Antonia and her staff are truly amazing!! We can't thank them enough for the phenomenal care they provide for our now one year old son. Antonia is so well-trusted in the Lake Forest/Mission Viejo area and was recommended to me by two different people. She treats all of the kids like family and runs a well-organized in-home daycare. She makes home cooked meals and works with a dietitian to ensure nutritional standards are met. With no immediate family in the area, it gives us a great peace of mind that our son is being well-cared for while my husband and I are working full time. Our son started at Happy Faces when he was just 5 months old, so Antonia has played such an integral role in helping introduce him to solids, socializing, and walking!! Thank you Antonia and team for all that you do! - Tim and Taylor A read more

Happy Faces is a wonderful daycare service. Antonia and her staff are very caring, organized, and always leave us feeling confident that our son is cared for. I would highly recommend Happy Faces Daycare to anyone who is looking for a professional daycare service at a reasonable rate. read more

Antonia is the best! My son has been going for over a year and he is always excited to go to "Tanya's house". When I drop him off, I know my son will have a nice hearty breakfast and delicious lunch! What I loved the most about Happy Faces Daycare was Antonias attention and love she showed my son. On a particular day, my sons demeanor had changed and she brought it up to me. I paid extra attention that evening and 2 days later, he was sick with a cold. This extra attention to detail is what I appreciate as a mother. She treats my son like her own and that is very hard to find. Hands down, best daycare, I recommend her to everyone, and her prices are very fair for the area. read more

We were referred to Antonia at Happy Faces Daycare by my husband's coworker. She brought her daughter here and had nothing but wonderful things to say about Antonia and the way she ran her daycare. We reached out and took a tour and felt real comfortable with how clean and how accommodating she was. She made it a real smooth transition for me and my son. He came home everyday talking about "Tonia." She built a connection with my son and it put me at ease to know that he was in good hands and that he was happy to go everyday. She feeds the children breakfast lunch and dinner along with snacks in between. Everything is prepared by her which also made me feel really good about our choice. My son had learned his colors and how to count with Antonia. We now have a daughter and we didn't think twice about who we would trust leaving her with. She started at 4 months and Antonia has been beyond amazing. She's 5 months now and Antonia has helped me so much in the transition with solids, again preparing all the new foods for my daughter as well as making sure she sticks to a schedule. Everyday at drop off when Antonia opens the door, babygirl gives her a big smile. I tell my family all the time how lucky I am to have found someone who I can trust with my kids. She loves the children and you can tell she has a passion to care for children. I would recommend her to anyone looking for childcare in the area. read more

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Our children love happy faces! The staff treats the children like they are her own with so much love and care. We have recommend Happy Faces to our friends or anyone looking to love their child in daycare. read more

This is one of the most wonderful places my son loved his considerar as a second home I really recommend this place, definitely stars

Very clean, the space is well organized and made for the littles...if you have young children the atmosphere is perfect for there growth. It is a wonderful place for the children to grow and prepare for school read more

Recomiendo ampliamente Happy Faces. Son una familia y son genuinamente afectuosos por naturaleza. Mi hija empezó a ir cuando tenía 18 meses y ha aprendido mucho desde entonces . Aprendió a socializar, mejorar sus habilidades motoras, comunicación y más. La Sra. Antonia, ama y cuida a mi hija como si fuera suya. Todo el personal es muy amable y amable. Para ellos, esto no es sólo un trabajo, sino una pasión que se cumple cuidando a los más pequeños. read more

Antonia and her team have watched our two youngest kids for over a year. They have created a wonderfully nurturing environment where the kids can play and learn with others. Antonia and her team genuinely love and care for all of the kids. The kids are provided home cooked lunches and love the food and snacks. I highly recommended Happy Faces Daycare for anyone looking for a great home daycare where you can feel comfortable your kids are in loving and caring hands! read more

Supervision was lacking. I would not recommend this childcare if you are looking for a safe, nurturing environment for your child.

