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Normandale Family Childcare
5.0
Our daughter has been going to Normandale Family Childcare since she was 8 months – she is now 2.5 years old. Every day when we drop her off she has a big smile on her face, and runs into Ms. Mina and Ms. Maryam’s arms. Normandale Family Childcare offers a loving and caring environment for our...
- Care member
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.
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
Bright Childcare
5.0
Mariam has been an invaluable asset to our family for the past two years. We were so lucky to have found her during the pandemic when our son's first daycare closed, and honestly it was the best thing that could have happened to us. She provides a warm, loving, and supportive environment that our...
- Stephanie L.
Kiddieland Preschool
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, knowing my daughter would be well...
- Julia P.
Preschools in Ladera Ranch, CA
Poppy Community Preschool
26 Wood Barn, Ladera Ranch, CA
Mission Statement: Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Poppy Community Preschool partners with children, families, and the Ladera Ranch and surrounding communities to provide an inquiry-based education for young learners. Teachers and children co-construct their learning experience through...
Larissa Family Child Care
15 Sklar St, Ladera Ranch, CA
Thanks for visiting!
We hope you can find everything you need. Larissa Tobar Family Child Care is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations and the child needs.
With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure...
Ladera Ranch
29151 Sienna Parkway, LADERA RANCH, CA
We are an Early Childhood Education Program located in Ladera Ranch- South Orange County. We strive to provide quality Programs for children 18 months- Kindergarten. Our commitment is to provide high quality, professional, early education program for your children. We shall forever be committed to...
Normandale Family Childcare
Summit , LAKE FOREST, CA
5.0
(5)
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,...
5.0
"Both my babies went there and I could not be happier! They had my daughter starting at 6 weeks and my son at 9 months. They kept me up to date on how they were doing and always sent pictures. Even through all of COVID I never worried, they kept everything so clean!...
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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.
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.
Bright Childcare
29832 Hiddenwood, Laguna Niguel, CA
5.0
(23)
Hi. My name is Mariam and I especially enjoy working with small groups of children at my licensed family daycare. The children will participate in a daily, professional enrichment program that teaches arts & crafts, music, pre-math and pre-reading skills, social skills and much more. Your child will...
5.0
"My family is so thankful for Ms. Mariam & Ms. Iris! My 2 children have been going to Ms. Mariam's daycare for the last 5 years, since they were just babies. She has taken care of them like they are her own. Both children love her and Ms. Iris and truly enjoy...
Melissa R.
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.
Abc Daycare
14 Lilac, Irvine, CA
5.0
(3)
Hello Neighbors,
I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years.
I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son.
I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate.
I've previously held a CDA (Child Development...
5.0
"We have had an amazing experience with Ms.Kim's ABC daycare. Our two son came in for pre-k and within days, it became their second home. This is BY FAR the best daycare we have ever seen. We felt so lucky to get my two son into this daycare. I believe Ms.Kim's...
Ivy G.
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.
Normandale
Vista, Lake Forest, CA
4.9
(32)
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,...
5.0
"We are forever grateful for Normandale Family Childcare. My son has gone there since he was 14 months and has grown into an independent young 3 year old. His daily skills such as getting dressed, picking up after himself, potty training and play, far exceeded the...
Care member
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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Sepideh A. Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare
25212 Monte Verde Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA
4.7
(12)
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 22 years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado.
After 15 years...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Buzy Kidz with Miss Sepi since she was 5 months old and she will be 4 in May of this year. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and operations at Buzy Kidz. My daughter is flourishing both socially and educationally and is...
Veltria R.
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
"Just dropped off our 13 month old for his first day of daycare and--as first time parents--we couldn't be more at ease to have him in Ms. May's care. The process of finding the right daycare has been a long one, but we were immediately impressed with Ms. May. She...
Nancy S.
Stratford School Laguna Niguel
29028 Aloma Avenue, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Welcome to Stratford School Laguna Niguel Campus
Formerly McDowell School, Stratford Private Preschool & Elementary in Laguna Niguel is committed to providing quality education and care to children in the Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, and other Orange County...
LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum North Campus)
1 Technology Drive Bldg. A, IRVINE, CA
Montessori school offering programs from infancy through 8th grade. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most classrooms have direct access to the outdoors to allow a flow between indoor play and outdoor gardening,...
LePort Montessori (Irvine Spectrum South Campus)
1 Technology Drive Bldg. H, Ste. 100, IRVINE, CA
Montessori school offering programs from infancy through Kindergarten. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most classrooms have direct access to the outdoors to allow a flow between indoor play and outdoor gardening,...
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,...
Welcome to Capstone Montessori School, where young minds blossom and flourish! Nestled in the heart of San Clemente, our school provides a nurturing and enriching environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. At Capstone, we embrace the Montessori philosophy, offering a holistic approach to...
0204 - Childtime of Laguna Niguel
24590 La Plata Drive, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Ladera Ranch, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Ladera Ranch, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Ladera Ranch, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Ladera Ranch, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Ladera Ranch, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Ladera Ranch, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Ladera Ranch, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.