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Recent nursery preschool reviews in Lake Forest, CA

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

Tweety Small Daycare

5.0

We absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures throughout the day), helps with meals, has fun activities planned for Everett and the rest of her kids, and she loves and takes care of child like any mother would...

- Jennifer P.

Busy Bees Preschool

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.

Pam's Precious Blessing - A Place To Grow

5.0

I cannot rave enough about the childcare that Pam's Precious Blessings provides. My daughter was in Pam's care from the time she was 2 1/2 until she started kindergarten. First and foremost, this woman exudes warmth, acceptance, and love. We still think of Pam and her family like part of our own...

- Corine M.

Best Baby Daycare Irvine

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 babies in her daycare. Being that I...

- Ingrid E.

Nursery preschools in Lake Forest, CA

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


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 absolutely love Liz! She has been a wonderful daycare mom for our boy Everett. She's communicative (gives us updates and pictures throughout the day), helps with meals, has fun activities planned for Everett and the rest of her kids, and she loves and takes care...

Jennifer P.


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.


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


Aldana's Daycare

Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St, Lake Forest, CA

Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and special occasions Saturdays and Sundays. English and Spanish. Ages 0 to 10 years old. Superior care with love and patience. Educational activities that include ABC's, 123's, math, story time, music, dance, free play out/inside and much more. Potty...

Pumpkin Patch Playschool

Pumpkin Patch Playschool

1625 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA

Pumpkin Patch Playschool is switching gears. I am pleased to announce I am now offering infant daycare with Pumpkin Patch Littles! I am a home-based, state licensed daycare located in the new Baker Ranch community of Lake Forest. I offer part-time and full-time options. It is my sincere desire to...

Little Tots' Family Daycare

Little Tots' Family Daycare

24731 Calle Tres Lomas, Lake Forest, CA

A fun and safe place for your child. Licensed home daycare. License # 304313162 I have experience working at a preschool, I am a mom of two. I love to take care of children, from new born (6 weeks) to 10 years old coming after school. New children will get first week free childcare. It's my...

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,...

O.c.munchkins Daycare

O.c.munchkins Daycare

26181 Parrot Court, Lake Forest, CA

I am a parent and an former preschool teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children for over 25 years. I understand the importance of leaving your child in a safe, nurturing environment. Our day is structured and involves lots of hands-on, educational...

Forest Blossom Montessori Childcare

Forest Blossom Montessori Childcare

26342 Forest Ridge Drive 4C, Lake Forest, CA

Welcome to Forest Blossom Montessori childcare in a safe neighborhood. Lake Forest. I am professionally qualified Montessori Teacher worked with Toddlers Preschool/Kindergarten children over 20 years and Licensed home daycare provider My Mission is to make children happy, play and healthy in a...

Busy Bees Preschool

25151 Campo Rojo, Lake Forest, CA

I will provide: -A clean & safe environment for your child -A nurturing learning environment with age appropriate toys & activities -A loving & comforting home like feeling -Structured Christ-like discipline & rewards system emphasizing love & compassion for everyone -Healthy & balanced snacks...

Butterfly Playschool

24172 McCoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

Butterfly Playschool provides a nurturing play-based environment. We implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum that allows children to explore and appreciate the joy of learning. We pay attention to the smallest details.

HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

29000 PORTOLA PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST, CA


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.


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 is a wonderful place! Nikki is also a wonderful caring and attentive caregiver. My boy is always a happy guy when I drop him off and pick him up. Her home has a great set up for the kids to have lots of fun. She is very dedicated to the well being of the...

Brittany


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...

Care member


Nurturing Visions Childcare

Nurturing Visions Childcare

25011 Presidio Drive, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(8)

We are gearing up for a fun summer here at NVCC , where we provide a family like atmosphere that is warm, inviting and educational, all while having fun. I have 25+ yrs of childcare experience. I have 4 adult children of my own and 7 grand-loves. I absolutely LOVE what I do, I take pride in loving...
5.0
"Eydie and her daughter are fabulous! Our kids absolutely love them, and call her Nana Eydie. She truly cares about them and loves them as her own children. I feel so secure leaving them with her, knowing they are in great hands makes work a little more stress-free!"

Carly M.


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
"My daughter has been at Itsy Bitsy Daycare for a year and a half now. We transitioned to Itsy Bitsy Daycare when my daughter was 11 months old and have never regretted it. Ms. Yesica truly cares for all her children. She is warm and loving, and provides structure...

Jocelyn L.


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
"We drive 45 minutes round trip at pick up and drop off just so we can feel safe knowing our daughter is with Danika instead of choosing a closer location. At no point have I ever worried about her or felt anything short of confident in Danika's abilities. Our...

Atondo


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
"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!"

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Ratings for Lake Forest, CA nursery preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Nursery Preschools in Lake Forest, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed nursery preschools.