Such an excellent place on a really good location and the prices are pretty affordable

We just LOVE Tania and the staff at Happy Faces! Our baby is thriving beyond measure. Tania is so caring, sweet and truly cares for all the children in her care. Our baby is fed daily with fresh home cooked meals, clean, and all around happy. We switched daycares as our child was having daily anxiety issues and initially thought it was due to transitioning from being home to a childcare setting however after 3 months decided it was no longer a transitional issue. Since arriving at Happy Faces our baby walks in happy and leaves genuinely happy. As parents, we are so blessed to have Tania and the stable staff to care for our bundle of joy. read more

Best Daycare! We just love how our son has continued to grow and truly feel loved and welcomed. He has such a great group of friends that he talks about daily and we owe his happy days to Ms, Antonia and staff. If you're looking for a daycare, who truly has the best interest in your child, always clean and taught education and manners, forget the fancy over priced centers. We simply cannot put into words just how blessed we are to have Happy Faces taking care of out little one:) read more

Review is long overdue. I have known Antonia now for about 11 years. She not only took care of my little brother when he was a toddler but also my oldest daughter when I lived in Mission Viejo. I recently moved back to the area in Foothill Ranch, and now she is taking care of my infant son who is 7 months old. She genuinely cares about her kids and her business and is overall a very kind and loving person. She provides home cooked meals and a great atmosphere. Happy Faces is honestly a gem of a find and would recommend them to anyone. If anyone is considering Happy Faces I would be more than happy to chat and give my recommendation. read more

We love Antonia. My son has been going there for over a year, after having a horrible experience with a previous daycare woman Antonia left us at ease. And I know my son is well taken care of. He goes excited to play with his friends, & leaves laughing. Couldn't ask for a better daycare provider. In the mornings smell what they're going to be eating during the day, and I leave jealous haha. We live in Newport Beach, and I work in Tustin. And Antonia was referred to me from one of my coworkers and I am in the car for a total of 3/hrs a day but it's so worth it. I drive that much just so my son can go to her. We love her, her home, and assistants. read more

Our son Iverson spent over a year with Antonia at happy faces daycare. We cannot recommend her enough, she was always attentive and caring with our son and all the other children. We were so sad when we moved and had to put our son in a new Montessori school. We will never forget the time Iverson spent with Antonia and the way she treated him like family. You child will be in good hands here! read more

Antonia and her staff are wonderful. They take excellent care of our son and he loves it there. He has been attending Happy Faces Daycare since he was 3 months old and he has learned so much. He gets to socialize with kids from different age groups and gets to learn Spanish. He gets fresh home made food which smells delicious and makes me jealous when its morning drop off time. We would not hesitate to recommend Antonia and Happy Faces Daycare to our friends and family. In fact we have recommended her to a few already. read more

Happy Faces Daycare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Antonia was recommended to us by a friend and I couldn't have been happier to have her in our daughter's early development. She home cooks all her meals for the kids and cares for them in such a kind and compassionate way. Our now three year old graduated to preschool and is wonderfully social and amazingly bilingual. read more

I don't usually leave reviews on Yelp but this one deserves a superb review! Miss Tania is the most genuinely caring person I've met, and I'm glad I stumbled upon this gem. Love the daycare--always clean, assistants are attentive, such a fun and homey atmosphere, and the highlight of them all....homecooked wholesome meals! My daughter also comes home everyday with very cute different hairstyles everyday! She makes sure she meets each client's needs and tries her best to accommodate all our needs. I love love love her and so does my extremely shy-wouldn't go with anyone-daughter of mine. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!! read more

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As a dad, safety was the most important thing for me. I always knew my daughter was safe with Antonia and her staff. She was loving and committed to all of her kids. Her prices couldn't be beat and she cooked fresh meals for the kids every single day. We never had to worry about her being closed because she has amazing staff who were there every day. I would highly recommend Antonia to anyone. She is great! read more

Happy Faces Daycare - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Our 2-year old has been coming here for about 5 months, and Antonia has been so great with her. From learning Spanish to socializing with kids, our daughter is in good hands. The kids have nap time every day and go outdoors to play. Every time we pick up our toddler she says how she had fun! read more

My son has been with Antonia since he was 18 months and for being the first to take care of him, I was blessed to find her. She helped me with potty training at all different stages. Her healthy homecooked meals were wonderful! I would definitely recommend her services to family and friends! read more

