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Kiddos Daycare
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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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
Tiny Bear Day Care, Llc
5.0
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. I highly recommend!!!
- Monica W.
Children's Choice Daycare
5.0
Valerie is a kind and compassionate provider. She providers a personalized and nurturing environment large day care services are unable to offer. My kids enjoyed the back yard activities, arts & crafts and the daily outings. Although we graduated from Children's Choice a year ago both my kids...
- Cara S.
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
Family child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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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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
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
"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.
Children's Choice Daycare
21095 Wood Hollow Lane, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello!
I have enjoyed caring for children in a small group environment for 18 years. I was state licensed, have current CPR, First Aid, training/education, and background clearances. I am now babysitting and senior care only.
After working in the corporate workplace for many years, I opened my...
5.0
"This child care provider has been taking care of my precious son, who is now 16 months old, for the last 9 months. She is wonderful. My son loves her and she loves him. The other children who are taken care of by her are happy there too and the other parents seem...
Vi T.
The Pea Pod
20 Santa Catrina, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Registered Nurse and mother of four offering quality care for children in a loving family home setting. Reviews on yelp!
Squirrely Daycare
11 Calle Albarda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
My Philosophy is I believe children should have fun! After all, even the experts agree that preschool age children learn most through play. Imaginative Play, music and movement, Outside Play, Science Experiments, Arts n Crafts, etc.
Hours are 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
I have drop-in, half day contracts, and...
Debbie's Daycare
34 San Mateo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
At Debbie's Daycare we are committed to your child's future. We provide your child with great learning experiences through our preschool and prekindergarten programs. There is a lot of one on one help at our preschool and prekindergarten classes. We have a fully qualified early childhood education...
Kristen's Kids In Home Child Care
2 Calle Estero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
My name is Kristen and I provide child care in my home.
I have years of experience with children both as a Nanny and a Child Care provider.
I have been licensed for 3 years.
I have my Bachelors Degree in Communications and I have several Child classes under my belt as well.
I provide a...
Mother's Treasure
27 Pasada Valiente, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Hey there! My name is Tania Montes and I'm a Licensed Child Care Provider with more than 20 years of experience. My daycare is located in Rancho Santa Margarita which is a very safe and lovely city to live in. I pride myself with keeping a clean, loving, and safe environment in which children can...
Esther's Child Care
20 La Flauta, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Former preschool teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children. I offer a safe & nurturing home environment to give your child quality care and to meet their every need. My home is in Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM), across from an elementary school. Conveniently located near Mission...
Rainbow Daycare
4 Calle De Los Grabados, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
We charge $5 per hour, we provide healthy snacks and meals. Our hours are Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm.
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
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.
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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Irvine Home Daycare
456 Chorus, Irvine, CA
5.0
(4)
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...
5.0
"Maryam is very kind and loves children! My girls and son are always excited to be around her. I feel confident that my kids are in good hands each time I drop them off. I'm always able to concentrate at other things or activities without any fear!"
Seun O.
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.
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...
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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
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
"Millie's place is a high quality daycare. She offers many stimulating activities for the kids. I definitely recommend it !"
Lauren C.
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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA family child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Family Child Care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.