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Recent nursery preschool reviews in Ladera Ranch, CA

Tina P

5.0

I am so fortunate to have met Tina. When I was first looking for a daycare for my child, the first person I met with was Tina. I had a great feeling after interviewing with her and visiting her immaculate daycare. Not wanting to make a decision without looking around, I visited a few more daycares...

- Natalie K.

Kristie S

5.0

Kristie is a wonderful childcare provider. My 18-month-old son really likes her too. She does a great job of communicating every detail of how the day went and pays close attention to his eating, sleeping, and playing habits. I like that she asks me about foods and activities before offering them to...

- Jean A

CHILD'S KINGDOM PRESCHOOL

4.0

Experience has been pretty good. They really care about children. All of the teachers are really nice. They have improved a lot.

- Lilly S.

Angels Family Day Care

5.0

We highly recommend Homa to anyone looking for a caring, safe, and intimate in home daycare. She watched our son from age 9 weeks to 2 years. As a first time mom, I was comforted by her many years of experience. We also loved that she keeps the groups small, so your little one gets a lot of...

- Ilana H.

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.

Nursery preschools in Ladera Ranch, CA

Irvine Happy Daycare

Irvine Happy Daycare

810 Beacon Irvine Ca, Irvine, CA

Hello everyone! I run a daycare in Irvine with California's license. The hours are from 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday. I serve breakfast, snack, lunch and evening snack. I am also available on the weekends. I serve fresh food most of the foods are organic. It's a warm, comfortable and safe...

Laura's Home Care

Laura's Home Care

160 Violet Bloom, Irvine, CA

At Laura's Daycare, we provide a safe, warm, loving and caring environment for your children to grow and nurture. We provide educational tools to help them learn. We provide homemade breakfast, lunch and 2 healthy snacks. We have 15+ years experience and great references!

Senior In-home Care Nanny/babysitter

Senior In-home Care Nanny/babysitter

618 Calle Vicente, San Clemente, CA


Katie's Daycare

Katie's Daycare

24625 Creekview Dr., Laguna Hills, CA

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...

Dailey Care

Dailey Care

23139 Los Alisos Blvd 387, Mission Viejo, CA

I am a child care specialist, providing childcare from my home. I provide the highest level of customized child care and attention to the children and families I serve. I recently became a new mom to a sweet baby girl. I'm a stay at home Mom and this is my means of income. I treat each child I care...

Aubrie C

Aubrie C

220033 Lakeland Ave, Lake Forest, CA

I have spent the last 9 years watching children ranging in age from 2 weeks to 13 years old. I have watched children in my house and theirs, I have also gotten the chance to be a live in nanny, and I have helped out on family vacations before as well. I am comfortable with duties such as diapers,...

Squirrely Daycare

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...

Parvins Daycare

Parvins Daycare

22691 Napoli, Laguna Hills, CA

Hello, My name is Parvin and I am happy that you have found us. I have over 20 years of experience of childcare with infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. We offer a warm, welcoming environment for your children to play, learn, and grow. I strive to make each family very pleased with my...

Debbie's Daycare

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...

5.0

(14)

Hi my name is Tina and I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching kids for over 8 years. I have been licensed for over 4 years. I have full time/part time openings. My hours are M-F 7am-6pm. My home is a safe loving environment where children can learn and grow through...
5.0
"I am so fortunate to have met Tina. When I was first looking for a daycare for my child, the first person I met with was Tina. I had a great feeling after interviewing with her and visiting her immaculate daycare. Not wanting to make a decision without looking...

Natalie K.


Kristie S

Kristie S

19801 Meadow Ridge Dr 36, Trabuco Canyon, CA

5.0

(2)

I'm a stay-at-home mom and I live with my husband and our 4-year-old daughter. My husband is a retired Army Veteran, who just received his degree at UCI. I am CPR certified and I have many years of babysitting experience and I have loved every moment of it. I am looking to babysit at my house...
5.0
"Kristie is a wonderful childcare provider. My 18-month-old son really likes her too. She does a great job of communicating every detail of how the day went and pays close attention to his eating, sleeping, and playing habits. I like that she asks me about foods and...

