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Recent daycare reviews in Foothill Ranch, CA

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

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

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, and it was a very difficult decision...

- Rebecca G.

Sunshine Daycare

5.0

Sunshine Daycare is an amazing daycare. When we were looking to put our daughter in daycare I was very nervous. This was my first time looking for one and I had no idea what I was doing. When we walked into Sunshine Daycare all my worries went away. The staff was wonderful and sweet. I could tell...

- Care member

Paige's Place In-home Daycare

5.0

We love Paige! My daughter started with Paige at 4 months old and is now almost 2.5. There’s not a day she doesn’t run happily into her arms at drop off. I feel at ease dropping of my daughter and don’t have an ounce of worry when I’m away. She provides a safe and nurturing atmosphere and does...

- Care member

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

Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA

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 son has been going to Ms B for almost two years now. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall and I am still more than happy with his progress and with his preschool experience. He loves Ms B and she played a huge role in his love of preschool. He has...

Jessica H


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.


Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Dr, FOOTHILL RANCH, CA

At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler, to deepening knowledge and building...

Peace Tree Learning

Peace Tree Learning

15 Fairfield, Foothill Ranch, CA

State licensed, home daycare in a loving, play-based environment! serving ages 6 months - 6 years My name is Maria and I am an experienced and qualified, Infant CPR trained preschool teacher. I love children and I am opening my home to provide a safe and fun learning experience. I love art and all...

Little Things Early Preschool

Little Things Early Preschool

1 Rue Monet, Foothill Ranch, CA

At Little Things, we strive to create a engaging, meaningful and joyful environment inspired by Play-based learning. Our program is a place where children can learn through doing, invent through making, and solve problems by working together. We focus on Social and Emotional development, while...

Lulu's Fun House

Lulu's Fun House

30 Montecilo, Foothill Ranch, CA

-Loving, nurturing and academic. -Park-like playground yard. -Infant/Toddler/School Age. (2 weeks-5yrs) -No Pets In home/yard. -Smoke Free Home. -8:00am-5:30pm. -Preschool play based program. Dear Future Parents, We would like to extend our warmest welcome to Lulu's Fun House. Thank you for...

Foothill Ranch KinderCare

Foothill Ranch KinderCare

26462 Towne Centre, Foothill Ranch, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

I have worked with children of all ages for over 6 years now. I have two children of my own, a 5 year old son and a 5 month old girl. I work on Sundays at our church in Irvine in the child care program as well. I have many references, can provide a flawless background check and I am CPR/first aid...

Sunshine Daycare

Sunshine Daycare

22175 Debra Street, LAKE FOREST, CA

Starting at $1400/mo

5.0

(5)

Healthy foods and snacks provided. Early learning and education programs offered. Safe and fun environment!
5.0
"Sunshine Daycare has been a wonderful place for our 2-year-old son, A., over the past year. The nurturing environment provided by the staff has significantly contributed to his early development. He has grown socially, learning to interact and play with other...

Care member


Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Paige's Place In-home Daycare

Los Alisos And Trabuco, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(6)

Welcome! My name is Paige. I have been running an at-home daycare for 20+ years. I started my daycare when my own four children were young. I have continued my daycare because I enjoy creating a family oriented, fun, loving environment for children. I am a member of the Orange County Childcare...
5.0
"We love Paige! My daughter started with Paige at 4 months old and is now almost 2.5. There’s not a day she doesn’t run happily into her arms at drop off. I feel at ease dropping of my daughter and don’t have an ounce of worry when I’m away. She provides a safe...

Care member


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
"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


Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush, Irvine, CA

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Learning Tree Child Daycare! We are currently accepting applications for children ages 12 weeks up to 4 years old. We are a licensed daycare provider located in Central Irvine in Orange County. We are focused on serving our neighbors in nearby cities of Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna...
5.0
"She has been my good neighbor for 20 years. We have raised our children together. She and her husband are loving, responsible members of the community. Excellent and friendly place for any child."

Linda M.


Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit , LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0

(5)

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!...

Care member


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
"Nicole is absolutely wonderful and an excellent caretaker! She is extremely professional. As a parent, we have her app which allows us to see everything from diaper changes to snacks and lunches. She even sends multiple pics of their activities throughout the day....

Monica W.


Normandale

Normandale

Vista, Lake Forest, CA

4.9

(32)

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
"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


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
"Highly recommended daycare located in Oak Creek Irvine. Mrs. Kim is very experienced and is wonderful with children. Kids have made great progress in their verbal, writing and socials skills in such a short time."

Brian N


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


Mind Builder At The Hills

Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

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
"I have 20 years of childcare experience. I highly recommend Mind Builder At The Hills Child Care Center. The center is clean and the staff and teacher are caring and loving. Faye Abri"

Faye A.


ABC Daycare

ABC Daycare

Manzanares, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

Licensed by the State (#304313249) Full-time, part-time; drop-ins. Occasional evening and weekend care available on request. -Certified, loving and patient teacher experienced in early childhood development. -Activities include story-time, song and dance, morning stretches, arts and crafts, math &...
5.0
"Absolutely great caregivers! My son goes 2x a week and he LOVES it! He can't wait to tell us what they did during the day and he's always excited to go to ABC daycare. Definitely RECOMMEND this place!"

Allie P.


Best Baby Daycare Irvine

Best Baby Daycare Irvine

205 Cherrybrook Lane, Irvine, CA

5.0

(1)

BEST BABY DAYCARE Irvine has an Opening for a Newborn Infant! Age 6 weeks to 3 months of age. Please call 949-861-8125 for a personal interview and tour of beautifully designed and decorated nursery facility. This is a cozy, sweet, safe and clean home daycare in great Oakcreek neighborhood of...
5.0
"My Husband & I recently signed up our 3 moths old son to start Best Baby Daycare. Our son has been attending Best Baby Daycare for two weeks now and we are very pleased with the tender loving care Miriam provides our son while also attending to the three other...

Ingrid E.


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Ratings for Foothill Ranch, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.