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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Ladera Ranch, CA

Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

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 schedule as close as possible while he...

- Megan T.

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.

Leeanne's Littles

5.0

My son loves his time here, and I love that I don't have to worry about him when I'm gone! She treats him as if he were one of her own kids.

- Emily L.

Mona Daycare

5.0

Mona has the biggest and the kindest heart! I entrusted her with my newborn son when he was 3-4mo old and I have never had any concerns or guilt about leaving my baby with someone other than myself! I know that when he's with Mona he is dry, clean, fed, loved, looked after and entertained! Mona's...

- Iva V

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 Ladera Ranch, CA

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've taken my daughter to Busy Lil Bees daycare multiple times now. It has been a wonderful experience. Shayla is great with my daughter. She is kind, patient and involved. She has tons of different crafts and activities for the kids to do at the house as well as a...

Jillian C.


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
"Millie's place is a high quality daycare. She offers many stimulating activities for the kids. I definitely recommend it !"

Lauren C.


Leeanne's Littles

Leeanne's Littles

26255 Las Flores Unit A, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

Leeanne's Littles is a State Licensed Daycare with a warm and caring atmosphere. We provide open areas for play, both inside and out, stations for art, music, and pretend play. Our main goal is to ensure every child feels comfortable while under our care. We want to help them develop socially, as...
5.0
"My son loves his time here, and I love that I don't have to worry about him when I'm gone! She treats him as if he were one of her own kids."

Emily L.


Mona Daycare

Mona Daycare

126 Encantado Cyn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0

(3)

Welcome to Mona Daycare, where your child's safety, happiness, and education are our top priorities. My name is Mona, and I am a licensed daycare provider who is certified in Health and Safety, CPR, and First Aid. I have been working with children since 2015 and established Mona Daycare in 2019 as a...
5.0
"Mona has the biggest and the kindest heart! I entrusted her with my newborn son when he was 3-4mo old and I have never had any concerns or guilt about leaving my baby with someone other than myself! I know that when he's with Mona he is dry, clean, fed, loved,...

Iva V


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 was very nervous about leaving my infant son with someone when I went back to work. I met with a few other home daycare providers, but after meeting Pari I knew she was the person I wanted my son to be with. Not only is she is warm and loving, she really cares...

Bekah B.


Ginger Jones

Ginger Jones

18 Columbine, Dove Canyon, CA

5.0

(3)

WELCOME! I own Rockinghorse Home Day Care which has been offering state licensed care to children 6 weeks to Pre-K in a small group environment. I believe: C...communication is essential; A...accomplishments in every stage of a child's life builds self-esteem; R...respect of each child's needs is...
5.0
"As first time parents, my husband and I had no idea of where to begin when looking for a day care for our 4 month old baby girl. When I first called Ginger on the phone, she gave me such great advice when looking for a daycare that served our needs (physically and...

Jennifer L.


Bliss

Bliss

28075 Tioga Ct., Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0

(8)

I provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow in. Your kids will spend the day laughing, dancing, singing, reaching developmental milestones, playing, creating, eating and napping. They will learn to be friends, to share, manners, sign language for better communication...
5.0
"I met Nikki (the owner) when I was looking for a day care for my four month old second child. I contacted several other places but felt most comfortable with Nikki. Luckily she chose us, too! The first day, I was nervous. But Nikki blew away my concerns by sending...

Ako B.


Little Gems Day Care

Little Gems Day Care

25111 Barents, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Little Gems Day Care, where three decades of childcare expertise meet a nurturing haven for your little ones. I'm Noushin R, and I bring over 30 years of dedicated experience to our warm and enriching environment. At Little Gems, we view each child as a unique gem, deserving of love and...
5.0
"Little Gems was the first daycare I sent my baby to at 5 months and once I met Ms. Nunu (Noushin), I felt that he would be in safe hands. Her sweet, calm and patient presence along with watching how happy Jayce is when he goes to daycare made me and my husband feel...

Care member


K For Kids Daycare

K For Kids Daycare

25882 Triton Court, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(14)

Updated January 2023 I have one immediate opening for a full time infant. I will have one opening June 1 for a full time infant. Please note that I am an INFANTS ONLY provider and I only take full time children under the age of 2. Hi! I've been a licensed daycare provider for over 34...
5.0
"K for Kids Daycare is the absolute best daycare we could've found for our daughter! Robin has a gift for working with children. Robin maintains a clean, safe, loving, and fun environment. Our little one gets lots of snuggles, trips to the park, healthy meals, and...

Kim S.


3238 - The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest

3238 - The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest

21772 Lake Forest Dr, LAKE FOREST, CA

At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will...

Aldana's Daycare

Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St, Lake Forest, CA

Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and special occasions Saturdays and Sundays. English and Spanish. Ages 0 to 10 years old. Superior care with love and patience. Educational activities that include ABC's, 123's, math, story time, music, dance, free play out/inside and much more. Potty...

Amy's Rascal House

Amy's Rascal House

27682 Pasatiempo, Mission Viejo, CA


Precious Ones Daycare

Precious Ones Daycare

27231 Galvez Ln., Mission Viejo, CA

I welcome you to stop by and take a tour of the daycare and see how we are rated with 5 STARS on Yelp! My goal is to provide the best care for your child and make you, the parent, as comfortable as possible about the environment your child will be in. I have many years of experience working with...

Wieczorek Family Daycare

Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace, Lake Forest, CA

Need childcare options for the potential changes in schools next year? Family Daycare now open in Lake Forest License #304313705 -Near El Toro/Portola -Ages 0-12 years -Transportation, educational supervision, and before and after school care available for Lake Forest Elementary students...

Nasali Daycare

Nasali Daycare

Via Gorrion, Mission Viejo, CA

Hello parents! I am an ECE graduate from Canada College with 7 years' experience caring and teaching children to get them ready for kindergarten. I come from Africa, I have lived in the USA for more than 10 years, and I am opening a brand new family childcare. In my daycare, I am going to...

6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

30722 Richard Reese Way, RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, 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,...

Little Tots' Family Daycare

Little Tots' Family Daycare

24731 Calle Tres Lomas, Lake Forest, CA

A fun and safe place for your child. Licensed home daycare. License # 304313162 I have experience working at a preschool, I am a mom of two. I love to take care of children, from new born (6 weeks) to 10 years old coming after school. New children will get first week free childcare. It's my...

Natalie's Nanny Agency

Natalie's Nanny Agency

85 Promesa Avenue, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

Natalie's Agency provides long-term in home childcare services to families throughout the Orange County, San Diego, LA, Inland Empire area. We accept applications from only the best qualified and most experienced nanny candidates seeking employment. These candidates are all thoroughly screened and...

Kiddo Kare

Kiddo Kare

26575 El Toboso, Mission Viejo, CA

Hello! I am a loving mom of 2 beautiful baby girls, ages 6 months & 16 months. I know firsthand how hard it is to go back to work after having a baby. I promise to give a loving, nurturing and safe environment for your little bundle of joy. Children should be spoiled with fun & love as long as...

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