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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

In Home Child Care

5.0

Ava is my daughter, she has always been beautiful inside and out. She is just fantastic with children. Ava will value your children and love them like her own. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and finds the good in all things. Good Luck in your search, but I think she's the best! :)

- Ava's M

Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

5.0

I wouldn't ask for a better place and care taker as Ms. Nicole. She is wonderful with kids and extremely patient. Best prices too!

- Jasmine W.

The Village Center

5.0

This place is amazing! The space is so engaging, and the caretakers are wonderful. Our two-year old took to the place and the caretakers immediately. After just a day, he was excited to go back. They have drop-in care by the hour, which you can use for an hour or a day, which was amazing. I...

- Clara L.

Porter Child Care

5.0

Brooklyn has been watching our son since he we moved to the area over six years ago. She has seen our family grow and supported us through major life events as well! Now our daughter who was born last year is cared for by Brooklynn and we would not allow anyone else but her watch our child....

- Care member

Drop-in child care in Costa Mesa, CA

Mundo de Juguete

Mundo de Juguete

3136 Trinity Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

Offering care 24/7 Please call 714-791-1114

World of knowledge learning center

World of knowledge learning center

14581 Oak Ave, Irvine, CA

World Of Knowledge Learning Center! Facility Number - 304313439 Grand opening Home Day Care Now enrolling. My name is Halsi, *15 years work experience with 6week-12 year olds as a lead teacher in preschools. *24ECE units, Associate...

Montessori of Anaheim

Montessori of Anaheim

1401 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite 105, ANAHEIM, CA

Montessori of Anaheim provides childcare service to the families and children ages 2-5 years old. We offer an authentic Montessori and hands-on fun learning experience. We have a great curriculum, experienced Montessori teachers and a beautiful Montessori prepared environment/ classroom. At...

Smith's Home Preschool

Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst, Irvine, CA

Smith's Home Preschool is run by myself, Kristel Smith. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development. In addition, I have over 18 units of early childhood education and have worked in several after school care programs. I have been...

Melody Child Care

Melody Child Care

5031 Alcorn Ln, Irvine, CA

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...

Donya’s Home Daycare

Donya’s Home Daycare

Culver/Walnut , IRVINE, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

Our focus here is to offer your children the care, comfort and love. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in the safest hands. The mission of Donya's child care is to provide a safe, nurturing and recreational environment for all children. At Donya's Child care we take care of...

Aveesa Daycare

Aveesa Daycare

44 Hollowglen, Irvine, CA

Aveesa Small Family Home Daycare/Childcare (Irvine) * Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. * We also take care of your kids after hours and on special occasions with advance notice. Reasonable rates. * Accepting infants 0-24 months Full time and part...

Columbus Grove Daycare

Columbus Grove Daycare

57 Snowdrop Tree, IRVINE, CA

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...

LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino, Irvine, CA

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...

LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills

LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills

3983 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA

Our convenient neighborhood preschool offers nurturing Montessori programs for toddlers and preschool-aged children. In our authentic Montessori program, your child will benefit from stable, mixed-age classrooms communities, lead by a highly-trained, nurturing, stable teaching staff. All of our head...

SHALOM PRESCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL

SHALOM PRESCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL

8362 TRASK AVE., GARDEN GROVE, CA

Starting at $920/mo

Our programs are designed to meet the needs of working parents. Shalom Preschool & Afterschool operate educational programs from 2 to 12 years old. Our mission is to empower children in their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth by using developmentally appropriate curriculums....

Prodigy Montessori

Prodigy Montessori

95 Copper Mine, Irvine, CA

Prodigy Montessori is a CA licensed Day care cum Montessori learning academy. We offer an environment where happy minds learn to discover. Our executive director has over 20 years of education experience and has taught kids from ages 1-10. She has a master degree in education and has completed her...

LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

LePort Montessori Irvine Woodbridge

26 Lake Road, Irvine, CA

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...

A Mothers Love is the fuel that enables us to do the Impossible! -RD Hello, my name is Ronica Dixon. I am a licensed and experienced childcare provider equipped to give your child the QUALITY care that I believe all children deserve. A Mothers Love Daycare is an in-home daycare facility offering...

ANDERSON, EVELYN

45 Weepingwood, IRVINE, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

At "Chiquitines Home Daycare/Preschool", we believe for your children to learn they must feel happy and safe. Therefore, we create a loving, caring, and respectful environment that encourages them to increase social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Chiquitines is a Bilingual...

Kiddies Castle Montessori

Kiddies Castle Montessori

6900 W. Garden Grove Blvd, Westminster, CA

Kiddies Castle Montessori Toddler.Preschool.Kindergarten Ages 18 months -6 years License Number: 304370763

In Home Child Care

In Home Child Care

3810 Pecan Ln, Mont Belvieu, TX

5.0

(2)

I am a stay-at-home mom of two. I have a passion for raising my children, and chose to make a full-time career out of it. My children are 2 & 3. I offer in home child care during the week, weekend date night sitting, and last minute drop offs. I live in the center of Mont Belvieu, TX in the...
5.0
"Such a loving person, who truly has a passion for children!"

Ava B.


Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

Playhouse Daycare And Drop-in

641 Twin View Dr, Murfreesboro, TN

5.0

(1)

We provide weekly childcare services as well as drop-in care. We provide overnight care as well. Enroll at www.playhousedaycaredropin.org
5.0
"I wouldn't ask for a better place and care taker as Ms. Nicole. She is wonderful with kids and extremely patient. Best prices too!"

Jasmine W.


The Village Center

The Village Center

169 Port Rd, Kennebunk, ME

5.0

(2)

New nursery school in the lower village of Kennebunk/Kennebunkport! We are now accepting applications for our last few remaining spots! Contact : villagechilddc@gmail.com Or www.thevillagecenterkbk.com For more information! Drop in care provided at our skills based learning center....
5.0
"Words cannot describe how happy I was to find this place. I was traveling with my toddler for work and was so at ease with the setup: it's basically a small version of a children's museum with staff who are incredibly good with children. I wish there were Village...

Jennifer


Porter Child Care

Porter Child Care

PO Box 161253, Boiling Springs, SC

5.0

(17)

Hey! My name is Brooklynn Godwin. I am the owner and caregiver for Porter Child Care. I have over ten years experience in childcare. I have just recently graduated college and I am a part of the Air Force National Guard. I make my schedule as flexible as I can, by offering pick-ups, drop-offs, date...
5.0
"Brooklyn is amazing with my 1 1/2 year old. My daughter loves to go to her house every morning, she walks right in like she’s at home and comes home each day knowing new songs, words, numbers and even sign language! I wouldn’t trust anyone else to watch my babies! "

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