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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

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

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

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

Tina P

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 around, I visited a few more daycares...

- Natalie K

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...
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


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,...
5.0
"Ms. Mina and Ms. Maryam are wonderful. Having a baby in a pandemic I was worried about sending her to daycare. It's been amazing. My daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES going to "school" to see her friends and teachers. They send us pictures of their day, send home art, and...

Shawna R


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...
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


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...
5.0
"I'm very thankful and lucky we were able to find Liz. She took care of my babies from when they were 8 weeks old to pre-k. They were always so excited to go to Liz's, which gave me peace of mind knowing that they were being well taken care of. The one on one...

Melina 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...
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


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...
5.0
"Gonzales family childcare is wonderful. Both of my children went there for years and Natalie always went above and beyond for both my children and myself. I never had to worry if the kids were being cared for properly, I knew they were safe when they were with...

Rebecca V


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...
5.0
"Lisa's daycare is amazing! I would give her 10 stars if I could! We aren't all lucky enough to be stay home parents, so when you have to trust your children with someone, you want to find a daycare that will treat your children as their own. Lisa does just that...

Jo 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...
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...
5.0
"We moved to the area last year and had the hardest time finding the "right" daycare for our 2 year old son at the time. I lucked out and found Mary's information and set up a meeting with her. Within just a few moments of meeting her I know her home was the place I...

Jenee C


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...
5.0
"Ms Patty has cared for each of my three children from infant to preschool age and always showed them love and care. They come home with fun artwork and projects nearly every day and love the friends in their 'classes'. Her home has a separate setup for the younger...

Stephanie S


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...
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


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...
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


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...
5.0
"To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Liz Gill in regards to caring for your children. We had the pleasure of first meeting Liz when we enrolled our son at at Playfuldays Childcare in Cupertino. At that time our son was a bit...

Liz 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,...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Happy Angels Haven for over a year and a half now. She loves going to daycare and always comes home happy. It's rare to find an in home daycare that does such a great job teaching toddlers at such a young age. My daughter is not even...

Sandra


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...
5.0
"OC Playschool is the best place for children to learn and grow. I know this because I attended when I was a child, as did my sisters! When I needed to find a childcare solution for my son (2), there was only one place I felt comfortable with taking him. OC...

Heather G


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....
5.0
"Our daughter is one year old and we we're seeking the best possible services as would normal parents do. We visited several child care centres but felt like the personal attention was lacking. When we visited Dia at Mind Builders, the immediate attention she gave...

Bobby G


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...
5.0
"Millie provides excellent care. Millie's Daycare is loving and safe. My toddler was very well cared for and looked forward to arrive there every morning."

Pilar L


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....
5.0
"Going back to work was extremely difficult for me, but dropping off my kiddos at Anamarie's has made the transition much easier. My 8 month old Emily and my 2 1/2 year old James love going to Anamaries. She provides the children with healthy food, has interactive...

Leah W


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