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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in East Irvine, CA

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

Millie's Daycare

5.0

I am so happy Millie has re instated her daycare license. I met Millie 27 yrs ago when my oldest kids where little. My youngest girls are now loving going to Millie's. She is warm and caring and always happy..

- Melissa R.

Happy Angels Haven

5.0

We are so lucky to have found a daycare as wonderful as Happy Angels Haven! Mrs. Alvi takes such good care of the kiddos, and gives them so much individual attention and teaching time. Our daughter has thrived here and learned so much. Mrs. Alvi is also very flexible, helpful and understanding for...

- Care member

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

ABC Day Care

5.0

My son Calvin started with Marina when he was 6 weeks old and had his last day on 9/29, at 8 months old. The only reason we left ABC Day Care is because we moved to Los Angeles, otherwise, I think we would have stayed with Marina until Calvin went to pre-school! Marina is a very caring person and...

- Natalie H.

Drop-in daycares in East Irvine, CA

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


Millie's Daycare

Millie's Daycare

25582 Pacific Crest Drive, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(10)

Millie's daycare is proud to offer the highest quality care with a safe, nurturing learning environment where your child will get the attention, care and love that he/she needs and deserves. As we know that 90% of a child's brain development happens before age 5, in this period of incredible...
5.0
"Such a wonderful daycare for our son. We are glad to have found a daycare where we know our child is well taken care of, happy and safe."

Elizabeth L.


Happy Angels Haven

Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(20)

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,...
5.0
"Mrs Alvi is amazing! My daughter has been in her daycare for about a year absolutely loves her. Mrs Alvi is very warm with the children and takes the time to really teach them. My daughter was a little delayed in her speech and today you would never know it. We're...

Jada D.


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 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


ABC Day Care

ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Marina, I am a Licensed Child Care provider, located in Costa Mesa , My home is open to all ages from infant to school age ,the daycare can pick up Children from schools that are around Our house, which are Victoria elementary, Pomona Elementary School, Rea Elementary , Wilson Elementary,...
5.0
"ABC Day Care is Amazing! My daughter is a year old and I am a single Mom. Enrolling my daughter to this daycare was the best decision. She has tremendously grown in just the few months that she has been there. She has learned the whole alphabet, all her shapes, and...

Manija A.


Happy Feet Home Daycare

Happy Feet Home Daycare

539 Pageant Dr, Orange, CA

5.0

(4)

Opened June, 2017. A nurturing home daycare/preschool, incorporating the Montessori Method of teaching. Experienced former preschool teacher of 14 years. I provide healthy home meals that include breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. My program offers math, art, music and movement, circle and story...
5.0
"Mrs. Beauty is a great daycare provider, she always greets my child with a smile, I love that it's clean, safe, and organized, my child never wants to leave when I pick them up"

Alice R


Nurturing Visions Childcare

Nurturing Visions Childcare

25011 Presidio Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(8)

We are gearing up for a fun summer here at NVCC , where we provide a family like atmosphere that is warm, inviting and educational, all while having fun. I have 25+ yrs of childcare experience. I have 4 adult children of my own and 7 grand-loves. I absolutely LOVE what I do, I take pride in loving...
5.0
"I can't say enough about this place. My family has been with Eydie for 4 years and we couldn't be happier. Eydie has watched all my kids and I feel like its family with the love she has for the kids. She always put the kids well being first, which a plus for us."

Ashton W.


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.


Ms. Katz Kidz

Ms. Katz Kidz

2925 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Ms. Katz Kidz, a licensed home daycare (also known as family daycare or in-home daycare) located in Costa Mesa, California. Preferred age groups of nurturing at Ms. Katz Kidz are children ages one month old to four years old. At Ms. Katz Kidz our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning...
5.0
"Ms. Kat is the best! We are so lucky to have found her. Her home is so clean and organized, it is set up perfectly for the kids, inside and outside. She is always cooking healthy breakfast for the kids when I drop off my son. She has made it an easy transition...

Kelly P.


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


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
"Please check out my Yelp page for reviews regarding my services!"

Nicole L.


Pari's Daycare

Pari's Daycare

26240 Summerhill Ln, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(6)

QUALITY CARE: NOT MORE THAN 4 KIDS AT A TIME. HOURS: 6AM-6PM FULLTIME, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Dear Parents, My name is Pari and I am a Licensed child care provider. I am First-Aid and CPR certified. I have also been Live Scan fingerprinted and background checked. I speak fluent Farsi, Spanish and...
5.0
"I met with several home daycare providers and toured so many larger daycare businesses before I found Pari. None of the others felt like the right fit for us. The second I found her I knew she was "the one." The other feedback here on care.com were what made me...

Kelly D.


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


Lucky Daycare

Lucky Daycare

321 S Greengrove, Orange, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi, my name is Mona and I have been a licensed child care provider for more than 20 years. Additionally, I have completed my early childhood education at Santa Ana College and work with my peers in the area on improving an already welcoming environment. I provide preschool activities and maintain a...
5.0
"Dear Mona ,Your child care is really the best I am so lucky to found you.i appreciate you very much."

Simin S.


Love And Care Daycare

Love And Care Daycare

24391 Avandia De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(1)

Small Licensed Family Daycare in Laguna Hills, CA providing Full-Time, M-F, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Low Ratio and High Quality Care for Infants-Toddler (6 months - 3 years). What does my program offer? -High quality care and welcoming environment. -Small group to focus on individual child needs. -Daily...
5.0
"Ms Veronica is a very dependable, caring provider and preschool teacher. Family daycare has been part of her life, she grew up in it. Veronica has learn to love and care for others through my family day care "Patty's Home Preschool" in Laguna Hills, I have been...

Patty A.


Care For K. I. D. S.

Care For K. I. D. S.

2684 Brand Dr., Tustin, CA

5.0

(13)

currently accepting 18 months + for infant care At Care for K.I.D.S. your child will learn, play, socialize, discover, create, build, engineer, imagine, wonder, and enjoy childhood. His or Her critical thinking, problem solving, sensory and motor skills will be challenged on a daily basis...
5.0
"We found Ms. Mayra when she was still a small daycare. She took care of my boys from 4mo/4years until they were enrolled in school full time in 1st grade. Care for K.I.D.S is an all inclusive daycare. She provides diapers/formula and awesome meals for the kids....

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
"I started sending my son to May's day care when he was only 5 months old and I have no hesitation saying that May took care of him very well. Like all moms when I was looking day care for my child, I was very concerned and wanted to send him to a place where he...

Saima D.


Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"We love Mrs Patty and her family home daycare. Mrs Patty's is located in a safe and clean environment. She follows a school curriculum for the older group of kids that has helped our oldest child excel across all subjects. They engage in lots of art time and learn...

Nathan A.


Sunrise Children's Center

Sunrise Children's Center

27371 Via Fineza, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(8)

Committed to providing an exciting educational program that nurtures the hearts and minds of young children. We recognize that learning is served through active participation, exploration,hands on activities and projects which help children develop feelings of confidence and purpose in themselves....
5.0
"Miss Sunny is amazing! She takes great pride in her work and dedicates her time and energy in educating our children. I have both my children attending and I love it. They love going to school as well. I'm very happy."

Lucy M


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