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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Orange, CA

Paradise Kids

5.0

Our two children have attended Paradise Kids since they were 14 and 4 months old. They are currently 3 years old and 11 months old. Marjan and Ms. Niharika are absolute angels. Although it can be difficult to let others care for your children, we have no reservations about the care Marjan and Ms....

- Care member

A To Z Home Daycare

5.0

Our family feels so lucky to have Rene as our kids’ caregiver. She is caring, loving, and truly amazing at what she does. Our kids adore her and look forward to their time with her every day. It’s such a comfort to know they are in such a warm and nurturing environment. We couldn’t ask for a better...

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My Happy Days Child Care

5.0

We love Mrs. Denise! My son was at Happy Days Daycare for almost a year before Covid-19 lead us to take him out as I lost my job. I would still have him there if I hadn't been laid off. She is the most kind hearted person who genuinely loves all her kids. She connects with the parents and updates...

- Kendra B.

Early Learner Montessori Home

5.0

Ms. Denise has been wonderful with our kid as he spent around 1 year here. The teachers here have really worked hard in preparing my kid for the kindergarten in Aug. I would highly recommend Early Learner Montessori Home as a starting point for children as they transition into kindergarten. The...

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Ellie's Daycare

5.0

Eli has watched our son full time since he was 9 months old. Her demeanor and care are shown with how much our son loves daycare. It's a huge blessing to know that your child is being loved and cared for and having the best time with friends. We are grateful everyday for the referral and look...

- Erika R.

Drop-in daycares in Orange, CA

Paradise Kids

14801 Sumac Ave, Irvine, CA

5.0

(10)

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...

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A To Z Home Daycare

4056 Williwaw Dr, Irvine, CA

5.0

(1)

My philosophy as a teacher and a caregiver is to provide a safe, loving, and educational environment. I believe that the first five years are essential in a child's life. LEARNING: I will foster a learning environment by providing: - learning through sensory and educational toys - educational...
5.0
"Our family feels so lucky to have Rene as our kids’ caregiver. She is caring, loving, and truly amazing at what she does. Our kids adore her and look forward to their time with her every day. It’s such a comfort to know they are in such a warm and nurturing...

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My Happy Days Child Care

5801 Abraham Ave, Westminster, CA

5.0

(12)

Welcome to My Happy Days Childcare. I am a licensed professional child care provider. Our family daycare home offers a safe and supportive learning environment for infants and all children. We help prepare your children for school readiness. Your kids will enjoy fresh air and outdoor play with a...
5.0
"Both my children have attended Helping Hands for the last 9 years! (My daughter 9 years) and my son for the last 5. There is NO better daycare . Lee is amazing and treats the children as if they were here own. I am beyond grateful for Lee and her team."

Margie H.


Early Learner Montessori Home

7 Hickory, Irvine, CA

5.0

(8)

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
"We really appreciate the care Ms Denise and her family provided for my daughter. We feel very luck to have someone like Ms Denise with patience, inspiration, enthusiastic, and most importantly love. My 3 year old loves to go Ms Denise house, and learn so much...

Difei M


Ellie's Daycare

Woodbridge Area, Irvine, CA

5.0

(7)

I provide daycare services for kids of all ages at my home in Irvine. I am licensed and I have been working in a childcare for over 8 years. I have had experience in babysitting for 8 years and more. I offer homemade food and healthy snacks to all children with parent permission. I provide indoor...
5.0
"Eli took care of my 6 week old son for several months. She provide a nice clean home daycare with lots of toys. Hours were also good. She took good care of my child on a daily basis."

Paula S.


Itsy Bitsy Daycare

12 Columbine, Irvine, CA

4.5

(8)

**INFANT OPENINGS AVAILABLE** Details regarding the daycare are listed below. LIC # 304312876. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages accepted: 0-4 years old. I am State Licensed, Pediatrics C.P.R. & First Aid Certified, Educated in Early Childhood Studies. I provide a...
5.0
"My daughter has been at Itsy Bitsy Daycare for a year and a half now. We transitioned to Itsy Bitsy Daycare when my daughter was 11 months old and have never regretted it. Ms. Yesica truly cares for all her children. She is warm and loving, and provides structure...

Jocelyn L.


Happy Hearts Preschool & Child Care

706 W. Lamark Dr, Anaheim, CA

5.0

(2)

We are open 24/5 days a week. We accepting newborn to 5 years old. Our goal is to provide tender love and care for our wonderful angels. We provide the children with warm meals, including breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. We motivate the children with fun yet highly educational activities that...
5.0
"This is an incredible Day Care. My daughter has learned so much she is way ahead of other kids her age.Edie who owns Happy Hearts is the sweetest most caring woman I know. I feel so good when I leave my daughter in the morning knowing she is in incredible hands. I...

Carol


24/7 Toyland Heaven Daycare

413 W. Curie, Santa Ana, CA

5.0

(3)

Toyland Heaven is NOT your traditional home Daycare. We understand the difficulties of balancing the demands of work, life and child care. That's why Toyland Heaven Daycare is very dedicated to also helping parents with non-traditional schedules. If you need child care during the nights, weekends,...
5.0
"I love Toyland Daycare and so does my son Phoenix! I've been using them for over a year now and they maintain such a professional, clean, fun and warm environment for my son. They are constantly doing fun activities that my son raves about every time I pick him....

