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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

Ladybugs Daycare

5.0

As the anxious mother of an only child, this place was such a massive blessing to my husband and I. My child attended this facility from the age of 13 months to 3+ years. In our time with Ladybug daycare, we saw the following benefits: - Her growth shot up massively because the school is so focused...

- Care member

Happy Kid's Daycare

5.0

Mervat is extremely caring and hands on with my son! he loves going to daycare and you can tell she is really passionate about working with children. I feel 100% confidence when I leave my son with her!

- Mary G.

Aya Childcare

5.0

awesome! Really great care. Thanks Nahed

- Sarah B

Royale Family Day Care

5.0

Hi Kathryne thank you for saving my day as i go to work by taking care of my niece. Excellent service, a business with a heart.

- Phepsi

Phyllis's Daycare

5.0

Phyllis took care of my daughter for almost 2 years and we couldn't be more pleased with her daycare. Her home is extremely clean and she took incredible care of our daughter. We knew our daughter enjoyed her time there, felt loved and was safe. Phyllis was very accommodating with our schedule. We...

- Mylien C.

Drop-in daycares in Costa Mesa, CA

Ladybugs Daycare

Ladybugs Daycare

100 Bariton, Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

5.0
"I love this place! Very clean! Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. Our son was struggling at another daycare before we made the switch to Ladybug and it’s wonderful seeing our son get excited about going to daycare here. The teachers really make an...

Care member


Happy Kid's Daycare

Happy Kid's Daycare

2212 Delaware St, Huntington Beach, CA

5.0

(1)

Happy Kid's Daycare is a small daycare that is located at 2212 Delaware St Huntington Beach, CA 92648. I have 4 years of experience working with children. I build an excellent curriculum that promotes active learning and creative thinking. I do fun educational activities such as, math, science,...
5.0
"Mervat is extremely caring and hands on with my son! he loves going to daycare and you can tell she is really passionate about working with children. I feel 100% confidence when I leave my son with her!"

Mary G.


Aya Childcare

Aya Childcare

756 Las Palmas, Irvine, CA

5.0

(2)

Now Enrolling Infants and Toddlers. 0 to 5 years old, 24 Hours/7 Days a week
5.0
"awesome! Really great care. Thanks Nahed"

Sarah B


Royale Family Day Care

Royale Family Day Care

5132 Royale Ave, East Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

Royale Family Day Care was established thinking of your children. Ms. Sheema and Ms. Kathryne has been taking care of kids for over 10+ years now and it is both their passion and dedication that led them to put up a home day care. Ms. Kathryne is an Early Childhood Educator and has been teaching...
5.0
"Hi Kathryne thank you for saving my day as i go to work by taking care of my niece. Excellent service, a business with a heart."

Phepsi


Phyllis's Daycare

Phyllis's Daycare

12332 Morrie Ln., Garden Grove, CA

5.0

(7)

Hi Phyllis here, I have been working with children since I was 18 years old and I love it! I specialize in working with infants as young as 6 weeks. I provide a safe & loving environment. I run a structured schedule. I am CPR & Pediatric First Aid trained. I have had my own in Home Daycare for 30+...
5.0
"So funny, I was just telling my (now 22) year old daughter about the best daycare provider I ever hired to care for my children. So I did a quick Google to see if Phyllis was still active and show Erica the best care provider ever... I was picky. I interviewed...

Megan I


Aveesa Daycare

Aveesa Daycare

44 Hollowglen, Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"I highly recommend Mrs. Khubchehr as a child care provider. When needed, she has taken care of my daughters, who are now 9 and 6 years old, for the past 5 years. She is very caring and provides a safe and healthy environment for the children. I am grateful to have...

Azita M.


0207 - Childtime of Garden Grove

0207 - Childtime of Garden Grove

12421 Springdale, GARDEN GROVE, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

0205 - Childtime of Huntington Beach

0205 - Childtime of Huntington Beach

9861 Yorktown Ave., HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Amini Home Daycare

Amini Home Daycare

58 FIRE THORN, Irvine, CA

Fun, Fun, & More Fun Days are filled with fun and learning. Whether its arts & crafts, playtime, story time, M-F Preschool or a summer calendar with daily activities, there's always something exciting for children to look forward to. Came and visit us today! Mrs. Margarita Phone 949-748-7056 or...

4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

4874 - Everbrook Academy of Irvine

16498 Royal Oak, IRVINE, CA

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...

Valerie Ousley's Family Daycare/preschool

Valerie Ousley's Family Daycare/preschool

2705 Dayna Street, Santa Ana, CA

Thank you for your interest in my childcare program! I believe that all children are special and unique. It is my goal to provide children with a safe environment that nurtures self-esteem and security. I provide a daycare program that promotes learning through hands on play and discovery. I...

Rosa's Family Childcare

Rosa's Family Childcare

1913 Westwood Ave, Santa Ana, CA

1 year waiting list for infants. Government assistance welcome. This is a family childcare home. I am CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, Health and Safety Certified, TB Tested, LiveScan (Which means that I got fingerprinted and ran a background check on me), my home was inspected by a social worker...

Home Kids Academy

Home Kids Academy

56 Essex Ln, Irvine, CA

Our program is structured around daily life activities and regular Preschool curriculum that encourages the development of communication and cognitive skills. It includes: Spanish, English, Russian Math (numbers, shapes, etc.) Science Art Large and small motor skills Music and...

Pink Smile

Pink Smile

12 Del Vincente, Irvine, CA

Licensed, fresh home made food every day, available at night and weekend, organic snack, flexible hours, very clean, nursing experience in my country.

0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana

0201 - Childtime of Santa Ana

13881 North Prospect Avenue, SANTA ANA, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Happy Orchard Daycare

Happy Orchard Daycare

33 Kentworth, Irvine, CA

We are a Family Daycare located in Irvine, CA. We provide care for children ages, 16 months to 5 years old. We are located in a gated community with plenty of outdoor and indoor space for your children's daily activities. Our staff is trained to provide activities in accordance with the...

Mrs Bee's Home Daycare

Mrs Bee's Home Daycare

5412 Horsham Ave, Westminster, CA

small home daycare focusing on play based learning in a loving family oriented environment.

Fit First Youth Fitness Training

Fit First Youth Fitness Training

50 Palatine, Irvine, CA

We are a local Orange County company created with the mission of creating healthy active lifestyles for kids, getting them away from screens, and getting them active outdoors! Our youth-focused fitness programs help kids gain confidence, knowledge, and habits that allow them to fall in love with...

Playful Learning Preschool

Playful Learning Preschool

1127 W Maple Avenue, Orange, CA

Playful Learning Preschool is licensed by the State of California, CPR and First Aid Certified and has over 25 years of professional educational experience. We accept potty-trained 2-5 year old children. We are located in Huntington Beach, CA (Off Adams Ave, between Beach Blvd and Newland). Playful...

Sage Development

Sage Development

5 Sage, Irvine, CA

Small home daycare opened 7 am till 6pm. Located in the city of Irvine, food included in prices, sibling discount available.

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