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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Foothill Ranch, CA

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

Lulu's Fun House

5.0

My daughter was at Lulus for 2.5 year and I couldn’t ask for a better experience. Ms N is kind and caring. I never had a doubt my daughter was safe and well cared for. If you’re looking for a small, in-home daycare, I’d highly recommend Lulus!!

- Care member

Mind Builder At The Hills

5.0

Where do I start? Mind Builder at Laguna Hills is absolutely amazing! All three of my children have gone to this home daycare. My oldest is 7 years old and she started at Mind Builder when she was one. My youngest is 8 months old and he is currently enrolled. Dia and Elsie are quite the duo. They...

- Angela J

Paige's Place In-home Daycare

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 and nurturing atmosphere and does...

- Care member

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.

Drop-in daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA

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


Peace Tree Learning

Peace Tree Learning

15 Fairfield, Foothill Ranch, CA

State licensed, home daycare in a loving, play-based environment! serving ages 6 months - 6 years My name is Maria and I am an experienced and qualified, Infant CPR trained preschool teacher. I love children and I am opening my home to provide a safe and fun learning experience. I love art and all...

Little Things Early Preschool

Little Things Early Preschool

1 Rue Monet, Foothill Ranch, CA

At Little Things, we strive to create a engaging, meaningful and joyful environment inspired by Play-based learning. Our program is a place where children can learn through doing, invent through making, and solve problems by working together. We focus on Social and Emotional development, while...

Lulu's Fun House

Lulu's Fun House

30 Montecilo, Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0

(11)

-Loving, nurturing and academic. -Park-like playground yard. -Infant/Toddler/School Age. (2 weeks-5yrs) -No Pets In home/yard. -Smoke Free Home. -8:00am-5:30pm. -Preschool play based program. Dear Future Parents, We would like to extend our warmest welcome to Lulu's Fun House. Thank you for...
5.0
"My daughter was at Lulus for 2.5 year and I couldn’t ask for a better experience. Ms N is kind and caring. I never had a doubt my daughter was safe and well cared for. If you’re looking for a small, in-home daycare, I’d highly recommend Lulus!!"

Care member


Foothill Ranch KinderCare

Foothill Ranch KinderCare

26462 Towne Centre, Foothill Ranch, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

I have worked with children of all ages for over 6 years now. I have two children of my own, a 5 year old son and a 5 month old girl. I work on Sundays at our church in Irvine in the child care program as well. I have many references, can provide a flawless background check and I am CPR/first aid...

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
"Dia and her staff are fantastic. My two year old daughter always loves going to daycare. They do great activities with the kids, hold fun events for holidays and birthdays, and help my daughter to continue her growth and learning. We know the kids here are safe,...

Brandon M.


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
"Paige is an absolute blessing and couldn't ask for anyone better to be part of our son's world. She is the best! I'm a first time mom, so as you can imagine all types of questions, concern's, hesitation takes place when looking for childcare. From the time my son...

Jessica L


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.


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
"Nicole is absolutely wonderful and an excellent caretaker! She is extremely professional. As a parent, we have her app which allows us to see everything from diaper changes to snacks and lunches. She even sends multiple pics of their activities throughout the day....

Monica W.


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
"Just dropped off our 13 month old for his first day of daycare and--as first time parents--we couldn't be more at ease to have him in Ms. May's care. The process of finding the right daycare has been a long one, but we were immediately impressed with Ms. May. She...

Nancy S.


Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

Irvine Learning Tree Child Daycare

16 Goldenbush, Irvine, CA

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Learning Tree Child Daycare! We are currently accepting applications for children ages 12 weeks up to 4 years old. We are a licensed daycare provider located in Central Irvine in Orange County. We are focused on serving our neighbors in nearby cities of Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna...
5.0
"Rostana has been taking care of my daughter since she was a few months old. She's very nurturing, kind, and makes delicious healthy food for her. The daycare is kept very clean, and Rostana keeps her very busy with lots of developmentally appropriate toys and...

Fatima D.


Tania's Home Family Child Care

Tania's Home Family Child Care

5102 Doanoke Ave, Irvine, CA

5.0

(11)

Tania's Family Child Care. Tania's Family Child Care is an home child care that accepts ages 6 weeks through 3 years old. We currently follow all the COVID-19 Guidelines provided by the State and the Licensing Department. About Miss Tania: Miss Tania has over 12 years of experience of...
5.0
"We started at Tania's daycare in November 2020. We were fairly new to California with no friends or family and needed care for our 9-month-old as we transitioned back to office work. Of the 5 daycares we toured, Tania's was the best choice by far. Her facility was...

Care member


Paradise Kids

Paradise Kids

14801 Sumac Ave, Irvine, CA

5.0

(9)

Paradise Kids daycare is a licensed in-home child-care facility in a safe community located in Irvine, CA. I am available Monday through Friday from 8Am to 5 Pm, and am very dedicated and loving towards children and enjoy teaching and playing with them. Education is very important and I work with...
5.0
"My first born has been attending since he was 9 months old and my second born since he was 3 months old. My oldest is 4 now and my youngest 20 months. My oldest has learned so much from school and they touch on a range of topics from healthy food groups, different...

Care member


Early Learner Montessori Home

Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory, Irvine, CA

5.0

(7)

Our genuine concern and deep respect for the children in our care is the driving force behind our outstanding Montessori program where children are able to grow and thrive knowing that they are loved and cared for in a predictable, structured, and safe environment. We look forward to partnering...
5.0
"My son started the Montessori last August. He settled in very quickly and the teachers were very friendly and cooperative.Ms Denese really wants the child to flourish and learn as much as they can during their time there.She communicates very well and shares your...

Care member


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


Ladybugs Daycare

Ladybugs Daycare

100 Bariton, Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

5.0
"Maryam, the owner of the Ladybugs daycare is such a kind, loving, caring and professional person. She takes her time and is very patient with kids. She also keep her daycare very clean and sanitary. She use interesting, exciting, toys and learning tools to...

Roj J


Irvine Home Daycare

Irvine Home Daycare

456 Chorus, Irvine, CA

5.0

(4)

I think you will be excited to learn what I provide My name is Maryam and I am a longtime resident of Irvine. I have a large child-safe home and am an experienced professional in the field of child care and more importantly, I LOVE what I do. I am licensed by the State of California and certified...
5.0
"Oh my goodness, we are so grateful that we found Maryam and her wonderful daycare! We needed to find a daycare for our three-month son and we looked around so many places in Irvine. We looked at church day cares, in-home daycare, nannies, you name it. Nothing felt...

Ramona S.


Katie's Daycare

Katie's Daycare

24625 Creekview Dr., Laguna Hills, CA

4.8

(23)

If you're looking for a small in-home daycare, then Katie's Daycare is for you. Our name is Donna and my twin sister is Yvonne and we grew up with our mother running a day care for 30+ years and we are very excited to start our own business to continue the experience we've gained from her. We are...
5.0
"We cannot say enough good things about Donna and Yvonne and their daycare! They took care of our two boys from 5 months old and did an incredible job. They are caring, reliable, communicative, dedicated and treated our kids like their own. As working parents it...

Care member


Danika's Home Childcare

Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista, Irvine, CA

4.6

(17)

I have over 25 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the...
5.0
"Danika has been watching our son for a year now and we absolutely love how she is with him and how quickly she was able to accommodate our needs as they changed multiple times throughout the year. I would definitely recommend her to anyone."

Ashleigh R.


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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Foothill Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.