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Recent preschool reviews in East Irvine, CA

Royale Family Day Care

5.0

Hi Kathryne thank you for saving my day as i go to work by taking care of my niece. Excellent service, a business with a heart.

- Phepsi

LITTLE BIG PRESCHOOL

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

Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

5.0

I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate School! My child has been going here about two years now. She loves Ms. Theresa and Ms. Elona and wants to go to school even on the weekend! It is very warm and welcoming. The staff are dedicated to providing a...

- Perry E.

EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

5.0

They provided a great foundation both socially and academically for our daughter.

- Joanna G.

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.

- Care member

Preschools in East Irvine, CA

Royale Family Day Care

Royale Family Day Care

5132 Royale Ave, East Irvine, CA

5.0

(3)

Royale Family Day Care was established thinking of your children. Ms. Sheema and Ms. Kathryne has been taking care of kids for over 10+ years now and it is both their passion and dedication that led them to put up a home day care. Ms. Kathryne is an Early Childhood Educator and has been teaching...
5.0
"Hello Katheryne thanks for taking care of my children's godbless"

Jason


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
"I am so glad we found Little Big!! Our daughter started when she was 3 going on 4 years old and has been attending for almost a year. We have never had a bad experience. Staff is very professional and the days are always well planned out. Our daughter has learned...

Care member


Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 Parkridge, LAKE FOREST, CA

Starting at $1390/mo

5.0

(2)

Welcome to our Montessori-Reggio inspired preschool, a nurturing and innovative educational environment located in the heart of Lake Forest, CA. Our preschool operates from a beautifully designed home, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of our young learners. At our preschool, we blend the...
5.0
"I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate! My child wants to go to school on the weekends too! The staff is warm, welcoming, and truly dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for all of the children. From the...

Care member


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.


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."

Care member


Bright Beginner Preschool

Bright Beginner Preschool

1 Enfilade, Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0

(4)

Bright Beginner is a private, in home preschool where children feel nurtured, loved, and safe. We provide quality "in home" childcare and preschool learning experiences with a licensed and certified prekindergarten teacher designed to stimulate your child's growth and development. Our personalized...
5.0
"My son loves Ms B and this school. He has gone from a shy 3 year old to a confident 5 year old. Ms B has cultivated this in him and has taught him so many things that he is now more than prepared for kindergarten. He will be sad to leave Ms B's school as he...

James


Happy Feet Home Daycare

Happy Feet Home Daycare

539 Pageant Dr, Orange, CA

5.0

(4)

Opened June, 2017. A nurturing home daycare/preschool, incorporating the Montessori Method of teaching. Experienced former preschool teacher of 14 years. I provide healthy home meals that include breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. My program offers math, art, music and movement, circle and story...
5.0
"Mrs. Beauty is a great daycare provider, she always greets my child with a smile, I love that it's clean, safe, and organized, my child never wants to leave when I pick them up"

Alice R


ABC Day Care

ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

5.0

(2)

My name is Marina, I am a Licensed Child Care provider, located in Costa Mesa , My home is open to all ages from infant to school age ,the daycare can pick up Children from schools that are around Our house, which are Victoria elementary, Pomona Elementary School, Rea Elementary , Wilson Elementary,...
5.0
"ABC Day Care is Amazing! My daughter is a year old and I am a single Mom. Enrolling my daughter to this daycare was the best decision. She has tremendously grown in just the few months that she has been there. She has learned the whole alphabet, all her shapes, and...

Manija A.


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
"I am so happy Millie has re instated her daycare license. I met Millie 27 yrs ago when my oldest kids where little. My youngest girls are now loving going to Millie's. She is warm and caring and always happy.."

Melissa R.


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.


Parentz View Child Care

Parentz View Child Care

3202 Montana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA

5.0

(13)

Parentz View Child Care is a Large Licensed In Home Family Day Care located in Costa Mesa, in the Mesa Verde housing track. I've been in business for 11 years now. I originally started my daycare after having a bad experience with a Licensed provider where my daughter attended. After that ordeal I...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Parentz View Child Care for a couple months now, and we love it. I first heard about Parentz View from a friend who had nothing but good things to say about Nicole. While I was pregnant, I inquired about their services, and was told...

Heather H.


Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

Guidepost Montessori at Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Laguna Hills location, your child will take advantage of a full Spanish Immersion curriculum, beautiful, new classrooms and natural...
5.0
"My two children switched to Guidepost Alicia in its opening week. I was not a mom who was originally excited about Spanish immersion, until I really started doing some research on the value of bilingualism, and I realized: I have a small window of time here when...

Rebecca G.


CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

25382 MACKENZIE STREET, LAGUNA HILLS, CA

Starting at $1255/mo

5.0

(3)

We are a non-profit, faith based preschool serving families in South Orange County. We believe each child is a gift from God. Children are individuals with spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs that need to be met with developmental and academic curriculum in a safe and...
5.0
"My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found Christ Community Preschool for our oldest son. After a Google search for preschools near our house, CCP was the first school we contacted, and we were sold from the moment we arrived! There are a few things that...

Natalie F.


A CHILD'S PLACE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

A CHILD'S PLACE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

1941 CHURCH STREET, COSTA MESA, CA

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(1)

At A CHILD’S PLACE LEARNING CENTER, INC., we believe each child is a unique individual and we strive to provide a loving, nurturing, and creative environment for all children. We are sensitive to their social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs and our focus is on developmentally appropriate...
5.0
"Both of my kids have been going to a Child's Place Learning for a few years now. The teachers are wonderful. They have a great educational background. It's super clean! There have been zero covid exposures. I've seen a ton of growth in my kids. It's play based...

Lisa W.


Kiddieland Preschool

Kiddieland Preschool

27101 Aliso Creek Road #154, Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0

(1)

Kiddieland Preschool established in 1994 in Aliso Viejo operates Monday through Friday. We welcome children between the ages of 18 months through 6 years old. Our wonderful thematic program is exciting and fun for our children. We also have an extremely interactive circle time when our children...
5.0
"They take children starting at 18 months. Our daughter started here so timid but Kristin took her in like her own. We toured many schools and even tried other more costly options that failed to give the warmth we were looking for. Kiddieland made me feel at peace,...

Julia P.


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
"To whom it may Concern Liz Gill began caring for my daughter, Sandra., in August 2003. I had just pulled Sandra. out of a very bad day care situation, and needless to say, I was very apprehensive about trying to find someone new to take care of her. As soon as...

Laurie G


Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch

26462 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Guidepost Montessori, where your child will blossom when engaged in child-directed learning within a knowledge- rich environment. At our beautiful Foothill Ranch location, your child will take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings and patios that allow for an indoor-outdoor...
5.0
"Excellent school. My two boys went here until recently, and we only switched because a new Guidepost sister school was opening up that offered Spanish immersion, so we took advantage of that program. But before we switched, we were extremely happy at this school,...

Rebecca G.


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
"I have 20 years of childcare experience. I highly recommend Mind Builder At The Hills Child Care Center. The center is clean and the staff and teacher are caring and loving. Faye Abri"

Faye A.


Santiago Children's Center

Santiago Children's Center

20362 Randall Street, Orange, CA

5.0

(2)

At Santiago Children's Center we respect our children and encourage them to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and culturally through age-appropriate activities in a warm, safe country atmosphere. Our dedicated teachers will treat your child as part of a family and will always respond to...
5.0
"I am a very charming person who loves to teach and provide great and meaningful learning environment to children, I take any chance to teach anything that kids are interested with. I was working as a elementary school teacher in Mexico for over 15 years and also...

Maria 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.


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