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SAN JUAN MONTESSORI
5.0
My son has been attending for about 6 months now. They are truly amazing, we were at a different Montessori school before and they were fine, but this school is great, there are lots to do for the kids to play and have fun, the kids are really cared for and my son loves to go there everyday. You can...
- Hailey X.
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
CHRIST COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
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 we’ve genuinely valued about our...
- Natalie F.
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
Guidepost Montessori at Alicia
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 my kids are young. Why should I not...
- Rebecca G.
Preschools in San Juan Capistrano, CA
5.0
(1)
At San Juan Montessori, our mission is to provide an exceptional, child-centered educational experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning, empowers young minds to reach their full potential, and cultivates responsible, compassionate, and globally-aware citizens. We are committed to upholding...
5.0
"My son has been attending for about 6 months now. They are truly amazing, we were at a different Montessori school before and they were fine, but this school is great, there are lots to do for the kids to play and have fun, the kids are really cared for and my son...
Hailey X.
Miss Iris' Home Daycare
29327 Edgewood Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Finding the right childcare provider is one of the most important decisions as a parent. You not only need to make sure you find a safe and loving environment, but also a place that will stimulate his/her mind and prepare him/her for preschool. We want our children to learn manners and practice...
FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
26333 Oso Rd, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
The first campus in South Orange County, SJC capitalizes on Fairmont’s acclaimed curriculum, guiding students through individual academic, emotional, and social journeys every step of the way. SJC has the distinction of being one of only a handful of private schools in Orange County to provide the...
Marbella Montessori
31113 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Marbella Montessori is a child learning center located in San Juan Capistrano, California. It provides Montessori education for children ages two to six years old. The school offers age-appropriate academics, playgrounds, and extended hours. Additionally, it has a Fine Arts Program. Its operational...
Little Seeds Daycare
32462 Spyglass Court, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Safe, Clean, Positive Environment for your little one to make new friends, learn about themselves and the exciting world around them. My home daycare operates on a traditional preschool schedule that provides consistency that all children crave.
A small group allows the children to feel comfortable...
Capistrano Valley Head Start
31485 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Capistrano Valley Head Start is an early childhood program for children residing at 31485 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA and surrounding areas. This program aims to provide quality development programs and improve the social competence of their students and their families.
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
"We love Little Big and Miss Sarah! My daughter has shown a lot of improvement in so many areas in the last 10 months of going here. Miss Sarah is awesome with the kids, incredibly patient and kind. This was our first child care/school experience for our daughter...
Care member
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.
Normandale Family Childcare
Summit , LAKE FOREST, CA
5.0
(6)
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
"Our daughter started with Normandale when she was 4 months and is now 3 years old. For the last 3 years Ms Maryam and Ms Mina have been so loving, caring, patient and treat her as if she was their family. They take time to help each child complete art projects and...
Care member
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.
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.
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
"Such a wonderful daycare for our son. We are glad to have found a daycare where we know our child is well taken care of, happy and safe."
Elizabeth L.
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
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
"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...
Alexanra G.
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.
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.
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!"
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...
Care member
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Juan Capistrano, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.