I can't say enough good things about Building Blocks Daycare. Ms. Nina (owner) who runs the daycare…read moreat her home is basically the sweetest, most caring & reliable human I've ever met. She also is extremely good at running her business. She truly cares so much for the kids. It's like taking your kid to grandmas house...she treats them like that. Our son went here from 1.5 yo to 3.5 yo. I think all of us and parentheses me and my husband and my son were really sad to have to say goodbye but it came to a point where our son needed to go to a larger preschool. It was so sad...I think we just really knew that we were all going to miss each other, especially my son! Ms. Nina was so understanding and agreed that he was ready to move on but expressed how much she would miss him. It was such a safe place for all of us for those first few years with him and I feel so lucky that we found her especially because we have baby number two on the way. The preschool usually has I believe 6 to 10 children and I think there's a max of children under two years because by law they can only have a certain amount of younger babies. Ms. Nina makes them lunch every day which is fantastic. All the kids are so happy there. All the parents loved it too it's just a really simple set up. You pick up and drop off at her house and there are no weird rules about needing to get them there by a certain time etc. there's basically just a daily timeframe 7-6pm and you drop-off and pick up whenever you can which was really important for us because our schedules are constantly changing. We really appreciated that flexibility! Ms. has her stuff together, she's extremely organized and really just embodies kind of the perfect person you'd want taking care & overseeing the care of your kid all day. There are generally at least two teachers there for the group of kids, I think sometimes there's up to three, including Ms. Nina. I could go on and on and on but honestly I didn't even wanna leave a review because I don't want people to go here and then there be no space for our second kid jk she's the best. I can honestly say I don't have one negative thing to say about this place. Highly recommend!!!!!! We still communicate with her all the time and need to FaceTime soon. We all miss her!

My daughter has been with Nina for the past year and I feel blessed every day that we found this…read moredaycare. My daughter is the most polite, well mannered and kind little girl that I know--and so much of this is from values that Nina and her caregivers have instilled in our child. Our daughter absolutely loves going and asks about Nina and her friends every day we have her at home because she genuinely misses them. The care is above and beyond any expectation I ever had. Nina will become family and that is exactly how she will treat your child, like her grandchild. Would send my child here 1,000x over! Thank you Nina!

If you are looking for the absolute BEST childcare provider you have found her! I found her on…read moreaccident when my son was 6 ( he is now almost 21) and it was no accident! Natalie gave the best care and attention to him and then my now 12 year old daughter from the time she was 8 weeks old. Natalie absolutely loves her daycare children and is absolutely the most caring and dependable provider I have ever had. We moved away a couple of years ago, but still keep in touch because she is THE BEST!

When we found Natalie my daughter was about ten months old and I was very nervous to send her to a…read moredaycare. Not only did Natalie exceed my expectations, my daughter loved every minute spent there! Fast forward and my daughter is now three, she still loves Ms.Natalie and all of the friends she has made.

The best there is in San Clemente…read more Both of my kids attend school here and our experience has been nothing but amazing. My daughter transferred to this school when she was 3 and stayed thru the TK/Kinder program. She has come such a long way and is even reading and doing math! My son started when he was 6 months and the school really met them where they were at, especially when it comes to sleep schedules and big transitions/development (e.g.- one nap, teething, moving up rooms). Their curriculum is diverse and well rounded, the facilities and equipment are well taken care of and maintained, the events they have are so fun and thoughtful, the staff is kind and my kids seemed to trust and feel comfortable with everyone they encountered there, the admin team is so welcoming, supportive, and communicative...the list goes on! Overall, everyone at this school seems to lead with genuine care for the kids and their development. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for care in the San Clemente/Dana Point/San Juan Capistrano areas.

Highly recommend! My daughter absolutely loves coming here every day and is thriving. She's just…read morestarting Pre-K 3, and seeing her so happy while learning means everything to us

My daughter has been here since she was 2.5 and will graduate from TK this year at 5 years old. My…read moreson will start at 24 months. I love everyone and everything about GRATITUDE. Expect kindness, community, and friendships from the staff and expect your child to grow and learn in more ways that you think. I love this school!

We love this school! From the initial call, tour, to the first day of school, the director and…read morestaff have been incredibly sweet, professional, and very caring. Also love the curriculum. It's play based but really cool ways to learn. It's very hands on, and I love it. Our three year old loves his teacher, Ms. Canepa . She is so attentive, always says hello to my son as soon as he walks in the classroom , and truly cares for him. She is also very attentive and creates such fun learning activities! What we really love about the school is how it's outside play learning which works so well for my son. He enjoys outside time and it's so great that they do this for a good amount of time. I also love how they communicate via sending photos and videos through an app which makes it nice to see what my son is doing each day at school. It's a great school, and has been a good fit for our family.

San Clemente Preschool is such a special school. My son attended the summer program and absolutely…read moreloved it. The teachers and staff are incredibly loving and caring, and they put so much thought into making each week fun for the kids, with activities like petting zoos, water days, and so much more. He had the most wonderful teachers in his class, and I loved getting pictures and videos throughout the school day and being able to see how much fun he was having. It really is a special preschool and stands out for the love, care, and dedication they have for the children. We had such a wonderful experience and are so grateful for our time there!