We hit the jackpot with Happy Faces Daycare! Antonia and her staff are amazing. They have so much heart and I know my daughter is taken care of in a safe, fun and loving environment. She gets healthy home cooked meals and even comes home with a cute hairstyle each and every day! There are no words to express how happy and grateful we are that our daughter goes here read more

My son has been with Antonia and her staff at Happy Faces Daycare for about a year now. I am so incredibly grateful that I found Happy Faces because Antonia and her staff take excellent care of my son. I was extremely nervous leaving my 5 month old with her in the beginning (like any parent would be) but Antonia was always available by text or call and would update me with pictures throughout the day to ease my mind. Antonia loves to cook so my son gets to enjoy a home cooked meal everyday. Also, he has some food allergies and Antonia has always been accommodating. He loves seeing his friends and playing with all of the toys. Antonia truly does love each child. She is attentive and caring and I definitely feel safe leaving my son with her. I can go on an on... but the bottom line is I highly recommend Happy Faces Daycare for every child. Your child will grow, learn, and play in a happy, loving, and safe environment. I guarantee you will love this daycare as much as my son and I do! read more

One of the best environments for fun and learning i have ever seen. This daycare provider is so hands on and aware of the all the children's needs. I feel safe and comfortable leaving my 1 and 3 year old babies here with her. She is like family ;). read more

Tania and her helpers are so nice and caring. My daughter started the daycare when she was 8 months old and they treat her so well. She is a hard sleeper and hard eater. She wouldn't sleep in a crib at home so we co-sleep. Tania was able to train her to sleep in the crib. My daughter would fall asleep within minutes when she is at daycare and takes 2 naps for 3 hours total everyday. Tania provides the food and cooks all the food herself. She loves her kids and she all the kids love her. My daughter enjoys being around her friends and teachers and I would definitely recommend this daycare. The price is really affordable as well. read more

My son has been with Tania and her helpers since he was 9 month old. She's flexible with schedule, provides great activities, and has excellent pricing. All of the food is homemade and included in her pricing. My son has thrived since being at this loving daycare. He knows his colors, numbers, animals, and letters at 2 years old. As a working mom I feel very confident that my son is learning in a very safe and clean environment. read more

I chose Happy Faces when I had to go back to work when my son was 3 months old. It was so difficult to find someone I trusted. As a new mom I was so worried. As soon as I met Antonia I knew I had found the right place. She's so caring, patient, and is so great with my son. She treats all her kids like they were her own. The atmosphere is great, and the food is awesome! Everything is hand made, fresh, and healthy! Fast forward 4 yrs and we have just transitioned out to preschool. But I wish my son could stay with Tonia forever! I think this transition was harder for me because I know we were spoiled at Happy Faces. Tonia truly became part of my family, and we miss her, but we received a forever friend. read more

I would give Antonia extra stars if I could! My youngest son is almost 4 and decided it was time for him to start preschool. It was bittersweet leaving as she has been a part of my children's lives for the past five years. My oldest son started going to Antonia when he was 2 and my youngest started when he was only 3 months old. She genuinely loves all the children and provides excellent care. I felt comfortable leaving my kids with her knowing they were in good hands. She makes delicious home cooked meals for them everyday, keeps them busy with activities, and I loved that my kids learned Spanish! She is kind, thoughtful, nurturing and fun. Not too long ago, my son and I were both at home sick and she came by with home made soup for us. I mean, who does that? You will not find a better daycare provider out there. She is incredible! read more

Happy faces day care deserves more than five stars. It is the best daycare I could ever imagine there could be. I took my son there when he was 6 months old and keep him there till he was almost 5 years old. My son was the happiest kid ever at happy faces. Tania and her helpers were amazing with all the kids there. They were like family to all the kids. My son was very bummed he had to leave Tania, but it was time for him to move on. Once in a while I take my son to see Tania and the kids because he misses them. Very amazing day care I really recommend it to anyone. Thanks Tania for everything! read more

This place is amazing! My daughter attended this child care for 3 years and I absolutely love it. As a parent it is really important to find the perfect people to care for your children. Antonia and her staff are wonderful and caring people. The staff cared for my daughter as if she was their own. The daycare has a safe and clean environment. It feels like home . Happy faces provides homemade meals for the kids, flexible hours, and the price is affordable. I am really happy for the experience my daughter and family got from this place. read more