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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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

Bright Childcare

5.0

Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first daycare closed, and honestly it was the best thing that could have happened to us. She provides a warm, loving, and supportive environment that our...

- Stephanie 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.

Normandale

5.0

t to be educational. We went to several places and I left crying I could not imagine leaving my son to go back to work, then we found Normandale! They are Montessori based daycare it was very organized, clean, and they were passionate about their work. R. started here when he was 6 months old and...

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Laguna Niguel Maya Daycare

5.0

So grateful we found Maya to watch our daughter. This was our first time putting our child in the care of someone else and we couldn't be more pleased with the environment. As new parents she gave us peace of mind knowing our daughter is in good hands. She has made many friends there and enjoys...

- Mary

Drop-in daycares in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Miss Iris' Home Daycare

Miss Iris' Home Daycare

29327 Edgewood Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Finding the right childcare provider is one of the most important decisions as a parent. You not only need to make sure you find a safe and loving environment, but also a place that will stimulate his/her mind and prepare him/her for preschool. We want our children to learn manners and practice...

I am a helpful and enthusiastic individual with about 20 years of nursing background and I love to work with children. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have taken care of my sister's baby and my grandchildren for more than 3 years and would love to help other families and babysit...

Little Seeds Daycare

32462 Spyglass Court, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Safe, Clean, Positive Environment for your little one to make new friends, learn about themselves and the exciting world around them. My home daycare operates on a traditional preschool schedule that provides consistency that all children crave. A small group allows the children to feel comfortable...

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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.


Bright Childcare

Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood, Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0

(23)

Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will...
5.0
"My three children have all gone to Ms. Mariam for child care, and we have been so lucky to have her in our life. My oldest went to her from ages 2 until pre-K, and my twins started with her when they were less than a year old, and are still with her once a week at...

Danelle T.


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.


Normandale

Normandale

Vista, Lake Forest, CA

4.9

(32)

Welcome to Normandale Family Child Care! We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth. We will encourage learning through reading, writing,...
5.0
"We are forever grateful for Normandale Family Childcare. My son has gone there since he was 14 months and has grown into an independent young 3 year old. His daily skills such as getting dressed, picking up after himself, potty training and play, far exceeded the...

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Laguna Niguel Maya Daycare

Laguna Niguel Maya Daycare

24191 Rue De Gauguin, Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0

(11)

This is Mahshid. Thank you for interest in my childcare program. Daycare is open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. - I have a Licensed child care State Of California. - I have certified Health & Safety, CPR, First Aid. - Years of childcare experience I am a mother of 1 girl. I can...
5.0
"We love Maya Daycare! Our baby girl loves going everyday and smiles for Mahshid each morning during drop off. Maya Daycare is clean - something I was very particular about having my baby during the pandemic. Mahshid prepares healthy foods for my little girl and...

Gia


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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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.


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
"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...

Angela J


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


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
"Rockinghorse was our childcare provider for our two children over four years. Our children received quality care in this safe, clean, and calm environment where they made friends. Rockinghorse provided healthy food, and maintained a healthy environment. The care...

Kim F.


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.


Sepideh A. Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

Sepideh A. Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA

4.7

(12)

My background is in child development and psychology. I have my Teaching License and I have my daycare license through CA Department of Education, Sacramento. I have been in this business for more than 22 years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado. After 15 years...
5.0
"As a first time mom, I was so apprehensive and worried about finding a daycare that we were comfortable with. We had many daycare tours including large daycare centers, but couldn't find the right one. Because, throughout the tours, most daycares emphasized on...

Marcelo B.


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...

Little Gems Day Care

Little Gems Day Care

25111 Barents, Laguna Hills, CA

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...

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,...

Millie's Daycare

Millie's Daycare

25582 Pacific Crest Drive, Mission Viejo, CA

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...

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