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Millie's Daycare
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.
Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch
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, and it was a very difficult decision...
- Rebecca G.
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...
- Care member
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
Bright Beginner Preschool
5.0
My grandson loves Ms B and her program. He has learned so much and he gets so excited to show me all his work when I pick him up. He truly loves her caring nature and I know my daughter and son in law are happy too.
- Lucille
Preschools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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
"Millie's place is a high quality daycare. She offers many stimulating activities for the kids. I definitely recommend it !"
Lauren C.
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.
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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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
"Great Staff. I feel secured that my child is well cared off. Thank you Rotal Kidz Day Care!"
Jennifer Q.
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 has been going to Ms B for almost two years now. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall and I am still more than happy with his progress and with his preschool experience. He loves Ms B and she played a huge role in his love of preschool. He has...
Jessica H
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.
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 is an exaptational care giver. No words can describe the sanity you get knowing your children are under her care. With her experience you can tell she has a system and it works amazingly. She offers a warn friendly environment for the kids to learn and grow....
Nicole S.
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.
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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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
"There aren't enough good things I can say about Katrina at Playful Days. We were first with Liz who then retired and Katrina took over. Our daughter has flourished at Playful Days. She learns shapes, letters, numbers, colors, spanish and plays with her friends all...
Kelly C.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
"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...
Jeniffer B.
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.
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,...
Pillars Academy
23581 Madero STE 104, Mission Viejo, CA
Our Infant Program started in 2018 and is NAEYC Accredited. Our school's philosophy is based on the "Developmental Approach:" teaching skills appropriate for the developmental age of each individual child.
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...
Kiddie Academy of Mission Viejo
25521 Muirlands Boulevard, MISSION VIEJO, CA
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Preschools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.