

Costimate: $295/wk

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...

Recent reviews:

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

Anamarie's Daycare

43 Inverary, Trabuco Canyon, CA

Starting at $250/wk

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....

Recent reviews:

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...

Angel C


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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

The Goddard School

The Goddard School

1 Aura Lane, Ladera Ranch, CA

Costimate: $262/wk

Welcome to The Goddard School in Ladera Ranch. We are dedicated to the health, well being and education of our students. As an award-winning school, we strive for excellence every day. Our goal is for your child to love school and be fully prepared for Kindergarten and beyond. As a...

Didi's Home Daycare

Didi's Home Daycare

23212 Cheswald Dr., Laguna Niguel, CA

Starting at $65/day

Hi, my name is DiDi. I have been running a home daycare/preschool in Laguna Niguel, CA for over 20 years. I have an AA and a Bachelor's degree in child development. I'm C.P.R. and First Aid certified. I am state licensed and insured. I provide breakfast and snacks. Children should bring their own...

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...

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...

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