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Family child care in Ladera Ranch, CA

Poppy Community Preschool

Poppy Community Preschool

26 Wood Barn, Ladera Ranch, CA

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Mission Statement: Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Poppy Community Preschool partners with children, families, and the Ladera Ranch and surrounding communities to provide an inquiry-based education for young learners. Teachers and children co-construct their learning experience through...
Larissa Family Child Care

Larissa Family Child Care

15 Sklar St, Ladera Ranch, CA

Thanks for visiting! We hope you can find everything you need. Larissa Tobar Family Child Care is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations and the child needs. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:

Child care

In-Home daycare

Preschool

Independent Services

Independent Services

8 Heavenly Isle, Ladera Ranch, CA

About Me: My name is Diana Moreno and I am the owner of Nana's Daycare. I am a licensed childcare provider and have had experience with childcare for over 15 years. My previous experience has come from one on one childcare as well as assisting in a large daycare setting. My at home daycare caters...

Mama Pari's Child Care

70 Sklar St Apt 606, Ladera Ranch, CA

Mama Pari's Child Care with License# 304312804, who has 30 years experienced to take care of children in all ages, provides clean & safe environment , Hot meals & snack, Music & movement, story time. Teaching Art & Craft activity by professional Artist. Help kids with their homework and the other...

Kids Corner

21 Red Leaf, Ladera Ranch, CA

My name is Stephanie and I am the owner of Kids Corner, In-Home Child Care. I am located in Ladera Ranch, California. I attended San Diego State University where I pursued a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies. Additionally, I went on to receive my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in Elementary...
Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit , LAKE FOREST, CA

State license verified

5.0

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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,...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:

Child care

"Harsh S ★★★★★ ★★★★★ You cannot go wrong here - this is truly a 'family' childcare where your child will just go to an extended family of Normandale Family Childcare. The teachers, Miss Mina, Miss Maryam and others are simply amazing and will truly care for your...

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Sunshine Daycare

Sunshine Daycare

22175 Debra Street, LAKE FOREST, CA

Starting at $1400/mo

Healthy foods and snacks provided. Early learning and education programs offered. Safe and fun environment!
Philosophy: International, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature, Academic
"Sunshine Daycare has been a wonderful place for our 2-year-old son, A., over the past year. The nurturing environment provided by the staff has significantly contributed to his early development. He has grown socially, learning to interact and play with other...

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Shining Stars Home Daycare

Shining Stars Home Daycare

27091 Via San Diego, Mission Viejo, CA

State license verified

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...
"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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Mind Builder At The Hills

Mind Builder At The Hills

25052 Mawson Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

State license verified

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....
"I have 20 years of childcare experience. I highly recommend Mind Builder At The Hills Child Care Center. The center is clean and the staff and teacher are caring and loving. Faye Abri"

Faye A.

Normandale

Normandale

Vista, Lake Forest, CA

State license verified

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,...
"We loved taking our daughter here!! The teachers are so loving and caring and our daughter felt so safe here. Although she was only enrolled for a short time because we relocated out of the area, our daughter learned so much and we really watched her blossom from...

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Bright Childcare

Bright Childcare

29832 Hiddenwood, Laguna Niguel, CA

State license verified

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...
"My family is so thankful for Ms. Mariam & Ms. Iris! My 2 children have been going to Ms. Mariam's daycare for the last 5 years, since they were just babies. She has taken care of them like they are her own. Both children love her and Ms. Iris and truly enjoy...

Melissa R.

ABC Daycare

ABC Daycare

Manzanares, Mission Viejo, CA

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 &...
"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.

Abc Daycare

Abc Daycare

14 Lilac, Irvine, CA

State license verified

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...
"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.

Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

23892 Via Astorga, Mission Viejo, CA

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...
"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.

Lake Forest Family Daycare

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

State license verified

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...
"Just dropped off our 13 month old for his first day of daycare and--as first time parents--we couldn't be more at ease to have him in Ms. May's care. The process of finding the right daycare has been a long one, but we were immediately impressed with Ms. May. She...

Nancy S.

Sepideh A. Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

Sepideh A. Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA

State license verified

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...
"My daughter has been going to Buzy Kidz with Miss Sepi since she was 5 months old and she will be 4 in May of this year. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and operations at Buzy Kidz. My daughter is flourishing both socially and educationally and is...

Veltria R.

Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc

18 San Gabriel, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

State license verified

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...
"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.

Ginger Jones

Ginger Jones

18 Columbine, Dove Canyon, CA

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...
"Ginger cares for my second child and I wish I knew her for my first one. She gives excellent care and is so thorough with communication and updates. I love that my daughter is so happy with her and the other little ones. The kids are well fed with the healthiest...

Natalie D.

Irvine Home Daycare

Irvine Home Daycare

456 Chorus, Irvine, CA

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...
"Maryam is incredibly loving and caring with my son. Her daycare has a nice warm environment where my toddler feels safe and loved. Not only is this a safe place but also an environment where my son can develop and prepare for preschool. Maryam is also a great...

Alla L.

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Recent family child care reviews in Ladera Ranch, CA

Normandale Family Childcare

5.0

Our daughter started with Normandale when she was 4 months and is now 3 years old. For the last 3 years Ms Maryam and Ms Mina have been so loving, caring, patient and treat her as if she was their family. They take time to help each child complete art projects and learn, our daughter has learned the...

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Sunshine Daycare

5.0

Sunshine Daycare is an amazing daycare. When we were looking to put our daughter in daycare I was very nervous. This was my first time looking for one and I had no idea what I was doing. When we walked into Sunshine Daycare all my worries went away. The staff was wonderful and sweet. I could tell...

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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...

- Care member

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

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...

- Care member

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