Jean A


CHILD'S KINGDOM PRESCHOOL

24442 MUIRLANDS BLVD., LAKE FOREST, CA

4.0

(1)

4.0
"Experience has been pretty good. They really care about children. All of the teachers are really nice. They have improved a lot. "

Lilly S.


Angels Family Day Care

Angels Family Day Care

22671 Ancona, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(5)

I am a mother of two grown up girls. I would love to take care of your child/children while you are at work. I have been in this business for the past 24 years, raising children from infant to toddler. My family daycare is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., $1,000.00 per month for...
5.0
"We highly recommend Homa to anyone looking for a caring, safe, and intimate in home daycare. She watched our son from age 9 weeks to 2 years. As a first time mom, I was comforted by her many years of experience. We also loved that she keeps the groups small, so...

Ilana H.


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 Giving Tree

The Giving Tree

26311 Ibeza, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

Ensure that your child is safe and happy in a child care environment that is small, fun, educational and nurturing. Daily activities include but are not limited to: Arts & Crafts Circle Time Outdoor Physical Activity Alphabet and Numbers Free Play Stacking Blocks Coloring Music Story...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about the care Ruth has provided for my two children. She doesn't just watch over the children, she provides truly personalized, loving and individualized care for each child. She keeps them engaged in fun and educational activities...

Brad R.


Busy Bees Preschool

25151 Campo Rojo, Lake Forest, CA

5.0

(1)

Small family in home pre-school/day care. I am delighted to provide a loving home away from home for your children. I can provide a safe, clean, nurturing environment in a Christian home. Openings are available (2-6 years) pre-school curriculum included at age appropriate level. I will prepare your...
5.0
"My wife and I meet Trish and she is very nice and has a good setup. I recommend you check her out."

Holly G.


Tweety Small Daycare

24922 Muirlands Blvd. Trlr 109, Lake Forest, CA

5.0

(5)

Open doors and arms to those from the Children's Home Society of California! Open in Lake Forest since 2005, I have provided government licensed childcare for families with newborns to 4-5 years old. I love all of my children and believe it is important that they all are receive my full attention...
5.0
"We used Liz for both of our children from the 6-weeks old age to kindergarten age. She genuine care about the kids. We were really happy with her. She still send happy birthday wishes to both of my kids up until these years."

Tuk R


Alice In Daycareland

27662 Aliso Creek Rd #6111, Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

As a working mother, I understand the challenge of balancing career and family. I also know first hand how hard it is to choose the right daycare. I am a mom of three boys who decided to leave my job in healthcare to devote myself full time to teaching and caring for children. Let me help to make...
5.0
"Alice in Daycareland is a fun, educational in home daycare run by Alicia. My kids are always super excited to go to Miss Ali's house! she teaches them new things every encounter. I feel very comfortable leaving my precious gems in her hands."

Kristin H.


Pam's Precious Blessing - A Place To Grow

24201 Fordview, Lake Forest, CA

5.0

(3)

I have a mixed age child care. I care for children from infancy through age 5. I worked as a preschool teacher for 5 years at Grand Avenue Christian School. When my daughter started Junior High, I wanted to make sure that there was somebody at home when she came home from school; so I decided to...
5.0
"My daughter had her child in Pam's care from the time he was 9 months to 3 years old. As a grandmother, you can imagine how important it was that my daughter find someone that would care for my grandson as if he was their own! We found that kind of care with...

Kathy S


Nasali Academy

Nasali Academy

26521 Via Gorrion, Mission Viejo, CA

We are bilingual immersion program. I want your child to grow confident, emotionally and academically while having fun so they can have the best possible start from the very beginning. I get them ready for Kindergarten. Breakfast, snack, lunch and snack included in the program. Openings for 1 to 6...

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