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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.

Shining Stars Home Daycare

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 they were her own, the kiddos love her...

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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...

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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.

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 Mission Viejo, CA

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.


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...

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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.


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.


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.


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
"Ms. Sunny was my preschool teacher in 1996 and is now my daughter's preschool teacher. She is truly one of a kind, and my daughter has grown and learned so much from her. At previous daycares, we had weekly issues of kids biting, hiting, and scratching my daughter....

Carly


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.


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.


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...

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...

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...

Dailey Care

Dailey Care

23139 Los Alisos Blvd 387, Mission Viejo, CA

I am a child care specialist, providing childcare from my home. I provide the highest level of customized child care and attention to the children and families I serve. I recently became a new mom to a sweet baby girl. I'm a stay at home Mom and this is my means of income. I treat each child I care...

Amy's Rascal House

Amy's Rascal House

27682 Pasatiempo, Mission Viejo, CA


The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree

26311 Ibeza, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

Ensure that your child is safe and happy in a child care environment that is small, fun, educational and nurturing. Daily activities include but are not limited to: Arts & Crafts Circle Time Outdoor Physical Activity Alphabet and Numbers Free Play Stacking Blocks Coloring Music Story...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about the care Ruth has provided for my two children. She doesn't just watch over the children, she provides truly personalized, loving and individualized care for each child. She keeps them engaged in fun and educational activities...

Brad R.


Tina P

26516 Avenida Deseo, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(14)

Hi my name is Tina and I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching kids for over 8 years. I have been licensed for over 4 years. I have full time/part time openings. My hours are M-F 7am-6pm. My home is a safe loving environment where children can learn and grow through...
5.0
"I am so fortunate to have met Tina. When I was first looking for a daycare for my child, the first person I met with was Tina. I had a great feeling after interviewing with her and visiting her immaculate daycare. Not wanting to make a decision without looking...

Natalie K.


Nasali Academy

Nasali Academy

26521 Via Gorrion, Mission Viejo, CA

We are bilingual immersion program. I want your child to grow confident, emotionally and academically while having fun so they can have the best possible start from the very beginning. I get them ready for Kindergarten. Breakfast, snack, lunch and snack included in the program. Openings for 1 to 6...

Felisa's Home Family Childcare

Felisa's Home Family Childcare

27312 Osuna, Mission Viejo, CA

I am a small licensed family childcare in the city of Mission Viejo, CA I earned my bachelors degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks college and have 20 years experience in the early care education. I care for children as young as two months old until Kindergarten/ school age. I am...

Nini Daycare

Nini Daycare

21622 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA

I love working with children because it is so rewarding to watch them grow and prosper over time. I am very grateful to be able to contribute to their learning and development. Having a child of my own, I know just how important it is for the happiness, safety and well being of all children in my...

Rainbow Angels

Rainbow Angels

Santo Dr, Mission Viejo, CA

Our program is designed in a way that fulfills the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children. Our mission is to promote personal development, growth and creativity in a safe, happy environment based on kids individual abilities, personality and their respective needs. The...

The Children's Courtyard of Mission Viejo

The Children's Courtyard of Mission Viejo

27732 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo, 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...

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Ratings for Mission Viejo, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Mission Viejo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 58 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.