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

Mary Legere Home Daycare

5.0

There are not enough wonderful things that I can think of to say about Mary! She had our son sleep trained in a matter of weeks, which improved his behavior so much. We are so grateful that we had her as our provider for so many years. Moving away was hard!! If you choose to bring your child here,...

- Heather H.

Alice In Daycareland

5.0

Alice in Daycareland is a fun, educational in home daycare run by Alicia. My kids are always super excited to go to Miss Ali's house! she teaches them new things every encounter. I feel very comfortable leaving my precious gems in her hands.

- Kristin H.

Bluebird Babysitting

5.0

Tricia is the best! My kids LOVE her and love playing there. There is a huge outdoor space for the kids to run, slide, play ball, and get all their energy out :) She also has a nice inside space for quiet time and art projects. I've noticed that she really gets to know each child and plays what...

- Margie

Drop-in child care in Lake Forest, CA

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...

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...

LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum

1 Technology Drive Bldgs. A H, 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 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...

Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

Marinia Academy Alternative Education Center

1968 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

Marinia Academy provides In-home Childcare to children with developmental delays, learning challenges, or disabilities. We also provide Reading Therapy, IEP Tutoring, and ABA Therapy. Our childcare team is trained to provide mentally stimulating learning activities, homework help, meal prep, and...

Mary Legere Home Daycare

Mary Legere Home Daycare

27393 Iris Ave, Mission Viejo, CA

4.6

(12)

Hi, my name is Mary Legere; I am a license daycare provider, License # 304300386. Located In Mission Viejo Off Marguerite Pkway, between Oso Pkway and Crown Valley. Open Monday-Friday Flexible Hours Full-Time: $250.00 a Week. BabySitting Available for Day Care Families Only $15.00...
5.0
"There are not enough wonderful things that I can think of to say about Mary! She had our son sleep trained in a matter of weeks, which improved his behavior so much. We are so grateful that we had her as our provider for so many years. Moving away was hard!! If you...

Heather H.


As a working mother, I understand the challenge of balancing career and family. I also know first hand how hard it is to choose the right daycare. I am a mom of three boys who decided to leave my job in healthcare to devote myself full time to teaching and caring for children. Let me help to make...
5.0
"Alice in Daycareland is a fun, educational in home daycare run by Alicia. My kids are always super excited to go to Miss Ali's house! she teaches them new things every encounter. I feel very comfortable leaving my precious gems in her hands."

Kristin H.


Bluebird Babysitting

892 Bluebird Canyon Drive, Laguna Beach, CA

5.0

(2)

5.0
"So truly happy with Bluebird Babysitting. Instantly, felt comfortable and confident that my daughter will be in wonderful hands. Serendipitious find."

Ms.tracy H.


Gomes In-Home Daycare

Montara Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA

Gomes In-Home Daycare I am 25 years old, I currently have a 2 year old and a 6 month old - married for 4 1/2 years. I am a LICENSED in-home daycare @ my house and would love to help you and your family out. I have my BA in liberal studies and my teaching credential with a minor in Childrens...

A Global Village Creative Learning Center

A Global Village Creative Learning Center

28721 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA

A Global Village Creative Preschool & Academy is an academic and arts-focused preschool with the commitment to expose children to global cultures and languages, and actively support their early learning. At Creative Learning we are dedicated to establishing the foundation for lifelong happiness in...

Babysitters INC.

., Laguna Hills, CA

Hello we are Babysitters INC. We are all certified babysitters and have taken babysitter preparedness courses and CPR lessons. All of us are experienced in babysitting infants, toddlers, and primary school age children. We can all cook, clean and with homework while babysitting. We all enjoy...

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