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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

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.

Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

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. I highly recommend!!!

- Monica W.

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 son has been going to Ms B for almost two years now. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall and I am still more than happy with his progress and with his preschool experience. He loves Ms B and she played a huge role in his love of preschool. He has...

Jessica H


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

-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...

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
"I have been with Paige now 2 years and I can't say enough how much we love her, and the environment my daughter is in. She comes home so happy and can't wait to always go back. I just had another baby this past December and can not wait to start her at Paige's too."

Ashton W.


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
"Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows COVID guidelines and wears a mask. Her home is set up like a preschool with plenty of educational toys and an...

Min


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
"She has been my good neighbor for 20 years. We have raised our children together. She and her husband are loving, responsible members of the community. Excellent and friendly place for any child."

Linda M.


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
"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


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
"Maryam is very kind and loves children! My girls and son are always excited to be around her. I feel confident that my kids are in good hands each time I drop them off. I'm always able to concentrate at other things or activities without any fear!"

Seun O.


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.


Abc Daycare

Abc Daycare

14 Lilac, Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

Hello Neighbors, I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years. I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate. I've previously held a CDA (Child Development...
5.0
"My son loves this daycare. He looks forward to going everyday and is so excited to see Ms Kim. My son was an extremely picky eater but since attending this daycare, he eats almost everything! Love that this daycare also provides breakfast and lunch as well as...

Gloria T.


Best Baby Daycare Irvine

Best Baby Daycare Irvine

205 Cherrybrook Lane, Irvine, CA

5.0

(1)

BEST BABY DAYCARE Irvine has an Opening for a Newborn Infant! Age 6 weeks to 3 months of age. Please call 949-861-8125 for a personal interview and tour of beautifully designed and decorated nursery facility. This is a cozy, sweet, safe and clean home daycare in great Oakcreek neighborhood of...
5.0
"My Husband & I recently signed up our 3 moths old son to start Best Baby Daycare. Our son has been attending Best Baby Daycare for two weeks now and we are very pleased with the tender loving care Miriam provides our son while also attending to the three other...

Ingrid E.


Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

23892 Via Astorga, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(2)

Hello families ~ Busy Lil Bees preschool and daycare is a small licensed in-home daycare that offers a preschool program. The goal of Busy Lil Bees is to nurture the child's emotional, intellectual, social and physical development all in the comfort of a home setting. A little bit about...
5.0
"I feel so lucky to have found Busy lil bees daycare/preschool for my son, who is 2 yrs old. The transition to a new daycare for me was a bit overwhelming but Sheila made every effort to make sure it went smoothly. She was great at keeping my son's normal daily...

Megan T.


Itty Bitty B's Play School

Itty Bitty B's Play School

560 Cardiff, Irvine, CA

5.0

(1)

As a mom of two, I understand what it feels like to leave your little one. You want to have the best care and not a worry in the world. At Itty Bitty B's Play School we offer a safe, clean learning environment. We have an intimate Play School, to ensure maximum attention to your child. We use mother...
5.0
"We recently interviewed and selected Itty Bitty B to care for our two children ages 4 months and 3 years. We are so impressed with Miss Brianne's knowledge and understanding of the emotional and educational needs of our children. Her facility is immaculate and...

Margaret C.


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