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Toddler Daycares in Santa Ana, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed toddler daycares

Walker's Family Home Daycare

The Walker Family Home daycare is a great loving environment that provides healthy home cooked meals and plenty of tender loving care. They...

- Amber K.

Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

I am thankful to have found Vivian for taking care of one year old. She was very patient and flexible to make sure that my boy gets...

- Richa S

Aya Childcare

awesome! Really great care. Thanks Nahed

- Sarah B

Toddler Daycares Near Santa Ana, CA

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Walker's Family Home Daycare

3206 S. Salta Str. Santa Ana, CA

5.0(4)
We specialize in infants, toddlers, elementary, and middle school ages. We are a licensed home plus CPR and First Aid certified. Lots of passion and care for children. We Provide: Hot Homemade Meals Potty Training Healthy Snacks with lots of tender loving care Play Area with Safe Fenced Yard Birthday...

Amber K. says "The Walker Family Home daycare is a great loving environment that provides healthy home cooked meals and plenty of tender loving care. They are super...

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CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

2428 N GRAND AVE STE H SANTA ANA, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
California Kid's Centers offers a variety of child care programs. We offer a Developmental Preschool Program with lots of hands-on activities as well as letter and number recognition, and phonics. We try to give children a balance of inside activities and outside play. We believe that "fun and learning go hand in hand"! Our...
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My Mommy's Daycare

2510 S Rita Way Santa Ana, CA

Child care
My Mommy's Daycare located in Santa Ana, CA offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool day care and education programs Mondays through Fridays from 6 AM to 6:30 PM. The center specializes in promoting early brain development, language, emotional, social, fine, gross motor skills with a warm touch of maternal nurture.
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Child Development Centers, Inc.

1936 E Deere Ave Ste 220 Santa Ana, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child Development Centers, Inc. located at 1936 E Deere Ave Ste 220, Santa Ana, CA offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment, Before and After School Care, and Camp programs. The center aims to enrich children's lives through quality, accredited child development programs and a commitment to developmentally...
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Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

858 Hayes Irvine, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

Infant and Toddler Program Healthy snacks & home cooked meals. Creative activities including ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, and arts & crafts. Circle time, story time, songs, music & dance. Learning programs which provide education in early child development. Safe outside play area and...

Richa S says "I am thankful to have found Vivian for taking care of one year old. She was very patient and flexible to make sure that my boy gets adjusted to...

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Aya Childcare

756 Las Palmas Irvine, CA

5.0(2)
Now Enrolling Infants and Toddlers. 0 to 5 years old, 24 Hours/7 Days a week

Sarah B says "awesome! Really great care. Thanks Nahed"

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Happy Hearts Preschool & Child Care

706 W. Lamark Dr Anaheim, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

We are open 24/5 days a week. We accepting newborn to 5 years old. Our goal is to provide tender love and care for our wonderful angels. We provide the children with warm meals, including breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. We motivate the children with fun yet highly educational activities that stimulate their psycho-social...

Joe says "This place is incredible, the people that work there are very patient with the kids, and Edit the owner is very sweet and cares much about the kids"

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Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

306 Broadway Costa Mesa, CA

4.4(7)

State license verified

In-Home daycare
Welcome to Creative Kids Family Daycare! My highest priority is for your child to be safe, healthy and happy and I have taken these steps to make that happen: My home is professionally child and baby proofed. I am certified by the Red Cross in Infant/Child First Aid, Safety, CPR and Preventative Health Practices. I conduct...

Lauren S. says "I had my son in Creative Kids OC Family Day Care for two years and could not recommend it more highly. Terri is an absolutely amazing caregiver who...

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Kids Of Orange

203 South Barbara Way Anaheim, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

I am a certified Montessori Teacher, and I hold a Certificate in Early Childhood Education along with a BA in Early Childhood Education. I am certified in First Aid, CPR and also certified in the Immunization Assistance Program. I have been in the educational field for over 15 years.7 years as a teacher - working in infant...

