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Recent preschool reviews in East Irvine, CA

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

5.0

My husband and I could not be happier with Ms. Patty and her family home daycare. The care, love and attention she shows to each one of the children is clear the moment you walk in the door. She engages them with arts and crafts, holiday activities and curriculum based on their ages and...

- Alexanra G.

Busy Lil Bees Preschool & Daycare

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 schedule as close as possible while he...

- Megan T.

Pari's Daycare

5.0

I met with several home daycare providers and toured so many larger daycare businesses before I found Pari. None of the others felt like the right fit for us. The second I found her I knew she was "the one." The other feedback here on care.com were what made me want to reach out to her and I am so...

- Kelly D.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

5.0

They offer so many great things! It's a very loving and stimulating environment! The staff is long term, friendly and committed. The class rooms are small. The education is very engaged and very fun! My son is 12 yrs and can't wait to go every summer! I can't say enough good things about them!

- Jeniffer B.

Shining Stars Home Daycare

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 they were her own, the kiddos love her...

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Preschools in East Irvine, CA

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(4)

Patty's Home Preschool is licensed for 14 children. Over 25 years experience. Infant / Toddler / Preschool / Dedicated to provide quality care and encourage children the love for learning so they could excel in Kindergarten and beyond. Patty's Home Preschool is regulated by the "Child Care...
5.0
"We love Mrs Patty and her family home daycare. Mrs Patty's is located in a safe and clean environment. She follows a school curriculum for the older group of kids that has helped our oldest child excel across all subjects. They engage in lots of art time and learn...

Nathan A.


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've taken my daughter to Busy Lil Bees daycare multiple times now. It has been a wonderful experience. Shayla is great with my daughter. She is kind, patient and involved. She has tons of different crafts and activities for the kids to do at the house as well as a...

Jillian C.


Pari's Daycare

Pari's Daycare

26240 Summerhill Ln, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(6)

QUALITY CARE: NOT MORE THAN 4 KIDS AT A TIME. HOURS: 6AM-6PM FULLTIME, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Dear Parents, My name is Pari and I am a Licensed child care provider. I am First-Aid and CPR certified. I have also been Live Scan fingerprinted and background checked. I speak fluent Farsi, Spanish and...
5.0
"I met with several home daycare providers and toured so many larger daycare businesses before I found Pari. None of the others felt like the right fit for us. The second I found her I knew she was "the one." The other feedback here on care.com were what made me...

Kelly D.


LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

LEARNING EXPERIENCE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

23421 MADERO, MISSION VIEJO, CA

Starting at $1450/mo

5.0

(2)

The Learning Experience has been serving the families of Saddleback and south Orange County for over 39 years. We provide a creative, nurturing environment with a developmental curriculum geared towards kindergarten readiness and personal social growth.
5.0
"Both of my children infant through kindergarten attended and both are thriving in school and I love the care and each of the teachers they had along the way provided."

Jeniffer P.


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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Love And Care Daycare

Love And Care Daycare

24391 Avandia De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA

5.0

(1)

Small Licensed Family Daycare in Laguna Hills, CA providing Full-Time, M-F, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Low Ratio and High Quality Care for Infants-Toddler (6 months - 3 years). What does my program offer? -High quality care and welcoming environment. -Small group to focus on individual child needs. -Daily...
5.0
"Ms Veronica is a very dependable, caring provider and preschool teacher. Family daycare has been part of her life, she grew up in it. Veronica has learn to love and care for others through my family day care "Patty's Home Preschool" in Laguna Hills, I have been...

Patty A.


Lucky Daycare

Lucky Daycare

321 S Greengrove, Orange, CA

5.0

(1)

Hi, my name is Mona and I have been a licensed child care provider for more than 20 years. Additionally, I have completed my early childhood education at Santa Ana College and work with my peers in the area on improving an already welcoming environment. I provide preschool activities and maintain a...
5.0
"Dear Mona ,Your child care is really the best I am so lucky to found you.i appreciate you very much."

Simin S.


Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

306 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA

4.4

(7)

Welcome to Creative Kids Family Daycare! My highest priority is for your child to be safe, healthy and happy and I have taken these steps to make that happen: My home is professionally child and baby proofed. I am certified by the Red Cross in Infant/Child First Aid, Safety, CPR and Preventative...
5.0
"I had my son in Creative Kids OC Family Day Care for two years and could not recommend it more highly. Terri is an absolutely amazing caregiver who treats every child like they're one of her own. My son loved going and loved her; I did too. This is a wonderful...

Lauren S.


Sunrise Children's Center

Sunrise Children's Center

27371 Via Fineza, Mission Viejo, CA

5.0

(8)

Committed to providing an exciting educational program that nurtures the hearts and minds of young children. We recognize that learning is served through active participation, exploration,hands on activities and projects which help children develop feelings of confidence and purpose in themselves....
5.0
"My daughter was with Miss Sunny at( Sunrise Children's Center from age 3-5. I can't say enough good things about the program she runs there. Rather than a simple childcare, she teaches the children basic academics (colors, shapes, etc...), they sing and dance...

Lisa S.


Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool

Silverado Children's Center - A Nature Preschool

7525 Santiago Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA

5.0

(1)

The Silverado Children Center is dedicated to providing environmentally centered child-care, focused on each child's individual needs and learning/developmental style. We are dedicated to hands-on learning by working in an outdoor environment with plants and animals, while integrating teamwork and...
5.0
"Kids need to be outside. This is a great place for kids to connect with nature and be around animals too. Love this place! I would definitely send my kids here for their summer program and their daycare and after school care as well. Small quiet group of kids."

Katherine B.


Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

Mother Goose Daycare by Lisa

24266 Mccoy Rd, Lake Forest, CA

4.8

(20)

I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 15 years taking care of infants and toddlers. we learn, play and grow through all developmental stages with fun interaction with other kids and myself in a loving family home atmosphere using...
5.0
"Lisa has been caring for my daughters since they were each 4.5 months old (they are now 4 and 17 months). I cannot share enough positive comments about Lisa and her daycare. Lisa provides an exceptionally caring and positive environment for children. I know my...

Kim A.


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
"I started sending my son to May's day care when he was only 5 months old and I have no hesitation saying that May took care of him very well. Like all moms when I was looking day care for my child, I was very concerned and wanted to send him to a place where he...

Saima D.


OC Playschool

OC Playschool

Via Viento, Mission Viejo, CA

4.2

(5)

The first five years of a child's life are the most crucial for the development of their mental, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills. Children learn about the world around them through play. When offered developmentally appropriate activities, opportunities for discovery and...
5.0
"We love OC Playschool! Our son, now in kindergarten, started attending when he was about 2.5. Prior to Playschool, he was in a daycare center. After we made the switch to Playschool, we immediately noticed a difference in his behavior! He learned how to better...

Holly G


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.


6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

6284 - Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita

30722 Richard Reese Way, RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...

PACIFIC ACADEMY

PACIFIC ACADEMY

2987 MESA VERDE DRIVE E, COSTA MESA, CA

Starting at $2150/mo

Pacific Academy Costa Mesa Preschool provides an excellent experience for boys and girls ages 3 and 4. The trilingual program is designed to provide children with a diverse, exciting, and stimulating environment. Each class promotes learning through "hands-on" experiences. Projects and activities...

Normandale Family Childcare

Normandale Family Childcare

Summit , LAKE FOREST, CA

Welcome to Normandale Family Child Care! We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth. We will encourage learning through reading, writing,...

Guidepost Montessori Alicia

Guidepost Montessori Alicia

25261 Paseo De Alicia, LAGUNA HILLS, CA

At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From toilet independence as a toddler to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom...

Orange Tree Christian Preschool

Orange Tree Christian Preschool

2115 Newport Blvd, COSTA MESA, CA


City of Newport Beach

City of Newport Beach

100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA

After more than ONE year, Preschool 101 is back and ready for some in-person learning fun! Enroll your tykes in either of our two locations (Mariners or Newport Coast Community Center) and take a much deserved break while your child makes new friends and memories. Recreation Staff will follow NMUSD...

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