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Recent child care center reviews in Laguna Woods, CA

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.

CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

5.0

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, CCP was the first school we contacted, and we were sold from the moment we arrived! There are a few things that we’ve genuinely valued about our...

- Natalie F.

Lake Forest Family Daycare

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 enclosed backyard for outdoor...

- Min

LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

5.0

They offer so many great things! It's a very loving and stimulating environment! The staff is long term, friendly and committed. The class rooms are small. The education is very engaged and very fun! My son is 12 yrs and can't wait to go every summer! I can't say enough good things about them!

- Jeniffer B.

Shining Stars Home Daycare

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 they were her own, the kiddos love her...

- Care member

Child care centers in Laguna Woods, CA

Kaida Childcare

Kaida Childcare

24442 Moulton PKWY, LAGUNA WOODS, CA

Starting at $1980/mo

4.0

(1)

At Kaida Childcare, we are dedicated to providing the utmost care for your children in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. We’re here to support every aspect of your child’s development, from their social and emotional growth to their intellectual curiosity through our play-based...

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
"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


CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

25382 MACKENZIE STREET, LAGUNA HILLS, CA

Starting at $1255/mo

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"Christ Community Preschool is an amazing preschool with caring teachers and staff devoted in teaching children about the love of Jesus. The curriculum not only focuses on milestone appropriate academics, but the preschool also provides specialized programs centered...

Kristina M.


Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

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 D.


LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

23421 MADERO, MISSION VIEJO, CA

Starting at $1450/mo

5.0

(2)

The Learning Experience has been serving the families of Saddleback and south Orange County for over 39 years. We provide a creative, nurturing environment with a developmental curriculum geared towards kindergarten readiness and personal social growth.
5.0
"They offer so many great things! It's a very loving and stimulating environment! The staff is long term, friendly and committed. The class rooms are small. The education is very engaged and very fun! My son is 12 yrs and can't wait to go every summer! I can't say...

Jeniffer B.


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...

Care member


Columbus Grove Daycare

Columbus Grove Daycare

57 Snowdrop Tree, IRVINE, CA

5.0

(3)

Columbus Grove Daycare is a licensed large in-home family daycare in the heart of Irvine, CA that offers an inviting, nurturing, and warm space for children to grow and develop. Our priorities in preparation for Kindergarten are: academic enrichment, developing fine and gross motor skills through...
5.0
"My two kids go there, they provide incredible childcare service. The teachers are very friendly and kind. My daughter and son both very much enjoy going there."

Elouise G.


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit , LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0

(6)

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,...
5.0
"Both my babies went there and I could not be happier! They had my daughter starting at 6 weeks and my son at 9 months. They kept me up to date on how they were doing and always sent pictures. Even through all of COVID I never worried, they kept everything so clean!...

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Taylor's Daycare

Taylor's Daycare

30252 Pacific Island Dr Apt 158, Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0

(1)

Dragonfly Garden Family Childcare has 4 spots becoming available come March 2023. Three for children over 2 and one infant spot for a child under 2 years old. Daily Rate - $48 Full and Part Time Availability Tuition includes meals such as breakfast and lunch. Dragonfly Garden is a small...
5.0
"Taylor Bowen worked several years at Busy Bee Haven. During that time she assisted in supervising and being responsible for the well being of young children in my licensed home childcare facility. Duties included assisting in maintaining a safe, fun and clean...

Stacey D.


Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia, Laguna Hills, CA

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.


CHAI TOTS CHABAD OF IRVINE

CHAI TOTS CHABAD OF IRVINE

5010 BARRANCA PARKWAY, IRVINE, CA

5.0

(1)

For over 40 years, our pre-school has been offering the joy of Judaism with the warmth of family and community in a safe and loving environment. Our progressive child-centered curriculum offers individual attention, emotional and physical growth for each child. Our highly trained and...
5.0
"Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!"

Jared & Ariella C.


Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 Parkridge, LAKE FOREST, CA

Starting at $1390/mo

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"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. Theresa and Ms. Elona and wants to go to school even on the weekend! It is very warm and welcoming. The staff...

Perry E.


Charmsical Child Care

Charmsical Child Care

109 Goldenrod, Irvine, CA

5.0

(4)

Over 30 years experience with children. A safe and clean environment for your child to play, learn & grow! Highlights ~ Preschool curriculum ~ Pet friendly home/2 loving huskies ~ A safe place for your child to play, learn and grow ~ Building positive, meaningful friendships ~ Using teachable...
5.0
"I wish we had found Miss Jenean sooner! We went through 7 nannies in 18 months before we found her. She is absolutely incredible! Everything you see in the photos is a true representation of what the kids experience. They do learning activities, dancing, make gifts...

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Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

18 San Gabriel, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0

(2)

Tiny Bear Day Care is an in-home childcare environment. As I searched for a childcare for my own children, I discovered a strong need for more intimate, and private childcare settings. Too often children are getting lost in the shuffle at large childcare centers. In my home, your child will receive...
5.0
"Please check out my Yelp page for reviews regarding my services!"

Nicole L.


SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

SAN JUAN MONTESSORI

32143 ALIPAZ STREET, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA

Starting at $1150/mo

5.0

(1)

At San Juan Montessori, our mission is to provide an exceptional, child-centered educational experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning, empowers young minds to reach their full potential, and cultivates responsible, compassionate, and globally-aware citizens. We are committed to upholding...
5.0
"My son has been attending for about 6 months now. They are truly amazing, we were at a different Montessori school before and they were fine, but this school is great, there are lots to do for the kids to play and have fun, the kids are really cared for and my son...

Hailey X.


Playmates A Wee Care Club

Playmates A Wee Care Club

27281 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA

4.0

(4)

We are Orange County's only state licensed provider of child care that gives parents the flexibility of hourly billing, evening hours and weekend hours. At Playmates our motto is: "Where kids can be kids and parents can be carefree." We care for children from the ages of 2 to 12. Please visit our...
5.0
"I LOVE playmates!! My three year old son loves it too. The staff is awesome and I love that it is a family owned buisness. The kids are well cared for and you can feel confident that they are in a happy and safe environment!"

Emily B.


La Mancha Daycare

La Mancha Daycare

26567 El Toboso , MISSION VIEJO, CA

Starting at $380/mo

4.7

(6)

Hi! We’re Lamancha Daycare and we're a home daycare providing childcare to families. Our goal is to ensure children reach their developmental milestones in a loving and compassionate environment. We are open from 7:30 am to 4.30pm and offer care on M - F. Availability is open, the rates are weekly....
5.0
"Great Daycare. Healthy organic foods and caring provider and assistants. We used them for 19 months. Great experience. "

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Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA

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 Foothill Ranch location, your child will take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings and patios that allow for an indoor-outdoor...
5.0
"Excellent school. My two boys went here until recently, and we only switched because a new Guidepost sister school was opening up that offered Spanish immersion, so we took advantage of that program. But before we switched, we were extremely happy at this school,...

Rebecca G.


Sunrise Children's Center

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....
5.0
"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 and I love it. They love going to school as well. I'm very happy."

Lucy M


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.


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