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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...
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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.
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.
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!
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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 San Juan Capistrano, CA
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...
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.
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
"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...
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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.
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 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...
Perry E.
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...
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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.
5.0
(3)
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."
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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
"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...
Stephanie L.
Gonzales Family Childcare
2958 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA
5.0
(3)
I'm a licensed daycare provider. I provide full-time care. I provide all meals and snacks. I have infant/ toddler child development background. I'm highly experienced in providing excellent care for children.
I have been licensed for 24years, I have references if needed. I currently have space for...
5.0
"Natalie is the greatest! If we could have packed her up and taken her with us we would have! My son was 6 when he started going to her. He is 20 and in the Navy now. My daughter was 8 weeks and is now 11. Natalie was like their second mom. She treated them like...
Jennifer B
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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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.
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
"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...
Angela J
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
"Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows COVID guidelines and wears a mask. Her home is set up like a preschool with plenty of educational toys and an...
Min
Siepideh 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 30years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado.
After 15 years teaching...
5.0
"As a first time mom, I was so apprehensive and worried about finding a daycare that we were comfortable with. We had many daycare tours including large daycare centers, but couldn't find the right one. Because, throughout the tours, most daycares emphasized on...
Marcelo B.
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...
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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.