We love San Clemente Preschool! The teachers are amazing. They are all so kind and patient, and you…read morecan tell they genuinely care about the kids. The Brightwheel app they use is such a game-changer. Getting updates and photos throughout the day makes drop-off so much easier and gives much peace of mind. We feel so fortunate to have found SCP... We truly couldn't ask for a better place for our daughter!

It is honestly so hard to put into words how grateful I am for this preschool and all of the…read morewonderful teachers here. Ulyana just graduated after four amazing years, and saying goodbye feels very emotional for us. When your child spends four years somewhere, it becomes so much more than just a preschool. It becomes part of their childhood and part of your family's life. I absolutely love the teachers. They have always been so kind, patient, caring, and loving with the children. I never had to worry when I left Ulyana in the morning because I knew she was in good hands and surrounded by people who truly cared about her. She was happy to come to school, she learned so much, made wonderful memories, and grew from a little girl into a confident, curious, school-ready kid. Looking back at these four years, I realize how lucky we were to find this place. So many of Ulyana's early childhood memories were made here, with teachers who encouraged her, comforted her, celebrated her little accomplishments, and helped her grow every step of the way. To all of the teachers and staff -- thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving and caring for my girl all these years. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, all the hugs, smiles, celebrations, and everyday little things that meant so much. We are leaving with a very happy child, countless beautiful memories, and a very grateful mom. Four amazing years that we will never forget. We will miss you all so much!

we absolutely love Nobis. My son has been going here for a year. He is a new little person, his…read moreacademic development sky rocketed & we are so thankful for that. His Preschool teachers Ms. Steffi & Ms. Adriana are the sweetest. THANK YOU NOBIS.

We've been waiting a couple of years to leave this review, now that our son has graduated from this…read morepreschool. Marina View Preschool has been a home away from home for our son, who was there for 2.5 years. In his time there, he flourished not only academically but also in his social-emotional skills. Our son made deep connections with his teachers and classmates. The school runs a tight ship in their policies and practices which ensures the school is properly staffed and the children are safe and properly attended to. We toured many different schools in the area and Marina View stood out for the location/safety of the campus, their open door policy and how happy the children looked when we visited! Our son loved his experience there and misses it so much! It was a school where he felt accepted and safe to be himself. The school has cool events and activities throughout the year. It's just the BEST! We are looking forward to bringing our newborn when the time comes. Thank you Marina View for your wonderful, nurturing and loving staff and for always providing a safe environment for the children to learn, be themselves and have fun!

The teachers and staff are wonderful. My daughter enjoyed her time here. The only reason we left…read morewas because we moved out of the area. They also offer Webby dance and gymnastics, which was amazing

Last summer, we decided to enroll our daughter at the Lobo YMCA. We are very pleased with this…read morechoice! She has had a very positive experience. She is monitored and assisted as she socializes which, as an only child, she struggles with a bit. The staff are all so kind and keep encouraging her. This has really helped her gain and maintain friendships throughout this year. We feel she is blossoming in this caring environment headed by Miss Stacey. We highly recommend Lobo YMCA.

From the owner: YMCA child care provides opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive as they make their…read moreway from K-8th grade in a before school and after school setting. We provide daily physical and educational activities like sports & recreation, homework and distance learning support (to assist students in meeting their teacher-assigned requirements) and arts, science, math, and technology that allow students to engage in programs often underfunded in public schools; all while socializing with friends in a safe and healthy environment.License#: 304270063

LTMA has been an amazing experience for our family. My daughter joined the infant room with Ms…read more Faye and Ms. Liliana at 11 months. I was a little worried about how she would adjust since she'd been home with me the entire time but they cared for her so well and now at almost 17 months she's comfortable to the extent I usually have to convince her to come home and that we'll be back the next day. Within the first month, she adjusted pretty well, learnt how to nap independently, started walking, became comfortable around other people, and now her language is expanding and she is learning new words every day. She can eat independently too with hands and even with a spoon and fork. I'm really impressed with her growth. I appreciate their curriculum, they are structured, they have art, playtime both inside and outside, and a fun summer program keeping the kids engaged and experiencing new things. All the teachers are so kind, warm and caring and you can see it in the faces of the other children. This was actually our decision point to bring our child here, when we did the tour the kids were so happy and just being kids playing. This sealed the deal for us. Thank you Ms. Lily for running this place the way you do and creating a loving and nurturing environment for our children.

Our son started at LTM when he was 6 months old. He's been there for a year and has enjoyed every…read moreaspect of the school. The teachers are patient and kind and Miss Lily plans tons of activities each week. Our son has blossomed just by engaging in peer-to-peer programs. They are great about providing daily feedback on food, mood, and any challenges. Also, the schools hours are so accommodating for our dual-working parent household. He's transitioned to the next room so smoothly: ie. Group lunch and naps. The playground and garden are some of his favorite places to frequent. Even their holiday programs are so wonderful. It's a great community of teachers and families. We feel so lucky to be a part of the LTM family!