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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Lake Forest, CA

Normandale Family Childcare

5.0

Our daughter has been going to Normandale Family Childcare since she was 8 months – she is now 2.5 years old. Every day when we drop her off she has a big smile on her face, and runs into Ms. Mina and Ms. Maryam’s arms. Normandale Family Childcare offers a loving and caring environment for our...

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ABC Daycare

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.

Taylor's Daycare

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 environment, monitoring children to...

- Stacey D.

Columbus Grove Daycare

5.0

5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality delicious food for my children every day. My kids are always excited to go and play with the kids there! The home is always presented nicely and it is very...

- Shawn Y.

Drop-in child care in Lake Forest, CA

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
"Our daughter started with Normandale when she was 4 months and is now 3 years old. For the last 3 years Ms Maryam and Ms Mina have been so loving, caring, patient and treat her as if she was their family. They take time to help each child complete art projects and...

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Wieczorek Family Daycare

Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace, Lake Forest, CA

Need childcare options for the potential changes in schools next year? Family Daycare now open in Lake Forest License #304313705 -Near El Toro/Portola -Ages 0-12 years -Transportation, educational supervision, and before and after school care available for Lake Forest Elementary students...

Streamline Christian Academy

Streamline Christian Academy

25195 Rivendell, Lake Forest, CA

Home-based Kindergarten readiness program, offering full or part time options, Mandarin and Spanish languages, STEM curriculum, and more!

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.


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.


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.


Squirrely Daycare

Squirrely Daycare

11 Calle Albarda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

My Philosophy is I believe children should have fun! After all, even the experts agree that preschool age children learn most through play. Imaginative Play, music and movement, Outside Play, Science Experiments, Arts n Crafts, etc. Hours are 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. I have drop-in, half day contracts, and...

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

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...

Kids Corner

Kids Corner

24431 Cielo, Laguna Niguel, CA

Hello, My name is Shima. I am a mother of two and as a daycare provider my goal is to continue the parents role of caregiver, nurture and teacher. I welcome you to my home and l will work with you as a team to plan and provide for your child a safe, fun, energetic exercises, outdoor playtime,...

Debbie's Daycare

Debbie's Daycare

34 San Mateo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

At Debbie's Daycare we are committed to your child's future. We provide your child with great learning experiences through our preschool and prekindergarten programs. There is a lot of one on one help at our preschool and prekindergarten classes. We have a fully qualified early childhood education...

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...

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...

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...

Kiddo Kare

Kiddo Kare

26575 El Toboso, Mission Viejo, CA

Hello! I am a loving mom of 2 beautiful baby girls, ages 6 months & 16 months. I know firsthand how hard it is to go back to work after having a baby. I promise to give a loving, nurturing and safe environment for your little bundle of joy. Children should be spoiled with fun & love as long as...

LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

23421 MADERO, MISSION VIEJO, CA

Starting at $1450/mo

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.

Happy Angels Haven

Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street, Laguna Hills, CA

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,...

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA

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...

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...

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 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...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Lake Forest, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 31 listed drop-in child care.