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Recent family child care reviews in Lake Forest, CA

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...

- Care member

Ginger Jones

5.0

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 organic foods. (better than my own...

- Natalie D.

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

Orange Kids

5.0

Roya is honestly the best. After enrolling our son, I was impressed with how quickly she bonded with him. Every time I dropped him off, he was happy to see her and every time I picked him up, he was happy. It felt like dropping him off with a family member every morning, I just knew he would be in...

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Tarina Child Care

5.0

i highly recommended this day care to everyone who has kids and so worry for finding good place for their kids they are so nice and kind with children and this the only one day care that they have homemade food and they are super clean and i really appreciate for everyone who works there my baby 3...

- Helia

Family child care in Lake Forest, CA

A To Z Home Daycare

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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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
"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.


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
"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...

Mary


Orange Kids

Orange Kids

117 Treehouse, Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment. Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and...
5.0
"Roya is honestly the best. After enrolling our son, I was impressed with how quickly she bonded with him. Every time I dropped him off, he was happy to see her and every time I picked him up, he was happy. It felt like dropping him off with a family member every...

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Tarina Child Care

Tarina Child Care

College Park Area, Irvine, CA

5.0

(15)

I have years of experience in child care in Orange County. I am a parent myself for 16 years and i will take care of your children as if they were one of my own. I have created a safe and fun environment for my children under my care. I am providing a safe friendly caring environment for our...
5.0
"We love this place! Both of my kids have gone there for years and always come home with a smile on their face because of all the fun activities there. Everybody there really loves kids and you can tell!"

Liz R.


CHAI TOTS CHABAD OF IRVINE

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.


Kiddos Daycare

Kiddos Daycare

2 Calle Ranchera, RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

5.0

(5)

Hey families, my name is Aleyda. I have over 20 years of experience in providing home daycare services. I am licensed in CA with an associates degree in administration and training in pediatric CPR/First Aid. At Kiddos Daycare, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, safe, and stimulating...
5.0
"Aleyda genuinely enjoys caring for children. She will spend quality time with them, teach them, and ensure they’re enjoying themselves. At the end of the day she will give you a full report of what was done, how they behaved, and any suggestions to help."

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Paradise Kids

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
"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...

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Happy Angels Haven

Happy Angels Haven

25291 Barents Street, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(20)

Happy Angels Haven, located in Laguna Hills, is just three blocks from 5 & 405 freeway, and just two easy turns to reach me on Alicia Parkway. Parents like a quick pick-up and drop-off, and so we work tirelessly to make everything as convenient as possible. We offer an inviting, fun-loving,...
5.0
"Mrs Alvi is amazing! My daughter has been in her daycare for about a year absolutely loves her. Mrs Alvi is very warm with the children and takes the time to really teach them. My daughter was a little delayed in her speech and today you would never know it. We're...

Jada D.


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
"We love Little Big and Miss Sarah! My daughter has shown a lot of improvement in so many areas in the last 10 months of going here. Miss Sarah is awesome with the kids, incredibly patient and kind. This was our first child care/school experience for our daughter...

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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...

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Care 4 Kids Tustin

Care 4 Kids Tustin

2684 Brand Drive, TUSTIN, CA

Starting at $1670/mo

5.0

(15)

At Care for K.I.D.S. you will have piece of mind while your child is in our care. Your little one will learn, play, socialize, discover, create, build, engineer, imagine, wonder, and enjoy their time spent here. His or Her critical thinking, problem solving, sensory and motor skills will be...
5.0
"We have known Ms. Mayra for about 8 years now. She took care of both my babies and I don’t know how we could have survived those first few years without her. Her hands-on approach really made my kids feel safe and cared for. She always has fun and interesting...

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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
"Dia and her staff are fantastic. My two year old daughter always loves going to daycare. They do great activities with the kids, hold fun events for holidays and birthdays, and help my daughter to continue her growth and learning. We know the kids here are safe,...

Brandon M.


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.


Itsy Bitsy Daycare

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
"Ms. Yesica at Itsy Bitsy Daycare is simply the best. We moved to Irvine in the middle of the pandemic and were seeking care for our children, ages 1 and 3 years old. We must have unknowingly saved the best for last! I had interviewed three other daycare providers...

Torie G.


Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

Viv Shining Star Family Daycare

858 Hayes, Irvine, CA

5.0

(7)

Infant and Toddler Program Healthy snacks & home cooked meals. Creative activities including ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, and arts & crafts. Circle time, story time, songs, music & dance. Learning programs which provide education in early child development. Safe...
5.0
"Viv is the best! She has been caring for my 2 children (4&7) for over a couple years and my kids love her. She is more like family then a childcare provider. Having worked with children myself, I know that it takes so much more then just babysitting, she looks at...

Chanel A


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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EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

1091 BRYAN AVE., TUSTIN, CA

Starting at $1020/mo

5.0

(1)

Edgewood Academy – Where there is a Love for Learning! Preschool – Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten Edgewood PrePrimary Academy has a 65 year history of local teaching. We proudly offer education for children, aged 2½ through kindergarten. Each child comes to us with a natural curiosity and...
5.0
"They provided a great foundation both socially and academically for our daughter."

Joanna G.


Danika's Home Childcare

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
"Danika started to take care my baby when he was 5Months Old. I am a first time mom and did all my daycare visits and glad that we found her. She's really sweet and caring to my baby, My baby never had a diaper rash under her care.I like it when they do outdoor...

R. B


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.


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Ratings for Lake Forest, CA family child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.1 / 5

Family Child Care in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.