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Recent family child care reviews in Ladera Ranch, CA

Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

5.0

We randomly came across Buzy Kidz in our daycare search and are so happy that we found it! Our daughter has been there for over a year now and she loves it. All of the staff are super friendly and personable, I highly recommend Buzy Kidz!

- Care member

Lake Forest Family Daycare

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 enclosed backyard for outdoor...

- Min

Sunrise Children's Center

5.0

Miss Sunny is amazing! She takes great pride in her work and dedicates her time and energy in educating our children. I have both my children attending and I love it. They love going to school as well. I'm very happy.

- Lucy M

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

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

5.0

The BEST Daycare in Orange County!! Lisa's Daycare is the most loving, welcoming, incredible daycare I have ever taken my kid to. She does crafts with the kids everyday and I have a box at home of all of the wonderful school projects she has done with them. She takes them swimming during the summer...

- Camberlyn M.

Family child care in Ladera Ranch, CA

Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

Siepideh Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare

25212 Monte Verde Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA

4.7

(13)

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 30years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado. After 15 years teaching...
5.0
"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.


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


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
"Miss Sunny is amazing! She takes great pride in her work and dedicates her time and energy in educating our children. I have both my children attending and I love it. They love going to school as well. I'm very happy."

Lucy M


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
"One if the only people who I can trust taking care of my baby. She is very helpful and committed."

Mehrdad


Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

4.8

(20)

I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 15 years taking care of infants and toddlers. we learn, play and grow through all developmental stages with fun interaction with other kids and myself in a loving family home atmosphere using...
5.0
"The BEST Daycare in Orange County!! Lisa's Daycare is the most loving, welcoming, incredible daycare I have ever taken my kid to. She does crafts with the kids everyday and I have a box at home of all of the wonderful school projects she has done with them. She...

Camberlyn M.


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.


Playfuldays Childcare

Playfuldays Childcare

25 Ericson Way, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(9)

* We are conveniently located in Laguna Hills, just a few minutes to the I 5 and the 73. * My operating hours are 7:00AM to 5:30PM, Monday thru Friday. *Specially designed, indoor play/preschool room. * Beautiful park like setting, for outdoor play area. * Custom made patio room, for outdoor...
5.0
"There aren't enough good things I can say about Katrina at Playful Days. We were first with Liz who then retired and Katrina took over. Our daughter has flourished at Playful Days. She learns shapes, letters, numbers, colors, spanish and plays with her friends all...

Kelly C.


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.


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


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
"Such a wonderful daycare for our son. We are glad to have found a daycare where we know our child is well taken care of, happy and safe."

Elizabeth L.


OC Playschool

OC Playschool

Via Viento, Mission Viejo, CA

4.2

(5)

The first five years of a child's life are the most crucial for the development of their mental, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills. Children learn about the world around them through play. When offered developmentally appropriate activities, opportunities for discovery and...
5.0
"We love OC Playschool! Our son, now in kindergarten, started attending when he was about 2.5. Prior to Playschool, he was in a daycare center. After we made the switch to Playschool, we immediately noticed a difference in his behavior! He learned how to better...

Holly G


Best Baby Daycare Irvine

Best Baby Daycare Irvine

205 Cherrybrook Lane, Irvine, CA

5.0

(1)

BEST BABY DAYCARE Irvine has an Opening for a Newborn Infant! Age 6 weeks to 3 months of age. Please call 949-861-8125 for a personal interview and tour of beautifully designed and decorated nursery facility. This is a cozy, sweet, safe and clean home daycare in great Oakcreek neighborhood of...
5.0
"My Husband & I recently signed up our 3 moths old son to start Best Baby Daycare. Our son has been attending Best Baby Daycare for two weeks now and we are very pleased with the tender loving care Miriam provides our son while also attending to the three other...

Ingrid E.


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.


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 met with several home daycare providers and toured so many larger daycare businesses before I found Pari. None of the others felt like the right fit for us. The second I found her I knew she was "the one." The other feedback here on care.com were what made me...

Kelly D.


Katie's Daycare

Katie's Daycare

24625 Creekview Dr., Laguna Hills, CA

4.8

(24)

If you're looking for a small in-home daycare, then Katie's Daycare is for you. Our name is Donna and my twin sister is Yvonne and we grew up with our mother running a day care for 30+ years and we are very excited to start our own business to continue the experience we've gained from her. We are...
5.0
"Yvonne and Donna cared for our son for 2 years and we were so appreciative of how much love and attention they gave him. He thrived at Katie’s daycare and we couldn’t be happier with them. I would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a small and warm...

Care member


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.


LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL

LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL

27111 ALISO CREEK ROAD # 100, ALISO VIEJO, CA

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(4)

Little Big Preschool in Aliso Viejo in Orange County, CA seeks to provide affordable and quality childcare for children between the ages of 2-6. We are a school that cares about children’s physical, cognitive, and social emotional development. The teachers of this program strive to learn about the...
5.0
"Little big preschool has been such a transformative experience for our daughter. She has grown intellectually and emotionally. She looks forward to learning and fully prepared for her next step of kindergarten. We are so grateful for little big! "

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.


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
"Bliss Home Daycare is truly top notch. We feel so lucky to have found Nikki (Owner)! Our son has been going since she was 10 mos old and he gets nothing but love there! It is truly a family atmosphere and Nikki treats all the kids as if they were her own. She does...

Amy


Playmates A Wee Care Club

Playmates A Wee Care Club

27281 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA

4.0

(4)

We are Orange County's only state licensed provider of child care that gives parents the flexibility of hourly billing, evening hours and weekend hours. At Playmates our motto is: "Where kids can be kids and parents can be carefree." We care for children from the ages of 2 to 12. Please visit our...
5.0
"This is the most amazing, back-up last minute hourly care daycare and very attentive to all kids. This a family run daycare and they always have fun activities for the kids. Holidays they do special events or Friday nights they make it fun so us parents can have...

Rashell T


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