Kimberly C


CHAI TOTS CHABAD OF IRVINE

5010 BARRANCA PARKWAY, IRVINE, CA

5.0

(1)

For over 40 years, our pre-school has been offering the joy of Judaism with the warmth of family and community in a safe and loving environment. Our progressive child-centered curriculum offers individual attention, emotional and physical growth for each child. Our highly trained and...
5.0
"Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!"

Jared & Ariella C.


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
"We drive 45 minutes round trip at pick up and drop off just so we can feel safe knowing our daughter is with Danika instead of choosing a closer location. At no point have I ever worried about her or felt anything short of confident in Danika's abilities. Our...

Atondo


Shari Care

21 San Leon, Irvine, CA

5.0

(4)

Shari Care provided services from Monday through Friday from 07:30am-5:30 pm. I have 10 years of experience with the child care community, including working at a daycare facility. Children will receive all three meals with snacks and a fun and safe environment to grow and develop. I, Shari the...
5.0
"My son has been with Shari Care since he was 5 months old. Her home daycare environment has created a home-away-from-home for my son. The way she loves and nurtures the kids as her own, and her attention to detail, it is no wonder that there are times when he...

Ivorina K.


Astrid Daycare

1310 N Lighthouse Ln, Anaheim, CA

5.0

(1)

We have all Social Service programs; CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA; CalWork's; etc. We offer transportation from home or school. Hablamos español. (909) 600-3913 (562) 253-4134
5.0
"It is very nice place, safety and clean, also they speak Spanish."

Ricardo G


Catalina's Child Daycare

2501 N. Poplar St., Santa Ana, CA

5.0

(5)

Located in the beautiful and safe community of Casa De Santiago!! We are located in the perfect location where hardly any cars pass by! We have a clean, child safe, very well maintained home with spacious room and TONS of toys! We do daily learning activities (counting, ABC's, reading, etc.) and...
5.0
"Finding Catalina was the biggest blessing to our family. Working full time and trusting your kids with someone is tough but she loved our kids and took care of them like they were her own and made it so easy to leave them in her care each day. Our kids are in...

Amy F.


Kids Corner

38 Greenbough, Irvine, CA

5.0

(7)

An atmosphere of love and trust where children can grow to their fullest potential. Call to schedule an appointment
5.0
"I absolutely love this place.My son has been going here since he was 6 month and he is 2.5.The owner has been amazing .Not only is the staff nurturing, loving, attentive, and constantly keeping the kids engaged, but most importantly they genuinely care about the...

Kevint M.


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.


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
"We have had an amazing experience with Ms.Kim's ABC daycare. Our two son came in for pre-k and within days, it became their second home. This is BY FAR the best daycare we have ever seen. We felt so lucky to get my two son into this daycare. I believe Ms.Kim's...

Ivy G.


Ana's Home Daycare

110 Confederation Way, Irvine, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Ana. I am an experienced child care provider, located in West Irvine. I provide a warm, loving and nurturing home like setting environment. My daily focus is the well-being of your child and offering a clean and safe environment. My assistant has three years of experience working...
5.0
"Our son was 5 months when we put him in daycare with Anna and all I can say it was one of the best deciosins we've ever made! She is very good with children, very warm and understanding person. In a couple of weeks it will be 2 years since my son is in her care....

Apolonija A.


Little Stars Daycare

3997 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA

4.0

(3)

There is a need to find a Quality & Safe daycare when it is impossible for a parent to stay at home, and Little Stars Daycare is the right choice for your child or children. My daycare has a warm, loving, friendly, cheerful & educational atmosphere where your child will feel at home, happy & eager...
5.0
"If you want your child to be taken care of just like you would yourself, I'd say Shirin would fill in that role. Absolutely fantastic and complete peace of mind, period!"

Shoaib H.


Basque Kids Corner

612 S Basque Avenue, Fullerton, CA

5.0

(1)

Home daycare located in basque avenue Fullerton CA92833 Opening for two infants under 24 months Four children age of two years to four years old Two school ages children Facility license number 304313529 I have over ten years of experience as a teacher in Montessori schools.
5.0
"I had my daughter enrolled part time for more than a year. Ms inoka is really kind and excellent with the children. Montessori environment with clean and tidy place. I highly recommend ."

Iroshini J.


Charmsical Child Care

109 Goldenrod, Irvine, CA

5.0

(4)

Over 30 years experience with children. A safe and clean environment for your child to play, learn & grow! Highlights ~ Preschool curriculum ~ Pet friendly home/2 loving huskies ~ A safe place for your child to play, learn and grow ~ Building positive, meaningful friendships ~ Using teachable...
5.0
"I wish we had found Miss Jenean sooner! We went through 7 nannies in 18 months before we found her. She is absolutely incredible! Everything you see in the photos is a true representation of what the kids experience. They do learning activities, dancing, make gifts...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Orange, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.