TOP 10 Preschools in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Trabuco Canyon, CA?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Trabuco Canyon, 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 Trabuco Canyon, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Trabuco Canyon, CA?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Trabuco Canyon, 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 Trabuco Canyon, CA.

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Trabuco Canyon, CA?

When looking for a preschool near you in Trabuco Canyon, 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 Trabuco Canyon, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Trabuco Canyon, CA

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.

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

Kiddos Daycare

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.

- 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.

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.

Preschools in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Anamarie's Daycare

43 Inverary, Trabuco Canyon, CA

Anamarie's Family Daycare, is a safe place where your child will develop to be strong, healthy and successful, with strong mind, strong moral and family values. That's what we offer at Anamarie's Family Day Care, a place where child safety and positive environment are carefully monitored everyday....

Karen's Kiddie Kollege

27 Homestead Drive, Trabuco Canyon, CA

Looking for a Christian-based, loving and nurturing preschool for your 3-5 year old child? Karen's Kiddie Kollege preschool has a few openings for the fall of 2011 and delivers a great balance between developmental and academic based programs. This preschool is state licensed and certified in CPR...

Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 Parkridge, LAKE FOREST, CA

Starting at $1390/mo

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.

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...

Care member

Kiddos Daycare

2 Calle Ranchera, RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

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."

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.

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.

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

"Hello Katheryne thanks for taking care of my children's godbless"

Jason

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

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.

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

Wieczorek Family Daycare

21082 Wheaton Terrace, Lake Forest, CA

Need childcare options for the potential changes in schools next year? Family Daycare now open in Lake Forest License #304313705 -Near El Toro/Portola -Ages 0-12 years -Transportation, educational supervision, and before and after school care available for Lake Forest Elementary students...

Aldana's Daycare

22942 Sierra St, Lake Forest, CA

Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and special occasions Saturdays and Sundays. English and Spanish. Ages 0 to 10 years old. Superior care with love and patience. Educational activities that include ABC's, 123's, math, story time, music, dance, free play out/inside and much more. Potty...

Patty's Home Preschool - Laguna Hills

24572 Southhampton Ct, Laguna Hills, CA

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...

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.

Dynamic Transported After-school Program

14805 Jeffrey Rd Ste F, Irvine, CA

Our Transported After-school Program is a well-rounded program that serves most Irvine and Tustin schools for students in Training Kindergarten through 6th Grade. We pick your child up following their school dismissal time. We have 3 day (part-time) or 5 day (full-time) programs available. Our daily...