Kristen M says "Kids of Orange Preschool has been the perfect fit for my family. It is a loving and nurturing environment that my son loves. I especially appreciate the...

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Shari Care

21 San Leon Irvine, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Shari Care provided services from Monday through Friday from 07:30am-5:30 pm. I have 10 years of experience with the child care community, including working at a daycare facility. Children will receive all three meals with snacks and a fun and safe environment to grow and develop. I, Shari the owner, I am CPR and first aid...

MommyA says "Our daughter has been with Shari since she was 6 months old (she is now 2 and a half!) and we are now pregnant with our second who will start with Shari in...

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Mama Bear Child Care

7212 Stonewood Dr Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

From infantry through toddler years, Mama Bear Child Care is the quality care and companionship parents are looking for. Mama Bear Child Care is a one of a kind home daycare for your family, founded by mother and daughter Pam and Ashley. In our developmentally-based environment, your child can explore and grow into a confident,...

Jordan R. says "Blooming Butterflies has taken care of my baby since I went back to work and she was 13 weeks old. She is a few weeks away from turning 1 and I have had...

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Kids of Orange

203 S BARBARA WAY Anaheim, CA

5.0(2)
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
I am a certified Montessori Teacher, and I hold a Certificate in Early Childhood Education along with a BA in Early Childhood Education. I am certified in First Aid,CPR and also certified in the Immunization Assistance Program. I have been in the educational field for over 15 years.7 years as a teacher - working in infant...

Mirta M. says "We love it! Our daughter is always very happy there! She's doing so well and learning so much. I was a little worried cause this is the first time she's...

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Becky's Home Daycare

1335 S. Scarborough Ln Anaheim, CA

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Becky's Home Daycare is the perfect place for your baby, toddler, or young child. My home is a warm and inviting place, and I absolutely love kids! Give me a call today.

Lisa H. says "Becky is wonderful! When it came time to put my daughter in daycare, I didn't know where to begin to look. Luckily, a friend of ours recommended Becky. She...

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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Day Care
Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori materials, including books and...
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7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach

19860 BEACH BLVD HUNTINGTN BCH, CA

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

26 Lake Road Irvine, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, in a welcoming, neighborhood community At LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you become part of a diverse,...
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Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista Irvine, CA

State license verified

I have over 25 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the corporate world and said...
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Melody Child Care

5031 Alcorn Ln Irvine, CA

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
At Melody Child Care, our goal is to support your child's development with more personalized and family-oriented care. In our family child care home, we are able to communicate with parents on a more personal level to create custom care and share details about the development of each child. Our program includes care for...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Mandarin

3935 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of...
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Children's Corner

331 N. Harrington Dr Fullerton, CA

State license verified

Children's Corner a place of childcare excellence. https://www.childrenscorners.com Operated by Sally Ann Barbuto. We are licensed by the State of California, Department of Public and Social Services, for children from six weeks old through twelve years old. Lic. # 300611137 Our History The Children's Corners was...
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FAQs for finding toddler daycares near you in Santa Ana, CA

Toddler daycares near you in Santa Ana, CA typically cater to children between three months to three years of age, though it's worth noting that this will vary by location. To get a better idea of the options available to you, connect directly with toddler daycares to understand any age requirements.

Generally, toddler daycare curriculum is based on learning through play. Learning activities at toddler daycares in Santa Ana, CA may include free play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor walks and social skills development. In toddler daycare settings, children are encouraged to explore their world through their physical senses and complete age-appropriate tasks with the guidance of a teacher. They are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas while honing important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, toddler daycare curriculum is designed to create an enjoyable yet educational environment for young learners aged 18 months to 3 years old.

Choosing the right toddler daycare for your family near you in Santa Ana, CA can be both a challenging and rewarding experience! Factors to consider include the quality of care, safety, location, costs, and qualifications of the staff. Taking the time to tour a toddler daycare center will be helpful in choosing the right fit, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions at length and observe how the staff interacts with children firsthand. Choosing a daycare is a personal choice, and you should feel comfortable with the center you ultimately decide on.

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